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The new edition of the UL9540A fire safety standard for battery energy storage systems (BESS) “establishes a new precedent in the testing and certification ecosystem.”

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has blocked the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese active anode material (AAM), providing a massive sigh of relief for the domestic battery storage sector.

<p>FranklinWH announced its battery storage system is now accepted in two virtual power plant (VPP) programs in New York and Washington. In New York, homeowners who participate in the VPP offered by National Grid’s ConnectedSolutions and Orange &#38; Rockland Utilities’ Smart Savers Battery Program can receive nearly $3,000 in upfront incentives and earn roughly $200&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/franklinwh-battery-accepted-in-new-york-and-washington-vpps/">FranklinWH battery accepted in New York and Washington VPPs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

We added the Avalon, Barnett, Dean, and Woodford plays within the Permian Basin to our estimates by formation for Permian tight oil and shale natural gas production in our March 2026 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). The Permian formations already included the Spraberry, Bone Spring, and Wolfcamp plays. EIA periodically reviews and updates our play designations according to the latest interpretation of geologic information in identifying crude oil and natural gas production from tight oil and shale formations. At the same time, we removed the Delaware and Yeso-Glorieta plays. These modifications are isolated to the Permian formations, resulting in a net increase for tight oil production by 0.2 million barrels per day (b/d) and shale gas production by 0.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) for 2025, compared with previous estimates.

The early life of a battery storage asset sets the stage for a lifetime of operational success, writes Cedric Brehaut, chief product officer at PowerUp.

Swiss analytics firm Pexapark finds February saw the highest monthly volume of new European power purchase agreements (PPAs) since February 2024, including the longest PPA observed in the European market to date.

South Korean battery and electronics materials manufacturer Samsung SDI has secured a KRW1.5 trillion (US$1 billion) deal to supply energy storage system (ESS) batteries for a US energy company.

<p>Idemitsu Renewables&#8216; Azalea Solar and Storage Project achieved commercial operation on December 31, bringing 60 MW solar and 38 MWAC/152 MWh storage capacity to Kern County, California. Azalea will deliver clean renewable energy to the California grid under a long-term power purchase agreement with Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP). The facility combines PV technology with&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/idemitsu-solar-storage-project-designed-for-california-peak-demand/">Idemitsu solar + storage project designed for California peak demand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>With prices up across the board, and fossil fuel prices more volatile than ever, moving more of your energy consumption to electricity is not only a healthier choice, it can save you serious money. Where to start? With so many options, some of which can feel like pretty big projects, it’s easy to get caught&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/top-6-energy-efficient-home-improvements-for-2026-plus-a-bonus/">Top 6 Energy Efficient Home Improvements for 2026 (plus a bonus)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Breaking down the financing options for solar panel systems Installing a solar panel system can be an investment. While paying in cash or via a traditional loan has many benefits, many homeowners are now opting to get the benefits of solar in other ways. According to the 2025 Aurora Solar Snapshot, more than half of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/whats-the-difference-between-a-solar-ppa-and-a-solar-lease/">What’s the difference between a solar PPA and a solar lease?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Energy-Storage.news speaks to Laurence Copson, energy storage specialist (US markets &#038; policy), at BESS and EV solutions firm Zenobē Energy, ahead of the upcoming Energy Storage Summit USA.

"Trabajamos en cuatro componentes de la factura energética: el coste de la energía en sí, las tarifas de las redes, los impuestos y gravámenes, y los costes relacionados con el carbono. Nuestras respuestas llegarán a finales de la semana", ha dicho Dan Jørgensen.

<p>Sunraycer Renewables, a clean energy developer, owner and operator, is breaking ground on Lupinus I &#38; II Solar and BESS projects in Hagansport, Texas, and the Eagle Springs Solar &#38; BESS project in Lake Creek. Together, the arrays will deliver more than 620 MWDC of solar generation and over 475 MWh of battery energy storage&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/construction-underway-on-620-mw-solar-project-portfolio-in-northeast-texas/">Construction underway on 620-MW solar project portfolio in Northeast Texas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Origis Energy has brought online the 210-MW Wheatland Solar project in Knox County, Indiana. The array is contracted under a 20-year PPA with CenterPoint Energy. “At Origis Energy, we take pride in delivering high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and in close partnership with our customers,” said David Groleau, Senior Vice President of Origination at Origis&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/origis-brings-online-210-mw-solar-project-in-indiana/">Origis brings online 210-MW solar project in Indiana</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Crisil Ratings says rapid renewable energy additions and slow grid expansion could expose more than 35 GW of capacity to curtailment in India.

<p>Tesla and LG Energy Solution are partnering together on a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cell manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan. The cells, which should start coming off the lines in 2027, will power Tesla&#8217;s Megapack 3 battery energy storage systems that will be assembled in Houston, Texas. The Lansing site was previously a joint-venture&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/lges-tesla-partner-on-4-3-billion-lithium-battery-cell-plant-in-michigan/">LGES, Tesla partner on $4.3 billion lithium battery cell plant in Michigan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Independent solar and energy storage field services provider HelioVolta published a report claiming that commercial rooftop solar systems using rapid shutdown devices (RSDs) are 66% more likely to experience critical safety issues. The report, titled “Unintended Consequences: Rapid Shutdown Devices and Safety in Commercial Rooftop Solar Systems,” uses performance data from more than 500 commercial&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/heliovolta-report-claims-rsds-put-commercial-solar-projects-at-risk/">HelioVolta report claims RSDs put commercial solar projects at risk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>By Mike Schutz &#124; When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) passed last year, most developers responded the same way: pause, sort, prioritize. Portfolios were divided into projects that could... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/under-the-obbb-clock-engineering-availability-solar-constraint/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Responsible solar panel end-of-life (EOL) management is no longer a distant concern for the United States — large volumes are arriving on recyclers&#8217; doorsteps now. As large-scale repower trends continue and the solar industry grows, EOL infrastructure and regulations will need to grow with them. The challenge isn&#8217;t solely awareness; it&#8217;s action. Keeping pace will&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/out-of-the-landfill-a-roadmap-for-a-circular-solar-economy-takes-shape/">Out of the landfill: A roadmap for a circular solar economy takes shape</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

El índice Euro Composite de Pexapark registró una caída del 6,4 % en febrero, hasta situarse en 42,7 EUR/MWh. En paralelo, se anunciaron 30 acuerdos que suman una capacidad total de 2,2 GW en Europa.

Western system integrators face a continual 'squeeze' in where they add value in BESS and may struggle to keep up with the speed of technology innovation from China, Rept's Andy Tang said in a video interview with Energy-Storage.news recently.

BNZ desplegará 260 MW de almacenamiento en España, Solaria obtiene aprobación ambiental para 480 MWh de baterías en España y firma un PPA a 40 años con Merlin, y Grenergy tramita las plantas de almacenamiento GRX Belesar I y II en Galicia y se ha asegurado contratos de capacidad para 190 MW / 760 MWh en Reino Unido.

El proyecto H2 La Joya, promovido por Avalon, estaría alimentado por 283 MWp fotovoltaicos, 16 MW eólicos y un sistema BESS de 1.252 MWh. La instalación, en tramitación ambiental, prevé producir H2 para la fabricación de e‑SAF y biometano en un área de más de 500 ha.

El fabricante chino de baterías Sigenergy ha presentado un inversor de 166 kW para instalaciones fotovoltaicas C&#38;I; y Aiko lanza un módulo solar back-contact de 545 Wp con una eficiencia del 25 %.

La planta fotovoltaica, promovida por la Comunidad de Regantes del Campo de Cartagena, incorpora 2.600 paneles de 600 Wp y alcanzará una producción anual estimada de 2.161 MWh, lo que supondría el 85% del consumo del bombeo que alimenta a unas 5.000 ha, según sus estimaciones.