Early-stage cleantech investment firm WovenEarth Ventures announced that it has raised $155 million at the final close of WovenEarth Fund II, aimed at delivering strategic exposure to early-stage cleantech companies with outsized return potential in energy, industry, and resilience. Founded…
A 660 MW GWh advanced CAES project in China’s Henan province has entered the EPC tendering stage, marking another large-scale deployment of long-duration energy storage technology in the country. The Jiyuan 660 MW advanced compressed air energy storage demonstration project…
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued updated guidance late last week on its foreign inverter ban, expanding the restricted equipment list and clarifying how manufacturers can avoid the block. This is significant for the solar and energy storage industries. In energy storage,…
Finca La Cuesta, an agricultural operation in Puebla del Príncipe in Ciudad Real, Spain, completed the second phase of an energy self-consumption project in July, combining 150 kW of solar generation with a 125 kW/257 kWh BESS. The solution, implemented…
The 18-hour Rigifa BESS project in Scotland has secured planning approval, paving the way for investment and construction of the second-largest battery project in the new UK long-duration energy storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme. Field Head of Development Bex…
Early-stage venture capital investor Redstone announced that it has raised €25 million (USD$29 million) at the first close of launch its ocean-focused blue economy fund, Redstone Blue. Launched in 2025, Redstone’s blue economy fund invests in early stage companies, from…
European Energy has commenced construction of an AC-coupled 40 MW / 80 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) intended to unlock the full potential of its Mokoan Solar Farm near Winton in northern Victoria. The 58 MW solar farm has been fully…
Kostal began has started selling its new PLENTICORE BI 25 battery inverter. The company said the device is now available to order through specialist retailers. The 25 kW, three-phase inverter offers backup power functionality and intelligent system connectivity. It is…
Solrite Energy has launched its residential virtual power plant power purchase agreement (VPA) in Illinois, making the program available to qualifying homeowners in the ComEd and Ameren service territories. Under the agreement, Solrite will provide homeowners with a home solar…