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🔎 Pipeline of UK energy storage projects grows by two-thirds over last 12 months. | #KeepInTouch The pipeline of energy storage projects which are operational, under construction, consented or being planned has increased by more than two-thirds over the last year in terms of capacity. This mean it has increased in a 68,6% from last year (from 50.3GW a to 84.8GW). 📈 ⏺ On the Operational battery storage side, capacity has grown to 3.5GW, and the capacity of projects under construction has reached 3.8GW. A further 24.5GW has been consented, 27.4GW has been submitted in the planning system and 25.7GW is at an early stage of development but yet to be submitted. 📊 ⏺ England has 60% of the overall pipeline of UK projects (50,763MW), including the highest capacity of fully commissioned battery storage projects (2,872MW), followed by Scotland which has the second largest pipeline at 29,506MW. ⏺ There has been a shift towards larger projects, with the average size of those being submitted into the planning system this year increasing to 80MW. To put this into context, a 50MW battery can fully charge 2,000 electric vehicles. 🔋 This growth has been achieved extremely rapidly – just over a decade ago the average project size was just 2MW, and by 2021 it had grown to 54MW. 🔛 Source: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News

Origin Energy is taking a significant step towards enhancing energy storage in Australia with a new 500 MW/2,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) planned near Kogan, Queensland. 🔋 Key Highlights: - Project Scale: A massive 500 MW/2,000 MWh BESS to be installed next to Origin Energy's 630 MW Darling Downs power station, the largest combined cycle gas-fired power plant in Australia. - Strategic Location: The system will be connected to the grid via a 275 kV transmission line to the Braemar substation, ensuring efficient energy distribution. - Advanced Technology: The BESS will utilize lithium-ion technology, offering up to four hours of storage capacity with flexible dispatch durations. - Regulatory Milestone: Origin Energy has secured approval from the Western Downs Regional Council and submitted an environmental report to the federal government. This project underscores Origin Energy’s commitment to integrating renewable energy solutions and enhancing grid stability. It’s a significant move towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future. Origin Energy unveils plans for 2 GWh battery in Australia: https://lnkd.in/duU5enV8 #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency

There are currently a total of 92 big battery projects implemented, in-the-works, or proposed in Australia today. That's not including any smaller battery projects (<10MW), which are also in the works across the nation. And now, we have the first publicly owned big battery, with the 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla Battery commencing commercial operations. This is a huge milestone for the renewables industry and is the result of a lot of blood, sweat, and tears from all those involved. I am currently working with a great OEM on finding an O&M manager to join their team and help establish O&M functions to run BESS sites just like these. We have constant discussions around the requirements and responsibilities that tasks like this often entail, and just how important it is to find people who could be considered subject matter experts. Yet, as many would know, Australia is still catching up with the rest of the world when it comes to our talent market. There are too few engineers, and too few are also renewable-focused. Yet there are solutions out there and seeing accomplishments like this always demonstrates that no matter the challenges, it's a bright future for Australia's renewable market.

🎉 Congrats For SMS ENERGY Winning the bid for a Grid Forming Energy Storage project🎊 🌏 Site: Tibet, China 🌈 Altitude: Will be the highest BESS project in the World ☀Capacity: 100MW/400MWh As a member of the consortium, SMS ENERGY and HYDROCHINA HUADONG ENGINEERING CORPORATION have won the bidding for the 100MW/400MWh independent grid forming energy storage project in Dagapu, Kaito Saini District, Tibet, which is the world's highest elevation and the largest capacity of grid forming energy storage project in Tibet, and the first independent grid forming energy storage power plant in Tibet. Meanwhile, as an important energy project on the Tibetan plateau, this project is of great significance in promoting the research and development of wind turbines in ultra-high-altitude areas, improving the regional energy structure, securing power supply and promoting economic and social development. Through continuous scientific and technological innovation, SMS Energy's grid forming energy storage technology improves the overload capacity through PCS and builds a voltage source to support the stable operation of the power grid, which can play the roles of fast frequency and voltage regulation, increase the inertia and short-circuit capacity support, and inhibit the role of wide-frequency oscillations to enhance the stability of the power system. SMS Energy's winning the bid is not only a confirmation of its technical strength and project management ability, but also will help promote the development of renewable energy in the region. In the Tibet Autonomous Region, the first region in China to mention the strong distribution and grid forming energy storage, SMS Energy will continue to lead this popular track of energy storage.

🌟 Exciting News for Renewable Energy in the UK! 🌟 SSE Renewables has commenced construction on a major 150MW/300MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire. This transformative project is set on the historic site of a former coal-fired power station, marking a significant shift towards sustainable energy solutions. 🚀 🔋 Key Details: Location: Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire Capacity: 150MW/300MWh, providing two hours of flexible energy storage Completion Date: End of 2024 Contractors: OCU Services Ltd and Sungrow Power UK Ltd This innovative BESS will provide 300MWh of flexible capacity to the UK’s national grid, crucial for managing energy demand peaks and supporting the transition to a net zero future. 🌍 Richard Cave-Bigley, Director of Solar and Battery at SSE Renewables, highlighted the significance of the project, noting its evolution from a coal site to a cutting-edge battery storage facility. 🌱 This project is part of SSE Renewables' broader initiative, which includes 1.2GW of solar and battery projects across the UK and Ireland and a massive investment plan of up to £40 billion in low carbon technology by 2031/32. This initiative will also create 1,000 new green jobs annually. 🌐 This development is a remarkable example of how former fossil fuel sites can be repurposed for clean energy, underscoring the potential for significant strides towards sustainability. 💡 Read more below & stay tuned for more updates and insights into the renewable energy revolution! 🍃⚡️ #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #BatteryStorage #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #EnergyTransition #SSE

Scottish Government statistics have revealed that renewable energy technologies generated the equivalent of 113% of Scotland’s overall electricity consumption in 2022. This marks the highest recorded figures to date and a 26% increase year on year. Responding, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “These record-breaking figures are a major milestone on Scotland’s journey to net-zero, clearly demonstrating the enormous potential of our world-class renewable energy resources. "We know that increasing clean energy generation leads to significant benefits for our economy with Scotland's renewable energy industry and supply chain already supporting more than 42,000 jobs and an economic output of over £10.1 billion.

Panama's Renewable Energy Auction with Battery Storage Integration is set to take place during 2024. The release of the tender documents for the public bidding process is scheduled for February 2024, with the actual bidding set to take place in the second quarter of 2024. In a landmark move towards sustainable energy practices, the National Energy Secretariat of Panama has issued resolution commending the Transmission Company, S.A., the elaboration of tender documents for the long-term procurement of energy, power, and associated services of 500 megawatts exclusively to be awarded to renewable energy projects. This initiative represents Panama's first exclusive long-term auction for renewable energies in the last decade. Notably, it is also the first of its kind in the Central American region to incorporate battery storage systems, providing enhanced flexibility to the National Electric System. The 500 MW to be auctioned will require an investment of approximately up to $400 million dollars.   The auction not only signifies a paradigm shift in Panama's energy landscape but also sets an inspiring precedent for the Central American region. As countries around the world strive to meet ambitious renewable energy targets, Panama's commitment to including battery storage in its auction is a testament to its dedication to adopting cutting-edge technologies for a sustainable and resilient energy future.

🔎 Great expectations for the 500 MW tender exclusively for renewable energy in Panama. | #KeepInTouch Panama takes another step forward in its Energy Transition Agenda with the recent announcement of an exclusive tender for renewable energy, with a total capacity of 500 MW. This initiative promises to guarantee the long-term supply of electricity to users served by the electricity distribution companies, through new or existing renewable energy plants. ♻ ➡ It is expected to be carried out by the end of this year through the resolution National Energy Secretariat (SNE) that urges Empresa de Transmisión Eléctrica S.A. (ETESA) to prepare the bidding documents for the long-term purchase of power, energy and firm power with associated energy. 🔌 ➡ A key differential of this process is the flexible contracting scheme that allows bidding for energy only, energy only or both, depending on the preference of the participants. Together with the inclusion of batteries as an additional resource, this is intended to encourage more bids and promote the diversification of renewable sources. 🔋 ➡ The resolution also establishes limits for the participation of existing renewable power plants, allocating up to a maximum of 40% for the power line and up to a maximum of 65% for the power and firm power with associated power lines. 🧾 ➡ The public bidding is scheduled for the first four months of 2024, and a significant participation of bidders is expected, which could generate competitive prices. It is crucial to note that the technical-economic evaluation will consider several virtual bid prices, considering the predominant seasons in Panama (dry and rainy seasons) to determine the benefits in contracting volume. 📊 It is established that the contracted companies will start supply on September 1, 2026 for existing renewable power plants and until January 1, 2029 for new renewables. Therefore, it will be urgent to be agile in the construction of the new projects awarded, in the search for a more sustainable energy matrix. 🔜 Source: Energía Estratégica What do you think about it? Sergio López García Vicente G.

Europe’s energy watchdog, ACER, has issued a critical review of the continent’s grid operators, highlighting their lack of preparedness for the surge in renewable energy. The report warns that without adjustments, Europe’s electricity grid may struggle to support the shift towards electrification. This could potentially lead to increased energy costs and hinder progress towards climate objectives. ACER's assessment reveals significant shortcomings in the operators' plans, particularly in forecasting the rapid growth of renewable technologies and the absence of strategies for accommodating high levels of renewable energy in the future. The report also notes a failure to acknowledge current trends in renewable energy, such as battery storage, which has surpassed previous estimations. Moreover, poor stakeholder communication has resulted in a lack of transparency in the grid operators' approach.

Our project is an opportunity for the State to support community-scale energy projects that will help Queensland meet its renewable energy targets, will realise savings for Ergon Energy, and will give local communities affordable reliable power. That’s Josh Paterson talking, CEO of Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation. Assisted by a federal government scoping study, Wujal Wujal moved their 40-year vision for a hydroelectric asset into a solid business case in 2022. Coupled with a solar/battery microgrid, they now have a plan to keep the power on, reduce electricity costs, create local jobs, and build economic empowerment. In early 2023 however, the Queensland government rejected their renewable energy proposal because the project offered no pathway for ownership by state-owned utility Energy Queensland. The Queensland government then legislated in October 2023 that the majority of renewable generation assets in the State must have public ownership, with no identified plans for sharing asset ownership with community proponents. “This remains the critical barrier to the development of our renewable energy project, with no pathway for grid connection or regulatory approvals,” says Josh. "The government needs to rethink their definition of public ownership. The prioritisation of publicly owned assets must include community owned assets. “The Queensland government must reassess this crucial barrier to realising a just and resilient energy transition.” You can read more about their plans posted in the comments, and watch the little film produced by the community with Adam Fish of UNSW.