Recent pilot projects by Belgian startup H2Congo show promising results – storing surplus hydro energy as hydrogen during rainy seasons, then converting it back to electricity during dry months. Congo isn't just about storing energy – it's sitting on 70% of the world's cobalt reserves. [pdf]
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The Croatian government has prepared 500 million euros to install batteries for storing energy produced from renewable sources. Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Damir Habijan stated that Croatia is ready for energy changes. [pdf]
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S4 Energy, Rotterdam-based leader in European grid-scale storage, has begun operation of its state-of-the-art four-hour Battery Energy Storage System, the first of its kind in the Netherlands. Courtesy of S4 Energy [pdf]
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Guinea-Bissau has launched a solar energy project worth $43.5 million to boost its electricity supply. The project includes installing a 20 MW solar power plant, a 1 MW battery storage system, and a 20 MW thermal power plant to increase electricity production and distribution in the country. [pdf]
That's exactly what the Minsk Energy Storage Plant achieves through its cutting-edge battery systems. As Belarus' first utility-scale energy storage project, it's become the poster child for Eastern Europe's clean energy transition – and frankly, it's about time we talked about it! [pdf]
The project encompasses the construction of a solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) minigrid to be built on the island of Buka, within the autonomous region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. It will address the electricity needs of the region, which relies heavily on diesel generators. [pdf]
On May 20, 2025, the Masen Agency announced a new pilot project called the “Morocco Energy Storage Testbed Project,” validated by the World Bank. Deployed at the iconic Noor Ouarzazate site, this program aims to experiment with different technological storage solutions to improve grid flexibility. [pdf]
The Solar Samanalaya project in Hambantota combines 50MW solar with 20MWh battery storage – reducing diesel use by 40% during evening peak hours. Or take the quirky case of a Galle hotel that powers its ACs using old EV batteries. Talk about upcycling! [pdf]
Italy’s environment and energy ministry has approved six utility-scale battery storage projects in Lazio, Campania, Basilicata and Puglia. From ESS News A decree issued on Aug. 7, 2025, authorized a 120 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) developed by BESS Sessa Aurunca S.r.l. [pdf]
Austria accounts for 4% of the overall European energy storage market in 2024. Looking forward to 2025, overall growth is expected to be 37%, with an installed capacity of 1.1 GWh. of this, household storage is projected to be installed at 670 MWh, a small increase, accounting for 61% of the total. [pdf]
In March 2024, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee said increasing the UK’s long-duration energy storage capacity would support the UK’s net zero plans and energy security. The government has announced an investment support scheme, to launch in 2025. 1. [pdf]
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The Kingdom enters the top ten global rankings for battery energy storage with ambitious future capacity goals. Saudi Arabia is establishing itself as a significant player in the energy storage sector, now ranked among the top ten global markets for battery energy storage. [pdf]
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