Today’s renewable energy news includes updates from Contemporary Nebula Technology Energy, Terra-Gen, 1KOMMA5°, Lockhart III Solar Project, among others.
Contemporary Nebula Technology Energy Commissions 4.07MWh Energy Storage Project in Belgium
Contemporary Nebula Technology Energy (CNTE), backed by CATL, has commissioned a 1.725MW/4.07MWh commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage project in Belgium. Located in an industrial park, the project uses CNTE’s innovative STAR-T containerized energy storage system powered by advanced CATL battery cells to deliver efficient and reliable industrial energy management. The investment supports Europe’s growing clean energy transition by helping industrial customers reduce electricity costs through peak shaving, energy trading, and optimized energy collaboration strategies. The scalable solution also improves grid flexibility, enhances operational efficiency, and supports long-term sustainability goals. CNTE highlighted Belgium as a strategic market for renewable energy integration and industrial decarbonisation. The project demonstrates increasing customer demand for high-performance, safe, and flexible battery energy storage systems that strengthen energy independence and resilient infrastructure across Europe.
Terra-Gen Achieves Commercial Operations for Lockhart III Solar Project
Terra-Gen has announced the commercial operation of its Lockhart III solar project in San Bernardino County, California, further expanding the company’s large-scale clean energy portfolio. The 125MW solar facility is designed to generate enough renewable electricity to power approximately 62,500 homes and businesses annually, supporting California’s growing demand for reliable clean energy. The project reflects significant investment in advanced solar infrastructure and grid optimisation by utilising existing transmission connections to the Kramer Junction substation. Construction created more than 370 jobs at peak activity while maintaining strong safety performance with no lost-time incidents reported. Terra-Gen highlighted the project’s role in improving grid reliability, strengthening energy security, and accelerating California’s renewable energy transition. The company is also developing the additional 80MW Lockhart IV phase, reinforcing its customer-focused commitment to delivering scalable, sustainable, and reliable renewable power solutions across the US clean energy market.
1KOMMA5° Virtual Power Plant Reaches 1GW Capacity
1KOMMA5° has achieved 1GW of shiftable capacity through its Heartbeat AI-powered virtual power plant (VPP), marking a major milestone in decentralised renewable energy management. The company doubled its controllable capacity within a year by integrating solar systems, batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers, and other decentralised energy assets across multiple markets. The innovation strengthens grid stability and reduces dependence on fossil-fuel backup power plants by intelligently balancing renewable energy generation and consumption. Heartbeat AI enables households and businesses to optimise electricity use, lower energy costs, and improve energy efficiency through real-time energy market participation. 1KOMMA5° plans to expand the virtual power plant to 20GW by 2030 and invest more than EUR 100 million in software development between 2025 and 2027. The investment highlights growing customer demand for smart, flexible, and scalable clean energy solutions that support long-term sustainability and energy independence.
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