Zelestra and Sungrow have partnered to deploy a 1 GWh battery storage system in Chile’s Tarapac region, combining it with a 220 MWdc solar plant to power 200,000 homes as part of the Aurora hybrid scheme. The project highlights Zelestra’s growing influence in Latin America’s renewable energy sector and aims to transform Chile’s energy grid.
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French renewables firm Qair has begun construction on two hybrid solar power plants in Chad, combining 15 MWp of solar generation with 4 MW/4 MWh battery storage each, potentially transforming energy access in a country where only 11% of the population has electricity. The project will create 300 construction jobs and 50 permanent roles while serving as a model for decentralized renewables in Africa.
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GreenPowerMonitor and Renewance have partnered to integrate energy system controls with battery lifecycle services, aiming to optimize Battery Energy Storage Systems across North America. Their collaboration combines real-time performance tracking with sustainability workflows, offering utilities a unified dashboard for managing battery use from daily operations to end-of-life decisions.
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ILI Group has secured approval for a 100 MW battery storage project near Broxburn, Scotland, marking a key step in the country’s push for grid flexibility and renewable energy integration. The project, part of a larger wave of storage approvals, highlights the growing role of battery systems in balancing supply and demand amid the energy transition.
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The European Commission awarded nearly 1 billion to 15 green hydrogen projects, with eight targeting the maritime sector to reduce shipping emissions. Winning projects will produce 2.2 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen over a decade, cutting CO emissions by 15 million tonnes.
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