The technology breakthroughs behind Huawei’s next-generation Smart-String Grid-Forming ESS Platform
Huawei FusionSolar’s new Smart String Grid-Forming ESS Platform, LUTERRA, is born from technology breakthroughs designed to drive customer success.
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Lazard: US utility-scale energy storage LCOS has increased since restrictions on Chinese cells came into force
According to Lazard’s annual benchmarking report, the levelised cost of storage (LCOS) of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the US has risen, reversing declines reported in the 2025 edition.
Italy approves 720 MW of battery storage projects across five regions
Italy’s energy ministry has issued six authorization decrees for standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects totaling 720 MW across five regions. UK developer Lightsource BP, through subsidiary Lightsource Renewable Energy Italy SPV 21, received authorization for the 100 MW…
Lower skip rates for UK battery storage but NESO plans further reform
UK grid-scale batteries are being skipped at a lower rate than before in Great Britain’s balancing market, following efforts to improve how BESS assets are dispatched by NESO’s control room. Skip rates for all technologies were 9% lower across January…
Intertek CEA says 587Ah cells could drive down BESS costs through 2027
Wider adoption of 587Ah battery cells is likely to reduce BESS costs despite a sharp increase in lithium carbonate prices, according to Intertek CEA’s first-quarter storage price forecast. Cell-level energy density gains from the 587Ah format are modest on their…
Hydraulic storage beats batteries for PV irrigation economics
A research team from Spain’s CIRCE Technology Center has found that there is no single optimal energy management strategy for PV-powered irrigation systems. The scientists explained that the best configuration depends on whether the main objective is to maximize energy…
Thailand is creating a ‘flexible and competitive environment’ for energy storage market participation
New market rules will encourage investment in energy storage as a key component of Thailand’s national energy vision, according to the country’s energy ministry.
Australia’s Queensland government reportedly shelves 20GWh pumped hydro project
The Queensland government has reportedly shelved the proposed AU$6 billion (US$4 billion) Mt Rawdon pumped hydro project, ending state support for a mine-repurposing scheme that had attracted AU$50 million in government funding.
Strategic Tree Trimming and System Upgrades Reduce Outages for Evergy Customers
Through year-round inspections, system-wide efforts and strategic vegetation management, Evergy has reduced customer outage times by 18% over four years.
New Directory Connects Researchers and Arboreta to Advance Tree Science
The TREE Fund and ArbNet have introduced a new online directory that links tree researchers with arboreta and botanical gardens worldwide.