Today’s renewable energy news includes updates Entrix, HEP, Frontier Power, among others.
Entrix Selected to Optimise 36-MW/144-MWh Battery Storage Project in Germany
German energy trading and optimisation specialist Entrix has been chosen to manage and optimise a 36-MW/144-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Germany. The four-hour-duration battery project will participate in multiple electricity market segments, including ancillary services, balancing markets, and energy trading, to maximise revenue generation and support grid stability. The facility is being developed by Kyon Energy and is expected to play an important role in integrating increasing volumes of renewable energy into Germany’s electricity system. Through its AI-driven trading and optimisation platform, Entrix will dynamically manage charging and discharging operations, enabling the battery to respond efficiently to market signals and grid requirements. The partnership highlights the growing importance of battery optimisation services as Germany rapidly expands its energy storage capacity. With renewable energy generation continuing to rise, intelligently managed battery systems are becoming critical for balancing supply and demand, reducing grid congestion, and improving the flexibility and resilience of the power system. The project further strengthens Germany’s position as one of Europe’s leading battery storage markets.
HEP Global Starts Construction of Hybrid Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Bavaria
German solar developer HEP Global has started construction of its first hybrid renewable energy project in Bavaria, combining a 5.8-MW solar photovoltaic plant with a 3.5-MW/7-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Located in the municipality of Oettingen, the project represents a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to integrate energy storage with renewable power generation. The battery system will store surplus solar electricity generated during peak production periods and discharge it when demand is higher, helping to improve grid stability, reduce renewable energy curtailment, and increase the value of clean energy generation. The hybrid facility is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to supply thousands of households while supporting Germany’s growing need for flexible energy infrastructure. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2026. The project highlights the increasing adoption of solar-plus-storage solutions across Germany as developers seek to enhance renewable energy integration, strengthen energy security, and support the country’s long-term decarbonization and energy transition goals.
Frontier Power Acquires 2.8 GWh of Long-Duration Energy Storage Projects in Scotland
UK energy developer Frontier Power has acquired a portfolio of long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects totaling 2.8 GWh from Scottish developer Apatura, significantly expanding its presence in the rapidly growing energy storage sector. The acquisition includes multiple advanced-stage projects across Scotland that are expected to support the UK’s transition to a more flexible and resilient low-carbon electricity system. The projects are being developed to provide long-duration storage capacity capable of balancing intermittent renewable energy generation from wind and solar sources. By storing surplus electricity and releasing it during periods of high demand, the facilities will help enhance grid stability, reduce renewable energy curtailment, and strengthen energy security. The deal comes as the UK government increases its focus on long-duration storage technologies to support net-zero objectives and manage growing renewable energy penetration. For Frontier Power, the acquisition strengthens its development pipeline and positions the company to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the UK’s evolving energy storage market, where large-scale flexibility assets are expected to play a critical role in future grid operations.
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