Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Eku Energy, Statkraft, Neoen, among others.
Eku Energy Enters German Market with 400-MW Battery Storage Acquisition
Eku Energy has entered the German energy storage market through the acquisition of the Dion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Lower Saxony. The project will deliver 400 MW of power capacity and 1,600 MWh of energy storage, making it one of the largest battery storage facilities under development in Germany. Commissioning is planned for the end of 2029. A key innovation of the project is its planned black-start capability, enabling the battery system to help restore electricity supply following major grid outages. The facility will utilize advanced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology and provide critical grid-balancing services as Germany continues to expand renewable energy generation. The acquisition supports Germany’s transition toward a more flexible and resilient power system by storing excess renewable electricity and releasing it during periods of high demand. Benefits include improved grid reliability, enhanced energy security, reduced renewable energy curtailment, and greater integration of wind and solar power. The project also marks the beginning of Eku Energy’s long-term expansion strategy in Germany, with plans to establish a local office in 2027 and build a broader battery storage development pipeline across the country.
Statkraft to Optimise 128-MW UK Battery Project for Pulse Clean Energy
Statkraft has signed a long-term agreement with Pulse Clean Energy to provide optimisation and trading services for the 128-MW Penn Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Wolverhampton. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in early 2028 and represents another major step in expanding the UK’s flexible energy infrastructure. A key innovation of the partnership is the inclusion of a long-term income guarantee and revenue optimisation strategy, helping improve project bankability and support financing. Through advanced trading and market participation services, Statkraft will maximise the value of stored energy while enhancing grid flexibility and reliability. The Penn BESS is expected to avoid approximately 30,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to removing around 6,500 petrol vehicles from the road. By storing electricity during periods of excess renewable generation and releasing it during peak demand, the facility will help integrate more wind and solar power into the UK grid. The agreement further strengthens Statkraft’s growing UK flexible energy portfolio, which now totals approximately 4.3 GW, and highlights the increasing importance of utility-scale battery storage in supporting energy security, decarbonisation, and the UK’s clean energy transition.
Neoen Starts Construction of 215-MW Battery at Culcairn Solar Farm in Australia
Neoen has commenced construction of a 215-MW/963-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Culcairn Solar Farm in New South Wales, Australia. The project represents Neoen’s first behind-the-meter battery storage installation in Australia and is designed to enhance the performance of the existing 440-MWp solar farm. A key innovation of the project is its AC-coupled hybrid design, which integrates large-scale battery storage directly with solar generation. The system will store excess solar energy during periods of high production and discharge it when demand rises, improving renewable energy utilization and grid flexibility. Battery specialist NHOA Energy will deliver the project under an EPC contract in partnership with a joint venture between Equans Solar & Storage and Bouygues Construction Australia. Scheduled to enter commercial operation in 2028, the battery will strengthen the reliability of Australia’s National Electricity Market by supporting grid stability, reducing renewable energy curtailment, and enhancing energy security. The project also marks the second major collaboration between Neoen and NHOA Energy in Australia, following the successful Blyth Battery project.
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