Fluence Acquires Advanced Microgrid Solutions’ AI-Driven Software and Digital Intelligence Platform for Renewables and Energy Storage Updated On Sat, Oct 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, today announced it has acquired the digital intelligence platform of AMS, the leading provider of A.I.-enabled optimized bidding software for utility-scale storage and generation assets. The combination of the two companies’ technologies will help utilities, developers, and commercial and industrial customers optimize energy storage and flexible assets to deliver […] Read more
TransAlta Announces Commercial Operation of Alberta’s First Utility Scale Battery Storage Project Updated On Fri, Oct 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy TransAlta Renewables has announced that its 10 MW WindCharger battery storage project (WindCharger) began commercial operation on October 15, 2020. WindCharger is Alberta’s first utility-scale, lithium-ion energy storage project and utilizes Tesla Megapack technology. It has a nameplate capacity of 10 MW and total storage capacity of 20 MWh. This technology can be fully charged in approximately two hours […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson Wins Solar Plus Battery Storage Contract Updated On Fri, Oct 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson has announced that its HES division has signed an EPC contract to construct a solar plus battery storage hybrid power plant in Niger. Sterling and Wilson, one of the leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies in India, has announced that its Hybrid & Energy Storage division (HES) has signed an EPC […] Read more
Eos Energy Storage Expands Battery Deployments in Nigeria Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Eos Energy Storage LLC (“Eos”), a leading manufacturer of safe, low-cost and long-duration zinc battery storage systems, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Nayo Tropical Technology Ltd. (“Nayo”), a leading West African mini-grid engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”) company. Eos will deploy additional units of its signature Aurora EnergyBlock™ systems, rated at 125kW/500kWh, […] Read more
Andritz to Supply Equipment for Greenko’s 1200 MW Pumped Storage Project Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Andritz has received a contract from Greenko for the supply of electro-mechanical equipment for the 1200 MW Pinnapuram pumped storage plant in Andhra Pradesh. Australia-based international technology group Andritz has announced that it has received a contract from Greenko Energy Private Limited, an independent Indian power producer (IPP), for the supply of electro-mechanical equipment for […] Read more
Global Energy Storage Capacity to Reach 741 GWh by 2030: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Oct 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by Wood Mackenzie’s has estimated that the global energy storage capacity additions could grow to reach 741 GWh of cumulative capacity by 2030. A new report by research agency Wood Mackenzie’s has estimated that the global energy storage capacity additions could grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31 percent, […] Read more
Sungrow Celebrates Grid-Connection of China’s Largest Solar Plus Storage Project Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sungrow is celebrating the grid connection of China’s largest solar-plus-storage project teaming up with Huanghe Hydropower Development. Sungrow, a leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, is celebrating the grid connection of China’s largest solar-plus-storage project teaming up with Huanghe Hydropower Development. Comprising of a 2.2 GW PV park and a 202.86 MW/202.86 MWh energy storage […] Read more
EDF Renewables Signs Contract for Storage Expansion at Maverick 6 Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables has signed a storage contract for expansion to the previously announced 20-year solar PPA for the Maverick 6 project in California. EDF Renewables North America has announced the signing of a storage contract with CleanPowerSF as an expansion to the previously announced 20-year solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The 100 megawatts (MWac) Maverick […] Read more
Policy Incentives are Crucial for Energy Storage in India: IESA Updated On Wed, Sep 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has emphasised the importance of policy incentives, business leadership, skilled workforce, and inter-industry collaboration to make India self-reliant in the energy storage space. During a conference on the occasion of the 4th World Energy Storage Day on September 22, 2020, IESA also highlighted the huge employment opportunity presented by India’s […] Read more
