Hydrogen-iron flow batteries: How Elestor’s tech works
Elestor claims its hydrogen-iron flow battery delivers 75%+ round-trip efficiency, a 20-25 year lifespan, and 15€/kWh capex for long-duration storage.
UK July Roundup: Engie commissions 100MW, Fidra and Masdar FIDs, Eku buys big, consents for Aura, Starlight
July was a busy month for large-scale battery storage activity in the UK, with Engie commissioning a system, Masdar and Fidra hitting financial close on projects, Eku Energy buying one, project consents for Aura Power and Starlight Energy, and more.
Prosalia and EDP hybridise solar PV/wind projects with batteries in Portugal, Spain
IPP Prosalia has commissioned a 15MW/60MWh battery storage system at a solar PV plant in Portugal, while power group EDP has added one to a hybrid wind and solar project in Spain.
European Commission approves scheme to support 370MWh of battery storage in Slovenia
The European Commission (EC) has approved a financial support scheme to accelerate the deployment of battery storage technologies in Slovenia.
VIDEO: Rept Battero’s overseas team on navigating the evolving landscape and requirements for Chinese OEMs
How do Chinese OEMs respond to evolving customer requirements and new risks that come with business outside their home market? We sat down with executives from Rept Battero at Intersolar in June to discuss.
Axpo and Zelestra agree 207MW Italy BESS toll, second in July for IPP
Power firm Axpo and IPP Zelestra have entered into a long-term toll for a BESS project in northern Italy, Zelestra’s second deal in July.
‘Tremendously important market for storage’: US BESS integrator FlexGen on its start of European operations
ESN Premium speaks with Jason Abiecunas and Mike Wallace of FlexGen, one of a growing number of US BESS companies establishing operations in Europe.
RWE building 470MWh BESS in Germany; Kallista enlists Envision for 386MWh in France
RWE has launched construction on a 236MW/470MWh BESS in Germany, while IPP Kallista has done the same on a 193MW/386MWh system in France, supplied by Envision Energy.
Slovakian battery and BESS manufacturer InoBat eyes SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing
European battery manufacturer and energy storage system integrator InoBat plans to get a Nasdaq listing through a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
Europe ROUNDUP: Grenergy, MaxSolar with Saft, and Amarenco progress BESS projects in Spain, Germany, and France
In this news roundup, Grenergy, MaxSolar and Saft, and Amarenco have made significant advancements on BESS projects in Spain, Germany, and France.
