Energy storage news - June 4th, 2021

This week’s TOP 5 features news about another massive battery deployment plan in South Africa following the selection of Scatec in the RIMPPP, the opening of an innovative funding opportunity for long-duration storage demonstration projects in the UK, the unveiling of an ambitious solar hybrid project in Portugal by Endesa, the finalization of two grid-scale batteries in the Philippines and the 150 MW storage project announced by a major electricity provider in Australia.

1. Scatec is expected to develop up to 1140 MWh of battery storage capacity in South Africa following its selection as a preferred bidder in the Risk Mitigation Power Procurement Programme.

2. The British government funding program for long-duration energy storage technologies is now open for applications.

3. Endesa is planning to deploy a large solar hybrid facility in Portugal, including hydrogen electrolyzers as well as 100 MW of battery storage capacity.

4. Two large battery systems cumulating a total capacity of 60 MW were commissioned by Wärtsilä in the Philippines.

5. Queensland energy producer Stanwell has announced a big battery project to be developed on a coal-fired power station site.