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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Kallas: new wind farms may not lower electricity prices

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas questions whether the establishment of new wind farms will effectively reduce electricity prices without the integration of substantial storage solutions.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:29 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 100 Critical Hours and the Rise of Energy Storage

The article discusses the upcoming Market Balance of Power (MBP) in Mexico, aimed at addressing electricity supply and demand, and its implications for users facing increased costs.

Feb 25 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the closure of FATE, its controlling company will install Chinese batteries on the same site to avoid power outages

After the closure of the FATE tire factory, its controlling company, Aluar, will use part of the site in San Fernando, Buenos Aires, to set up a Chinese battery park to store electricity and prevent summer power outages.

Feb 22 β€’ 09:05 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Life & Tech

LIQUID ELECTRICITY ⟩ Swedish startup "Coca-Cola recipe" promises a revolution in energy storage

Swedish startup Rivus is developing an organic, water-based flow battery for energy storage that aims to reduce lifecycle costs by up to 77%.

Feb 20 β€’ 15:34 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° DennΓ­k N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Our Pumped Storage Plants Operated the Most Last Year in the Last 20 Years

Slovakia's pumped storage plants recorded their highest operational level in 20 years due to the rise of green energy sources.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: record renewable capacity added in last quarter of 2025; wage growth expected to remain on hold

Australia added a record amount of renewable energy capacity to its electricity grid in the last quarter of 2025, surpassing previous highs.

Feb 17 β€’ 20:06 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

"European Energy" has opened the largest hybrid battery and solar power park in Northern Europe

The new hybrid energy park in Kvostedos incorporates a 50 MW energy storage system, enhancing electricity stability and flexibility in the region.

Feb 12 β€’ 12:38 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° DennΓ­k N
National & Local

The government has classified Taraba's pumped storage power plant as a significant investment

The Slovak government has designated the MΓ‘linec – LΓ‘tky pumped storage power plant as a significant investment, facilitating quicker approvals and perceived threats to local property rights.

Feb 11 β€’ 10:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fire at Korea's National Oil Pipeline Corporation Storage Tank Extinguished; 'Static Electricity' Suspected as Cause

A fire at a storage tank of the Korea National Oil Pipeline Corporation in Gyeongsan, South Korea, has been extinguished, with static electricity suspected as the cause.

Feb 10 β€’ 08:05 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
World

Estonia strengthens energy resilience - one of the largest mainland European battery energy storage parks "Hertz 1" opens in Kyso

The opening of "Hertz 1" marks a historic milestone in the Baltic energy sector, featuring a significant 200 MWh storage capacity as part of strategic projects aimed at stabilizing the regional electricity system after synchronization with the continental European grid.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:21 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

The open battery park in Kiisa brings some relief to electricity price peaks

A major battery storage park, Hertz 1, has opened in Kiisa, Harju County, aimed at stabilizing energy prices and enhancing Estonia's energy independence.

Feb 3 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Slovenian company "Ngen" plans to invest 50 million euros in Latvia

The Slovenian technology company "Ngen" is set to invest around 50 million euros in a battery energy storage project in Latvia, utilizing Tesla technologies, as part of the Baltic states' integration into the European electricity grid following their disconnection from the Russian-controlled BRELL system.

Feb 3 β€’ 20:55 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Spain's 'green plan' falls short of its goals due to lack of demand, self-consumption, wind energy, storage, and electric vehicles

Spain's efforts to meet its renewable energy goals, as outlined in its National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan, are hindered by insufficient demand and infrastructure for self-consumption and electric vehicles, despite achieving significant renewable electricity production in 2025.

Feb 1 β€’ 23:10 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Energy: Austria introduces industrial electricity price

The Austrian government aims to enhance the competitiveness of the industry by introducing a capped industrial electricity price and allowing underground COβ‚‚ storage, as part of a broader agreement among the governing coalition.

Jan 14 β€’ 14:52 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
Life & Tech

Path to the Energy Transition: Batteries Are Not Enough, We Need Storage Gases

Germany's energy transition requires urgent development of electricity storage, as battery capacities have increased significantly but hydrogen solutions are still lacking.

Jan 14 β€’ 14:07 UTC

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