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1 week ago | 
pv-magazine.com | Matthew Lynas
Great Britain’s grid connection queue will be overhauled in a move the UK government claims could unlock GBP 40 billion in cleantech investment. UK energy regulator Ofgem told pv magazine 65 GW of solar projects are expected to secure a firm connection offer under the reformed queue system. The connections queue for Great Britain's grid has grown tenfold over the past five years and stands as a significant barrier to solar, wind and energy storage deployment.
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1 week ago | 
ess-news.com | Jonathan Gifford |Marija Maisch |Uma Gupta |Matthew Lynas
In the face of a fiercely competitive international solar marketplace, India’s PV manufacturers have been a notable success story this decade. However, lithium-ion battery production in the country remains nascent – despite growing demand, the robust advocacy of industry champions, and the country’s supportive “Make in India” policy settings.
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1 week ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Vincent Shaw |Matthew Lynas
Swedish Frequency Regulation Project: Paving the Way in the Nordic MarketIn May 2024, HyperStrong kicked off its first project in Sweden—a grid-side frequency regulation energy storage system in Stockholm. Despite the complexity of coordinating multiple stakeholders, the project was efficiently executed through a unified communication platform and clearly defined responsibilities. The system was successfully accepted in March 2025.
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1 week ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Emiliano Bellini |Vincent Shaw |Matthew Lynas
France-based product and process engineering solutions provider Segula Technologies has developed a compressed air energy storage (CAES) system for residential applications.
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2 weeks ago | 
ess-news.com | Matthew Lynas
China’s electrochemical energy storage industry saw explosive growth in 2024, with total installed capacity more than doubling year-on-year, according to a report released by the China Electricity Council (CEC) on March 29. The “2024 Statistical Report on Electrochemical Energy Storage Power Stations” highlights rapid expansion, larger project sizes, and continued improvements in operational efficiency and safety as key trends for the year.
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3 weeks ago | 
ess-news.com | Max Hall |Phoebe Skok |Matthew Lynas |Marija Maisch
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for utility-scale energy storage systems (ESS). Though ESS can serve as valuable sources of back-up power that boost grid reliability, their technological complexity is opening new doors for cyberthreats. A recent webinar hosted by the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) and the Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership discussed the key security risks faced by ESS and outlined some best practices.
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3 weeks ago | 
pv-magazine.com | Matthew Lynas
From ESS NewsGilkes Energy has secured planning consent for a 1.8 GW/40 GWh pumped hydro energy storage project, the largest of its kind to date in the United Kingdom. The Earba Pumped Storage Hydro project is located at Loch Earba in the Scottish Highlands, around 200 km north of Glasgow on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. The proposed development would operate by transferring water between Loch Earba and an upper reservoir, Loch Leamhain.
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3 weeks ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Lior Kahana |Matthew Lynas |Patrick Jowett
U.S. manufacturer Ecoflow has released a new 286 Wh power station for outdoor use. Dubbed River 3 Plus, the portable battery can be expanded with either a 286 Wh module for a total capacity of 572 Wh or a 572 Wh module for a total capacity of 858 Wh. A version that includes wireless charging via an integrated 5,000 mAh power bank, called River 3 Plus (Wireless), will be available in May.
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3 weeks ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Patrick Jowett |Matthew Lynas |Ryan Kennedy
Czechia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) has added CZK 1 billion to its interest-free loan program for businesses installing solar. The program, launched in June 2024, offers interest-free loans ranging from CZK 500,000 to CZK 3 million for companies of all sizes. It supports solar plants up to 50 kW on commercial buildings, warehouses, garages, and carports. Battery storage systems are also eligible.
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3 weeks ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Marija has years |Matthew Lynas |Patrick Jowett
Battery energy storage project announcements in Chile are coming thick and fast as renewables stakeholders seek to ensure a smoother generation profile and secure higher returns. According to a recent analysis from Aurora Energy Research, however, there are stark discrepancies in battery returns throughout the country. In northern regions, battery storage projects remain consistently profitable throughout 2026–2060, according to the global power market analytics provider.
