Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Nordic Solar, FRV, First Gen, and others.
Nordic Solar Energises 9 MW Battery Storage Project in Sweden
Nordic Solar has energised a 9 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Sweden, expanding its footprint in the Nordic flexibility market. The project will provide grid balancing services, frequency regulation, and support for integrating variable renewable energy, particularly wind power. The battery installation strengthens Sweden’s growing energy storage capacity as the country accelerates its clean energy transition and increases renewable penetration. By delivering fast-response flexibility, the 9 MW BESS enhances grid stability and helps optimize electricity market participation. The commissioning highlights rising investment in standalone battery projects across Scandinavia, where demand for ancillary services and grid resilience solutions continues to grow alongside renewable energy expansion.
FRV Developing 1.2 GW / 5 GWh Battery Storage Portfolio in Spain
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) is advancing a major battery energy storage portfolio in Spain totaling 1.2 GW of capacity and 5 GWh of storage. The large-scale BESS projects will be developed across multiple sites, strengthening Spain’s grid flexibility as renewable energy penetration continues to rise. The portfolio is designed to provide long-duration storage, supporting solar and wind integration, peak demand management, and ancillary grid services. With Spain rapidly expanding its renewable capacity, large battery systems are becoming critical to ensure stability and optimize power dispatch. The 1.2 GW / 5 GWh pipeline underscores FRV’s strategic focus on hybrid and standalone storage solutions, positioning the company to capitalize on growing demand for energy storage infrastructure in the Iberian market.
First Gen to Acquire Stake in 2 GW Pumped Storage Hydro Projects in Luzon
Philippines-based First Gen Corp plans to acquire a stake in pumped storage hydro projects totaling 2 GW in Luzon, expanding its clean energy and flexible generation portfolio. The large-scale projects are designed to store excess electricity and dispatch it during peak demand, supporting grid reliability as renewable capacity grows. Pumped storage hydro plays a critical role in balancing intermittent solar and wind power, offering long-duration energy storage and system stability. The move aligns with First Gen’s strategy to diversify into more flexible and sustainable energy assets. The 2 GW Luzon portfolio highlights rising investment in energy storage infrastructure in Southeast Asia as countries strengthen grid resilience and accelerate the transition to low-carbon power generation.
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