The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on Statkraft, Fluence Energy, BayWa r.e., among others.
Statkraft Gains Approval to Add BESS at Repowered Wind Farm in Spain
Statkraft has secured approval to install a battery energy storage system (BESS) at its 47-MW repowered wind farm in Spain. The project reflects the company’s strategy to combine wind power with storage, ensuring greater flexibility, grid stability, and optimized energy delivery. Investment in the BESS leverages advanced storage technology, enabling the capture of excess generation and supporting Spain’s renewable integration goals. By pairing storage with wind, Statkraft enhances its customer offering through more reliable, consistent, and predictable clean energy supply. This innovative hybrid approach underscores the company’s commitment to accelerating decarbonisation and maximising asset value. Benefits include improved system efficiency, reduced curtailment, and stronger contribution to Spain’s energy transition and long-term sustainability targets.
Fluence Opens 35-GWh Energy Storage Factory in Vietnam
Fluence Energy has inaugurated a new 35-GWh energy storage factory in Vietnam, reinforcing its global manufacturing strategy to meet surging demand for battery systems. The facility, one of the largest in Southeast Asia, enhances Fluence’s investment in localized production, supply chain resilience, and cost efficiency. Technology focus includes advanced modular battery designs and digital intelligence for safer, more reliable energy storage. This expansion aligns with customer needs for scalable, flexible solutions supporting renewables integration, grid stability, and decarbonisation. By leveraging innovation in manufacturing and analytics, Fluence aims to accelerate deployment timelines and reduce reliance on imported supply chains. Key benefits include boosting regional clean energy capacity, supporting net-zero targets, and delivering high-performance, customer-centric energy storage solutions worldwide.
BayWa r.e. Gains Consent for 500-MW Battery Project in Scotland
BayWa r.e. has secured planning consent for a 500-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland, marking a significant step in its UK energy transition strategy. The project, among the country’s largest, will provide critical grid balancing, support renewable integration, and enhance energy security. BayWa r.e. is focusing investment on large-scale storage solutions to complement its wind and solar portfolio. The technology will deploy advanced, flexible storage systems to deliver reliable capacity and fast response. By addressing customer needs for stable, affordable energy, the project underscores BayWa r.e.’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. Benefits include reducing curtailment of renewables, optimizing energy flows, and contributing to Scotland’s ambitious net-zero targets while ensuring long-term resilience of the power grid.
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