The challenges of procuring long-term energy storage in European markets
Industry experts discussed the varying approaches in Europe to procuring energy storage via long-term support schemes on Day One of Solar Media’s Energy Storage Summit 2025 in London, which kicked off today (18 February).
Tesla and Zelestra sign PPA for 57MW of Spanish solar power
Zelestra has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla to sell 57MW of solar capacity.
Former coal mine sites in US Appalachians region to get battery storage, community solar
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Sun Tribe and ENGIE will deploy a solar and battery storage portfolio at former coal mine sites in the Appalachians, US.
IRA domestic content bonus uncertain under Trump government – CEA
A report from CEA says that the impact of the new Republican administration on the provisions under the IRA remains “uncertain”.
Origami Solar starts US steel frame production days after 25% metal tariff announced
The announcement comes just days after the Trump administration announced plans for a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports.
Huasun inks 3GW HJT module deal for Hongyang Group integrated energy project
Huasun has signed a deal to supply more than 3GW of heterojunction technology (HJT) modules to projects owned by the Hongyang Group.
Spain adds 1.4GW of self-consumption PV in 2024
The commercial and industrial (C&I) segment represented the bulk of additions in 2024 with 1,085MW, while residential solar added 346MW.
US solar ‘dramatically underprepared’ for hail threat – VDE Americas
Damaging hailstorms can occur frequently across states like Texas and Illinois which have become major utility-scale solar markets.
Wärtsilä navigates the future of energy storage in the US, ‘paying attention, waiting for the dust to settle’
ESN Premium speaks with Wärtsilä’s director of strategic market development, Adam Atkinson-Lewis on the company’s battery energy storage technology, its domestic content strategy and the future of energy storage in the US.
Li-Cycle sees 25% increase in recycled battery storage material
North American lithium-ion battery recycling specialist Li-Cycle has seen a significant increase in battery energy storage system (BESS) materials in its feedstock.