while the world debates climate change, South America's new energy storage projects are already storing sunshine in batteries the size of soccer fields. From Chile's Atacama Desert to Brazil's hydroelectric heartland, the continent is rewriting the rules of renewable energy. [pdf]
A new report forecasts that Chile will lead the region in energy storage capacity, followed by Mexico and the Dominican Republic – driven by supportive regulatory frameworks and the growing adoption of hybrid energy projects. From ESS News [pdf]
Paris, January 10, 2023 – Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has been awarded a major contract by Meridian Energy to construct New Zealand’s first large-scale grid-connected BESS. [pdf]
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Brunei’s Vision 2035 plan prioritizes renewable energy integration, and Bandar Seri Begawan is leading the charge. Recent tax incentives for solar-plus-storage projects have sparked interest from companies like Tesla and Siemens. [pdf]
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Guyana's landmark Gas-to-Energy project reached a critical milestone with the arrival of a 30-MW backup battery energy storage system (BESS) at Georgetown's John Fernandes Wharf, according to OilNOW. [pdf]
The project is located in the Kom Ombo area of Aswan, Egypt, and was built as an expansion of an existing 500 MW PV power plant. The energy storage station has a capacity of 150 MW/300 MWh and consists of 72 battery containers, 36 PCS-integrated units, and an intelligent control system. [pdf]
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In a government notice, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution Company (ZETDC) announced its intention to install battery-storage systems at four sites across the country. Each unit will provide at least three hours of storage with a capacity of 600 megawatts during peak demand periods. [pdf]
Paris, January 10, 2023 – Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has been awarded a major contract by Meridian Energy to construct New Zealand’s first large-scale grid-connected BESS. [pdf]
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Nestled in one of Africa’s sunniest regions, this $1.2 billion project isn’t just another industrial zone—it’s a game-changer for renewable energy storage. By 2030, Mali plans to source 50% of its electricity from solar, but as we all know, the sun doesn’t shine 24/7. [pdf]
DTEK has launched the largest battery storage facility in eastern Europe to bolster Ukraine's energy system ahead of expected mass Russian attacks on infrastructure this winter, the Ukrainian energy giant announced on Sept. 10. [pdf]
Chile is exploring a variety of solutions to keep abreast of the changing energy demand landscape ranging from BESS to innovative projects using CO2. In March 2024, BESS Coya, the largest battery-based energy storage system in Latin America, started operations. [pdf]
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