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20 MW of Solar and BESS Power Purchase Agreements Secured by PowerBank with the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA)
PowerBank Corporation announced it has executed lease and power purchase agreements with the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) for the development of a portfolio of ground mount, rooftop and parking canopy solar power projects and battery energy storage systems with a cumulative total of 20 MW DC. PowerBank intends to develop,…
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and AIP Management to partner 50/50 on Coalburn 2
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (CI IV), has signed an agreement to divest a 50% ownership stake in Coalburn 2 to funds managed by AIP Management (AIP), a specialist investor in energy and decarbonisation infrastructure. Once operational, the new project will be among Europe’s largest battery storage facilities,…
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Wärtsilä debuts GEMS Pulse, a new software solution to enhance revenue for BESS customers through cell-to-fleet data analytics
Technology group Wärtsilä has launched GEMS Pulse, a breakthrough predictive analytics solution designed to increase the financial and performance output of energy storage facilities. Batteries generate thousands of data points every second, yet operators often struggle to access and leverage this flood of information. GEMS Pulse solves this by transforming complex and largely inaccessible battery…
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Lithuania’s Smart Grid Revolution: Why Data, Flexibility and Digital Twins Hold the Key to Energy Independence
Lithuania stands at a pivotal point in its energy transition. Having successfully synchronised its power grid with continental Europe and launched major tenders for large-scale battery energy storage, the country has taken impressive steps towards energy independence and decarbonisation. Yet, beneath this progress lies a quieter but crucial challenge: the nation’s electricity grid remains largely…
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The 2025 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics: How Quantum Physics and Molecular Chemistry Are Powering the Future of Clean Energy
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi for their pioneering work on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) — porous crystalline materials constructed from metal ions and organic linkers. These molecular architectures can be fine-tuned to capture, store or transform gases with remarkable efficiency. Announcing the award, Heiner Linke, Chair of the Nobel Committee…
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Greece’s Big Battery Push: Ambitious BESS Plans Aim High Amid Market Challenges and Investor Caution
In 2025, Greece has accelerated its plans for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), signalling a shift in policy, financing, and market expectations. However, while the scale of ambition is high, there are several tensions emerging—especially around the move toward unsponsored (merchant) projects. The Voice of Renewables looked closely at numbers and recent announcements and…
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Hash Functions and Merkle Trees: Securing Data in European Energy Utilities
Europe’s energy sector is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation. Smart grids, renewable integration, and decentralised energy markets are redefining how electricity is generated, distributed and traded. This evolution improves operational efficiency and customer service but also introduces new cybersecurity challenges. Ensuring the integrity of operational data—from smart meters, SCADA systems and IoT devices—has become essential…
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METLEN and Karatzis Group Partner to Develop Greece’s Largest 330MW Battery Energy Storage System in Thessaly
METLEN and Karatzis Group of Companies are entering into a new strategic partnership, through a joint venture with ownership stakes of 49% and 51% respectively, for the development, construction, operation, and energy management of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 330MW / 790MWh in Thessaly, Greece. METLEN is a global industrial…
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Lithuania Launches €45 Million Funding Call to Boost High-Capacity Electricity Storage Systems
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has approved nearly €45 million in funding to expand high-capacity electricity storage systems nationwide, with a new call for applications opening on 10 October. The Environmental Project Management Agency (APVA) will manage the program. The funding is open to both new projects and those that were not selected or placed on the reserve…
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Greece Balances Growth and Challenges in Its Renewable Energy Transition
Weekly round-up of the latest developments in Greece’s energy sector, based on research by The Voice of Renewables. From policy updates and major investments to the challenges facing industry players, it highlights the key stories shaping the country’s drive towards a cleaner and more resilient energy future. Diplomatic Tensions Test the Great Sea Interconnector Greece’s renewable energy…
