Tag Archives: BESS

Prosolia Energy Secures €380 Million in Senior Debt to Support Global Expansion of Renewable Energy Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Prosolia Energy has secured €380 million in senior debt financing to support the development and expansion of its global renewable energy pipeline, including photovoltaic, wind, and battery storage projects. The package comprises a €150 million multi-technology warehouse facility … Read the full press release

RWE Deepens Strategic Energy Partnership with ADNOC and Masdar to Strengthen Europe’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with ADNOC and Masdar during the German Chancellor’s state visit to the UAE, establishing a framework to explore long-term LNG supplies of up to 1 million tonnes per year for Germany … Read the full press release

Ørsted sells its European onshore wind, solar, and battery portfolio to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to refocus on offshore wind

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has agreed to sell its entire European onshore renewable energy business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for EUR 1.44 billion, with expected closing in Q2 2026 subject to regulatory approval, marking the completion of its previously announced divestment … Read the full press release

Iberdrola España Advances Energy Transition with Hybrid Solar and Battery Project at Alarcón

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola España has commissioned Spain’s first large-scale battery storage systems at Alarcón in Cuenca, integrating the Romeral and Olmedilla batteries with existing photovoltaic plants to enhance grid stability and renewable energy use. With a combined capacity of 120 … Read the full press release

DNV Supports USD 325 Million Financing for Major Battery and Solar Portfolio in Chile

(IN BRIEF) DNV acted as market consultant on a USD 325 million financing package for T Power, a renewable energy platform managed by Toesca, supporting the development of one of Chile’s largest battery energy storage systems alongside a broad solar … Read the full press release

Prosolia Energy Expands Spanish Renewable Platform With 229 MW Solar Portfolio Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Prosolia Energy has completed the acquisition of a 229 MW portfolio of five operational solar parks in Spain from EDP Renováveis, strengthening its renewable energy platform and advancing its international growth strategy. Located in Andalucía and Castilla y … Read the full press release

ABB strengthens global renewable capabilities with addition of Gamesa Electric expertise and 46 GW of serviceable wind converter capacity

(IN BRIEF) ABB has completed its acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business from Siemens Gamesa, expanding its renewable energy portfolio at a time of accelerating global demand for solar, wind, and storage technologies. The deal brings approximately 400 employees, … Read the full press release

METLEN Secures Funding to Build 60 MW of Solar Power Capacity Across Sardegna and Piemonte in Italy

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has secured €65 million in financing to build two large-scale solar parks — Porto Torres in Sardegna and Casale Monferrato in Piemonte — totaling 60 MW of capacity. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, the … Read the full press release

METLEN and Karatzis Group Launch 330MW / 790MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Thessaly, Strengthening Greece’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) METLEN and Karatzis Group have announced a strategic joint venture to develop a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thessaly, Greece, with a capacity of 330 MW / 790 MWh. The €170 million project, scheduled for completion … Read the full press release

PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System from Volvo Energy delivers integration, safety, and flexible performance

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Energy has launched the PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System at its Customer Day in Gothenburg, presenting a new solution designed and built in Sweden to help customers optimize energy use, strengthen resilience, and accelerate electrification. The system … Read the full press release

Prime Capital grows sustainable infrastructure debt fund to €130m with EIF’s €30m commitment under InvestEU

(IN BRIEF) Prime Capital AG has expanded its Prime Sustainable Infrastructure Debt Fund (PSIDEF) to €130 million after securing a new €30 million commitment from the European Investment Fund under the InvestEU programme. The Article 9 fund focuses on financing … Read the full press release

National Grid connects UK’s largest battery at Tilbury substation, powering up to 680,000 homes

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has connected the UK’s largest battery storage system, the 300MW Thurrock Storage project developed by Statera Energy, to its transmission network at Tilbury substation in Essex. With 600MWh of capacity, the facility can power up to … Read the full press release

NIB and NORD/LB Finance Green Genius’ 182 MWp Solar Projects in Lithuania with Battery Storage Integration

(IN BRIEF) NIB and NORD/LB will provide up to EUR 64 million to finance two 91 MWp solar parks in Izabelinė and Lieponys, Lithuania, developed by Green Genius. Supported by the InvestEU programme, the projects include an 18 MW battery … Read the full press release

SGS and Chongqing Energy College unveil advanced AI-based automated thermal runaway testing system for battery energy storage safety

(IN BRIEF) SGS, in collaboration with Chongqing Energy College, has launched the world’s first AI-powered, fully automated thermal runaway testing system for energy storage batteries, aiming to improve fire safety in the growing BESS market. Installed at the Chongqing Renewable … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with Colombia’s ISA and Swedfund to Map Techno-Economic Pathways for Large-Scale Renewable Integration

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has teamed up with ISA Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P.—backed by Swedfund International—to conduct a detailed assessment of the technical and economic impacts of large-scale renewable energy integration in Colombia. The study will examine grid capacity, stability and … Read the full press release

METLEN and Copec EMOAC Partner to Deliver 450 GWh of Renewable Energy in Chile with Nighttime Storage Support

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has signed a 15-year agreement with Copec EMOAC to deliver 450 GWh of renewable electricity annually from four solar plants in Chile, beginning in Q2 2026. The deal includes energy delivery during nighttime hours, supported by 322 … Read the full press release

DNV to Provide Owner’s Engineering for AMEA Power’s 1 GW Benban Solar and 600 MWh Storage Project

(IN BRIEF) DNV will act as Owner’s Engineer on AMEA Power’s 1 GW Abydos 2 solar PV plant and 600 MWh battery storage system in Benban, Egypt. The project aims to produce 3,100 GWh of renewable power annually—sufficient for over … Read the full press release

GreenPowerMonitor Unveils Enhanced Energy Management Solutions to Support the Transition to Hybrid Energy Plants

(IN BRIEF) GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), now part of DNV, has introduced important advancements in its energy management solutions aimed at supporting the transition to hybrid energy plants and improving grid stability. These updates include the Hybrid Energy Management System (HEMS) and … Read the full press release

Lion Storage Secures Financing for One of Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Systems

(IN BRIEF) Lion Storage, a Dutch energy storage developer, has reached financial close on the Mufasa project, set to become one of Europe’s largest battery energy storage systems (BESS). With a storage capacity of 1,400MWh and a power capacity of … Read the full press release

Quinbrook Closes $722M Financing Deal for Supernode Battery Storage Project in Queensland

(IN BRIEF) Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has secured a $722 million AUD debt financing deal for Stages 1 and 2 of its Supernode battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Queensland, Australia. Deutsche Bank played a key role in arranging the … Read the full press release