Storage Watch · Day
2026-11-02
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Egypt's Energy Storage Battery Plan Relies on Chinese Development Banks and Manufacturers
Egypt plans to expand battery storage to 13.85 GWh by 2030, seeking $3 billion in investment with support from development banks. This expansion is critical for integrating 20.8 GW of new renewable capacity into the national grid.
Lithium battery energy storage plant to be installed in Maschwitz
The BESS Maschwitz 33 kV project has begun construction with a 40 MW nominal capacity and 200 MWh storage capacity. This deployment under the AlmaGBA program highlights the role of large-scale storage in enhancing grid stability and addressing peak demand challenges in the region.
Glenrowan Battery Ofsake Covers 102 MW Four
The agreement secures 10-year revenue support for a 102 MW battery project at Glenrowan, replacing the state-owned company’s prior solar-only arrangement. This marks a key step in Victoria’s storage market as projects navigate permitting, financing, and construction timelines.
Dependence on imported fuels drives battery storage in the Dominican Republic
The article details how the Dominican Republic is integrating battery storage to address high renewable penetration and fuel import dependence. This highlights the critical role of storage in enhancing grid stability for isolated island systems.
One in Three Photovoltaic Projects Filed in October Now Includes Batteries
Sondea data shows 34% of photovoltaic projects in Spain's October administrative filings include battery storage, tripling the count from the previous year. This trend highlights the increasing integration of storage into new solar project pipelines in the Spanish market.
VinEnergo Solar-BESS Powers 3 Factories: 39M kWh [2026]
VinEnergo has commissioned a solar-BESS system supplying 39 million kWh annually to three factories in Vietnam, including VinFast and battery plants. This project demonstrates the integration of on-site renewable generation and storage for high-power industrial manufacturing sites.
"Electric jerry can:" Arena backs Australian portable energy storage innovation that's not quite a plug
ARENA has granted $6.77 million to Clutch Industries to build a manufacturing line in Melbourne for its PowerNet portable battery system. This project supports local production of modular, semi-solid-state storage units designed for flexible residential and off-grid applications.
State utility backs "first hybridisation" with updated 10-year contract that adds battery storage to solar
The State Electricity Commission has updated its 10-year offtake agreement with Pacific Partnerships to include a 102 MW battery at the Glenrowan solar farm. This hybridization adds significant storage capacity to the public utility's portfolio, supporting reliable renewable electricity supply across Victoria.