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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Energean: Green light from the Hellenic Hydrocarbon Management Company for CO2 storage in Prinos

The Hellenic Hydrocarbon Management Company has issued a CO2 storage license in Prinos to Energean's subsidiary, EnEarth Greece, confirming the site's geological suitability.

Feb 26 • 11:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hauck & Bauer: Today 20 Years Ago

The first Bavarian intermediate storage facility for nuclear waste commenced operations on February 27, 2006, in Grafenrheinfeld.

Feb 26 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

METLEN undertakes a new 198 MW hybrid project in the United Kingdom

METLEN is launching a 198 MW hybrid energy project in the UK, combining solar power and battery storage to enhance energy stability and security.

Feb 25 • 10:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Climate project paused - lacks government support

A carbon capture and storage project by energy company Söderenergi is being paused due to insufficient government funding and support.

Feb 25 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC's 'Billionaire Factory' Invests in Battery Industry for Storing Renewable Energy; Understand

WEG, a major electrical equipment manufacturer from Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, is set to construct a cutting-edge battery storage factory in Itajaí, aimed at enhancing renewable energy storage capabilities.

Feb 25 • 08:31 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 08:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

‘kWp 1’ has invested 14 million euros in the creation of two hybrid solar and battery parks in the Ogres and Limbaži municipalities

The company ‘kWp 1’ has invested 14 million euros to establish two hybrid solar power and battery storage parks in Latvia, which will supply power for up to 24 hours to local households and businesses.

Feb 25 • 07:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The largest energy storages in the Nordic countries are being built in Halsua and Soini

OX2 is constructing significant energy storage facilities in connection with wind farms in Halsua and Soini, which will be the largest in the Nordic region.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Solar energy storage could have a payback period of two years in Brazil

The installation of energy storage systems integrated with solar generation in Brazil can provide a payback period of up to two years for both commercial and residential establishments.

Feb 24 • 15:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Megabatteries Hit by 'Stupid Fines'

Denmark is falling behind on large battery storage systems because of tariffs and fees that hinder the storage of solar and wind energy.

Feb 24 • 10:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Invest Heavily in State Energy Storage in Closed Mines

The article calls for Sweden to establish a long-term energy agreement utilizing abandoned mines for energy storage to stabilize supply and demand before the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mikkeli reportedly banned the construction of battery energy storage for five years, the first in Finland

The city of Mikkeli has imposed a five-year ban on the construction of battery energy storage systems of 2 megawatts or more across its entire area.

Feb 23 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Empty Gas Storage: Regional Greens Demand Report from Aiwanger

The Greens in Bavaria are demanding a report from Minister Hubert Aiwanger regarding the record low levels of gas storage in the region, calling for transparency and a strategy for improving energy supply security.

Feb 23 • 11:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Researchers create a new type of plastic capable of withstanding four times more energy

A new type of plastic developed by researchers from Penn State University can store four times more energy than conventional capacitors.

Feb 23 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese manufacturers prepare for battery auction in Brazil

Chinese manufacturers of solar panels and other electrical equipment are increasing their presence in Brazil to compete in the country's battery market.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Made of salt and iron: Swedish startup launches sodium battery production in Europe

Swedish startup Altris has introduced sodium-ion batteries made from salt and iron, which promise to be cheaper, safer, and more cold-resistant than lithium batteries.

Feb 22 • 14:26 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 09:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Battery Costs Decrease by 27% Last Year... A Positive Signal for Renewable Energy Expansion

The rapid decline in energy storage system (ESS) costs is anticipated to accelerate the spread of renewable energy in South Korea.

Feb 22 • 07:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Underground 'battery' deep in the outback could power millions of homes

Geoscience Australia is exploring the Adavale Basin as a potential site for underground hydrogen gas storage, aiming to address green energy storage challenges in Australia.

Feb 21 • 22:40 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian drone attack on Odesa district: two injured, energy infrastructure and storage facilities damaged

A Russian drone attack on Odesa district injured two people and damaged energy infrastructure and several residential buildings.

Feb 21 • 06:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Landholders fear large-scale battery project will impact housing growth

Landholders near Mount Gambier are concerned that a proposed battery energy storage project will hinder housing development in the area.

Feb 20 • 19:48 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 15:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník 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 • 14:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The largest solar energy production and storage hybrid project has started in Estonia

A significant solar energy and storage hybrid project has begun in Estonia, set to provide crucial energy services for the Baltic region.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Next-Generation Decentralized Power Grid for 'Local Production, Local Consumption' Fully Established This Year

The South Korean government is set to commence the full-scale implementation of a next-generation decentralized power grid to promote local energy production and consumption beginning this year.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Storage providers sound the alarm: Is the big hangover coming after the battery tsunami?

Major energy companies in Germany are raising concerns over potential multi-billion euro investments being jeopardized due to new regulatory measures regarding battery storage costs.

Feb 19 • 15:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland May Run Out of Space for Gas. Demand is Growing Very Quickly

Poland is facing a potential shortage in gas storage capacity due to rapidly increasing demand.

Feb 18 • 16:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Flexible, but Dangerous: Beautiful New Gas World

Europe is increasingly relying on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, primarily from the USA, which poses certain risks for gas storage.

Feb 18 • 11:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Scientists to Al Jazeera: Physics explains post-iftar lethargy in Ramadan

A scientific explanation for the lethargy felt by many after breaking their fast during Ramadan is discussed, highlighting the body's energy storage mechanisms and their impact on post-meal energy levels.

Feb 18 • 07:50 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 20:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New powerful battery storage systems are being built in Valgamaa and Pärnumaa

New large-scale battery storage systems are underway in Estonia's Valgamaa and Pärnumaa regions, with significant investments aimed at enhancing solar energy capabilities.

Feb 16 • 13:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

A Shift in Energy: Chemistry Has Outpaced Gravity on the Planet

The article discusses how battery technology has surpassed traditional gravitational energy storage systems in terms of immediate performance, marking a significant shift in the energy sector.

Feb 15 • 10:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

SK on Wins Majority of 1 Trillion Won Second ESS Market Orders, Surpassing Samsung and LG

SK On has successfully secured more than half of the orders in the 1 trillion won second energy storage system (ESS) central contract market, outperforming major competitors Samsung and LG.

Feb 13 • 04:10 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 12:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Gazprom warns Finland

Gazprom warns Finland that the filling level of the Inčukalns underground gas storage in Latvia has fallen below 25%, potentially impacting gas supply security in the Baltics and Finland.

Feb 12 • 08:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

All Offered Capacity Sold in Inčukalns Underground Gas Storage Auction

All offered capacity of 1.575 terawatt-hours (TWh) was sold in an auction for the Inčukalns underground gas storage, according to Conexus Baltic Grid.

Feb 11 • 15:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

MIT researchers create concrete that functions as... a battery

MIT researchers have developed a revolutionary type of concrete that can store energy, addressing the energy crisis.

Feb 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hexastick Nitrogen: 'Supermolecule' for Rockets and New Type of Energy Storage

Chemists in Gießen, Germany, have successfully produced hexastick nitrogen, the most energy-dense substance ever created, drawing interest from various sectors, including the military.

Feb 10 • 06:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Shame, people shouted in the room. Taraba cut the discussion about the pumped-storage plant, after three minutes he got up and left

Minister Taraba abruptly ended a discussion regarding the controversial pumped-storage plant project, facing criticism from local residents and opposition groups.

Feb 9 • 17:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Instead of Electric Cars, ESS... The Three Battery Giants Clash in Round 2 in North America

South Korean battery companies are shifting their focus towards energy storage systems (ESS) instead of electric vehicles, as competition heats up in domestic and North American markets.

Feb 8 • 10:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Falling Gas Storage Levels: Minister of Economy Reiche Should Come to Committee

Germany's gas storage levels have dropped below 30%, prompting the Green Party to demand a special session of the Bundestag's Committee on Economics and Energy featuring Minister Katherina Reiche.

Feb 8 • 10:06 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Gas storage at a low level – Greens criticize Minister Reiche

The Greens are calling for a special session of the Bundestag Committee for Economic and Energy Affairs due to low levels in German gas storage, criticizing Minister Katharina Reiche.

Feb 8 • 07:29 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Minister Reiche is not doing her job" – now the Greens are worried about gas in the country

The German Green Party is pressing for an emergency session of the Bundestag due to low gas storage levels, criticizing Minister Katharina Reiche's handling of the situation.

Feb 8 • 03:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Plan Against Fossil Fuels Should Cite Excess Clean Energy and Oil Revenue as Risks

President Lula's plan to phase out fossil fuels will highlight Brazil's opportunities in this transition, along with risks like wasted clean energy due to storage shortages and the economic burden of the oil industry.

Feb 6 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Utilitas opens the largest heat storage in the Baltic states at the Väo energy complex

Utilitas has opened the largest heat storage facility in the Baltic states with a capacity of 1100 MWh in Tallinn, aimed at balancing energy production and reducing fossil fuel usage.

Feb 6 • 13:19 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Do not keep your vault, purse, and food storage empty! There may be a shortage of money

According to Vastu Shastra, keeping certain items like vaults and purses partially filled is essential for sustaining prosperity and preventing financial obstacles.

Feb 6 • 08:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

LG Energy Solution to Solely Operate Battery Production Plant for ESS in Canada

LG Energy Solution has announced that it will solely operate a battery production plant for energy storage systems (ESS) in Canada, aiming to strengthen its position in the North American ESS market.

Feb 6 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy Supply: Bavaria's Gas Storage Fails to Meet Legal Targets

Three out of four gas storage facilities in Bavaria fell below the legally mandated level at the beginning of February, according to a spokesperson from the Federal Network Agency.

Feb 5 • 15:25 UTC

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