Tesla is set to increase its battery production capabilities in Nevada by opening a new facility, utilizing equipment from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), as per sources familiar with the situation, reports Bloomberg. The electric vehicle manufacturer plans to acquire machinery from CATL and install it in Sparks, Nevada. These individuals, who requested […]
Plus Power has initiated operations at its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, touted as the world’s most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system. This significant development is part of Hawaii’s transition from coal and oil-based power to renewable energy sources like solar and wind. “This is a landmark milestone in the transition to […]
Tesla has officially inaugurated its new mega factory project in Shanghai, capable of producing 10,000 Megapacks annually, the company announced on Friday. The project’s initiation was marked by a land acquisition signing ceremony on Friday morning in Shanghai, heralding what Tesla describes as a “milestone project.” The Megapack, a powerful battery designed for energy storage […]
Intersect Power has announced the commercial operation of its Oberon Solar + Storage project in Riverside County, California. The Oberon project, notable for its significant scale, produces 679 MWp/500 MWac of solar energy, sufficient to power over 207,000 homes annually. It also features a substantial 250 MW/1 GWh of co-located storage, built with batteries from […]
Global clean energy firm TagEnergy has secured a non-recourse debt package of up to £70 million for its upcoming battery energy storage system (BESS) project in North Yorkshire, England. The funding, provided by Santander, Rabobank, and Triple Point, will be used for the construction and operation of the Lakeside project. The debt package also includes […]
UK-based Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) has successfully energized its 99 MW / 198 MWh Bumpers Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Buckinghamshire, making it one of the largest BESS projects in Europe by MWh. This follows the energization of its 98 MW / 196 MWh Pillswood BESS project in Yorkshire last year. Additionally, HEIT’s […]
The City of San Luis Obispo’s Utilities Department has successfully installed a Tesla Megapack battery storage system at its Water Treatment Plant, marking a significant step in the city’s commitment to climate action, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The Tesla Megapack has a capacity of 644 kilowatt-hours (kWh) and integrates seamlessly into the plant’s operations. “The […]
In the fierce global race of energy storage systems, Tesla has emerged as a clear leader, securing its position as the top supplier for the first half of 2023. According to statistics from SMM, Tesla’s shipments have surpassed 7Gwh, claiming the number one spot in the world. While the global energy storage system shipments for […]
In a significant step towards greener energy, Neoen, a leading global producer of renewable energy, is all set to construct its first long-duration battery in Western Australia. The project is being undertaken after Neoen won a contract for 197 MW capacity services from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). This important contract is for the […]
Tesla Megapack batteries were delivered on March 16 to the Cater Water Treatment Plant in Santa Barbara, California. The battery systems, funded by SCE’s Self Generation Incentive Program, will provide power backup to the plant, a critical city facility, while also managing demand on the electricity grid. This development aligns with the city’s adopted Strategic […]
Europe’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) by capacity, powered by Tesla Megapacks and located in the U.K., has officially gone online — reports Bdaily. The facility cost a whopping £75 million and was funded by the Harmony Energy Income Trust. It has the capacity to store up to 196 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity per […]
The government of Canada and the province of Ontario announced the Oneida Energy Storage Project today, set to be the country’s largest energy storage project, powered by Tesla’s Megapacks. The project will see Oneida award a $141 million Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to Aecon. Tesla has a battery supply agreement with Oneida LP. […]
Tesla shared a new video today showcasing its new Megafactory in Lathrop, California. This Megafactory is where Tesla produces its latest Megapack 2 XL commercial battery storage. “Megafactory helps us scale Megapack production and add clean energy storage to the grid quickly. All while reducing reliance on fossil fuels,” explains Tesla. Tesla says, “Megapack 2 […]
Tesla has made a Twitter account for its Megapack commercial battery packs, showing as @Tesla_Megapack, and in the bio it says “large-scale energy storage,” as first spotted by @SawyerMerritt (via @Tslachan). At the time of writing, the account has yet to make any posts, has about 1,390 followers and only follows three other accounts: SpaceX, […]
Another Tesla Megapack-based energy storage battery is set to hit the United Kingdom, in a new partnership announced this week. Construction began on a battery storage project in the United Kingdom using Tesla’s Megapacks, in partnership with a joint venture (JV) between energy companies, The Scotsman reports. A JV between TagEnergy and Harmony Energy will […]
