Today’s renewable energy news includes updates Solarigo, GM, Gamuda, among others.
Solarigo Plans 250-MW Solar-Plus-Storage Park in Finland
Finnish renewable energy developer Solarigo has announced plans to develop a 250-MW solar power park combined with battery energy storage in Finland, further strengthening the country’s growing renewable energy portfolio. The project will integrate large-scale solar generation with energy storage capabilities, enabling more efficient management of electricity supply and enhancing grid stability. By storing excess solar energy and dispatching it during periods of high demand, the battery system will help maximize the value of renewable power while supporting Finland’s energy transition objectives. The planned facility reflects increasing investor confidence in Finland’s renewable energy market, which continues to attract significant solar and storage investments due to favorable market conditions, rising electricity demand, and decarbonization targets. Once completed, the solar-plus-storage park is expected to contribute to reducing carbon emissions, improving energy security, and increasing the share of clean electricity in the national energy mix. The development also highlights the growing role of hybrid renewable energy projects across the Nordic region.
GM Backs Peak Energy in Sodium-Ion Battery Partnership
General Motors (GM) has entered a strategic partnership with US-based energy storage company Peak Energy to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation sodium-ion battery technology for grid-scale energy storage applications. The collaboration includes an investment from GM Ventures, although financial details were not disclosed. Under the agreement, GM will develop sodium-ion battery cells at its Michigan battery laboratories and retain exclusive manufacturing rights, while Peak Energy will integrate the cells into its energy storage systems. Founded in 2023, Peak Energy has developed a passively cooled sodium-ion storage platform that can operate safely across a wide temperature range without performance degradation. The company claims its technology can lower energy storage costs by up to 20% compared to conventional systems while delivering more than 99% uptime. The partnership reflects growing interest in sodium-ion batteries as a cost-effective and domestically sourced alternative to lithium-based technologies, particularly for stationary energy storage supporting renewable energy integration, grid reliability, and the rising power demands of data centres and AI infrastructure.
Gamuda Acquires Stake in Australian Solar-Storage Project, Eyes Data Centre Development
Malaysian infrastructure and renewable energy group Gamuda has acquired a stake in the Hazelwood North solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, Australia, marking its first renewable energy investment in the state. The stake was purchased from Manthos Investments, with the transaction remaining subject to approval by Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board. The Hazelwood North project is planned as a large-scale hybrid energy hub featuring a 450-MW solar farm paired with a 450-MW/1,800-MWh battery energy storage system across a 1,100-hectare site in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley. The facility is expected to generate enough clean electricity to power around 150,000 homes annually, with construction targeted for 2028 and commercial operations planned for 2030. In addition, Gamuda and Manthos will explore the development of a co-located data centre powered directly by the renewable energy complex. The initiative aims to combine clean energy generation, battery storage, and digital infrastructure, supporting growing demand from AI and data-driven industries while advancing Australia’s energy transition. The investment aligns with Gamuda’s ambition to build a 5-GW renewable energy portfolio in Australia by 2031.
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