North America
US DOE grants provisional $305M loan to thermal energy storage firm Nostromo
The DOE backs Nostromo Energy's $305M Project IceBrick, a thermal energy storage VPP to add 170MW/450MWh capacity in California.
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Energy Storage
Tennet Allocates Two-Thirds of TDTR Contracts to Battery Storage in the Netherlands
Tennet allocates two-thirds of TDTR contracts to battery storage in the Netherlands, enabling 6 GW of developments despite grid challenges.
Energy Storage
Surge in AI is driving electricity demand
Addressing AI's energy demands through Long Duration Energy Storage: CAES enables sustainable, efficient computing infrastructure.
Oil & Gas
UK Businesses Receive £420M Energy Bill Relief, Sparking Debate
UK Businesses Receive £420M Energy Bill Relief, Sparking Debate Over Worker Rights and Energy Sector Profits
LDES
TES and CAES are challenging battery storage
According to new analysis thermal and compressed air technology are already cheaper energy storage solutions than battery storage.
North America
Trump to Declare 'National Energy Emergency' to Expand Fossil Fuels and Energy Projects
Trump declares a national energy emergency to boost fossil fuels, streamline energy projects, and prioritize U.S. energy independence.
Europe
Spain’s rooftop PV installations reach 1.18 GW in 2024
Spain's PV association UNEF reports 674 MW of industrial PV, 207 MW of commercial, and 275 MW of residential solar installed in 2024.
North America
Ontario launches rebate program to support rooftop solar, heat pumps, and battery storage
Ontario introduces rebates for rooftop solar, heat pumps, and battery storage, covering up to 30% of upgrade costs.
LDES
Report Urges Action on LDES for UK Government
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee unveiled a pivotal report on March 13, urging the UK government to take decisive action.
LDES
SSE to convert power station to pumped hydro
SSE plans to convert Scotland's Sloy hydro plant into pumped hydro storage, offering up to 25GWh of flexible, long-duration energy capacity
North America
Peak Energy launches sodium-ion engineering centre in Colorado
Peak Energy opens a sodium-ion battery centre in Colorado, advancing US supply chain plans and aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2040.
LDES
IHA Urges the need for Cap & Floor for LDES
Malcolm Turnbull urges UK to adopt cap-and-floor for energy storage, citing nearly 7GW in ready projects to aid decarbonisation and energy.