Dubai is eagerly preparing to host the highly anticipated return of the prestigious Energy Storage Forum this year, strategically organized in anticipation of the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) scheduled for November. From May 23 to May 25, 2023, the Energy Storage Forum’s 2023 edition will take place at the Sofitel […]
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Report Identifies Bottlenecks That Keep Energy Storage Projects From Being Built – EQ Mag
Most energy storage projects are not built because of interconnection bottlenecks, according to a new report. The report, The Interconnection Bottleneck Why Most Energy Storage Projects Never Get Built, was prepared by the Applied Economics Clinic on behalf of Clean Energy Group and found that local interconnection processes have not kept up with rising interest […]
Northvolt completes construction of Poland ESS factory – EQ Mag
Swedish battery manufacturer, Northvolt has completed the construction of Northvolt Dwa in Gdańsk, Poland — Europe’s largest factory for energy storage solutions. Sharing the video of the completed factory on social media, Northvolt confirmed that the production is scheduled to begin by the end of the year, which will coincide with the official opening of […]
Five Smart Takes on Battery Energy Storage Systems – EQ Mag
Omdia did a deep dive into the battery energy storage system (BESS) industry and came back with insights about new battery chemistries, manufacturers and their challenges, the state of the global market, and more. Here are five takeaways. The demand for renewable energy resources has increased significantly as the world transitions towards a more sustainable […]
The Role of Batteries in Grid-Scale Energy Storage – EQ Mag
As the world shifts towards greener energy production, there is a growing need for grid-level energy storage systems to balance power generation and consumption. One solution to this challenge is using batteries in grid-scale energy storage systems. In this article, we will explore the role of batteries in grid-scale energy storage and their potential applications […]
Could Underground Gravity Energy Storage Offer a Solution to Future Energy Storage Needs? – EQ Mag
As part of the energy transition and the move to renewables, an international team of researchers has recently proposed a new technology – Underground Gravity Energy Storage (UGES) – which can store and discharge electricity. Meeting the Surging Demand for Energy At present, solar and wind power are considered to be the front runners in […]
Tackling the heating crisis: Circular design and the future of home energy storage – EQ Mag
As the environmental and financial costs of gas and oil boilers escalate, electric heat pumps have emerged as a promising eco-friendly heating solution – but they only go so far We must integrate heat pumps with renewable energy sources and energy storage technology, creating a smart, adaptable and sustainable home energy system. This shift hinges […]
Largest UK battery energy storage facility comes online – EQ Mag
The $15.7m facility will use Tesla lithium-ion batteries and double TagEnergy’s storage capacity. TagEnergy and Harmony Energy have completed construction on the UK’s largest battery storage facility with a capacity of 99MWh. The $38m (£30m) development has a throughput of 49.5MW and lies near Luton, in the southeast of the UK. International bank Santander UK […]
What Are the Most Promising Energy Storage Technologies? – EQ Mag
Efficient energy storage technology is needed to overcome fluctuations in renewable energy supply and decrease our reliance on fossil fuels. Here are some of the most promising technologies in the industry today. As the world moves towards a more renewable and decentralised energy system, energy storage is becoming increasingly important. Energy storage technologies allow us […]
Top five energy storage projects in Australia – EQ Mag
Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 20,844,063.7kW by the end of 2021 and is forecasted to grow to 353,879,813.4kW by 2030. Australia had 1,222,350.1kW of capacity in 2021 and this is expected to rise to 22,075,639.8kW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in Australia, according […]