Tesla has hit another major milestone, announcing the production of the 1,000th Megapack at its new factory in Shanghai, China. The news comes just 5.5 months after mass production began at the site, highlighting Tesla’s rapid scale-up of its energy products business. The milestone Megapack rolled off the production line at Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory, located […]
A 185 MW solar, 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Lincoln County, Nevada, featuring Tesla’s Megapacks has officially started operations. The $98 million installation, developed by Estuary Power, has kicked off its first phase with 70 MW of solar PV capacity (via Energy Storage News). The second phase of the “Escape” project, […]
The Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Queensland, Australia, has just hit a major milestone, with all 164 of its Tesla Megapack 2XL units now fully installed — reports Ecogeneration. Located at Stanwell’s Tarong Power Station in the South Burnett region, the $514 million AUD (roughly $330 million USD) project also recently completed the energization […]
Tesla’s utility-grade Megapack batteries are once again at the center of a major energy storage initiative — this time in Western Australia. Atmos Renewables has announced financial close for the Merredin Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 100 MW / 400 MWh project set to be powered by Tesla’s Megapack systems with grid-forming inverter technology […]
Tesla has officially landed a deal to build what it says will be the largest grid-scale battery power plant in China when completed, marking a significant milestone in its global energy ambitions (via CNBC). Announced via Tesla’s official Weibo account, the project will be powered by the company’s utility-grade Megapack battery systems. These massive batteries can […]
Tesla has released a new YouTube video highlighting the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project in Kern County, California. The site, owned by Arevon, features 758 MW of solar power backed by 1.2 GWh of Tesla Megapack battery storage , helping stabilize the grid and support Los Angeles’ goal of 100% climate-friendly electricity by 2035. The 1.36 million […]
Tesla is expanding its presence in Texas with a new Megapack battery storage manufacturing facility in Brookshire, bringing approximately 1,500 jobs to the area. On March 5, the Waller County Commissioners Court approved a tax abatement agreement to support the project. The Brookshire City Council will review a similar agreement at their next meeting on […]
Tesla’s Megafactory team in Lathrop, California, reached a major milestone on November 4, 2024, by building its 10,000th Megapack. Tesla’s Megapack units play a critical role in large-scale energy storage, supporting a transition to renewable energy by helping stabilize power grids, prevent outages, and reduce reliance on gas-powered peaker plants. According to Tesla, each Megapack […]
The Collie Battery Stage 1 in Western Australia, featuring Tesla Megapacks, is now fully operational, delivering vital grid support just 18 months after construction began. The project, developed by renewable energy giant Neoen, went live on October 1, 2024, ahead of schedule. With a capacity of 219 MW / 877 MWh, this battery stores energy […]
Tesla and Intersect Power have announced a contract for 15.3 GWh of Tesla’s Megapack battery energy storage systems for Intersect Power’s solar + storage projects through 2030. This agreement cements Intersect Power as one of the largest operators of Megapacks globally, with nearly 10 GWh of storage expected by the end of 2027. The new […]
Tesla has launched a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Sendai Power Station in Sendai City, Japan. The system, which began operation on May 20, 2024, includes Tesla Megapacks with a capacity of 10.8MW and 43MWh, reports Energy Storage News. Tesla Japan announced the project’s commencement on June 4, 2024. Located in Miyagi […]
RWE has announced its decision to invest in building Australia’s first eight-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Balranald, New South Wales. The Limondale BESS project, with a capacity exceeding 50 megawatts (MW) and 400 megawatt hours (MWh), will be located next to RWE’s 249 MWac Limondale Solar Farm. This initiative aims to store excess […]
Tesla has started construction on a new Megafactory in Shanghai on Thursday, marking the company’s first energy storage system factory outside the United States. This facility will produce Tesla’s Megapacks, large-scale energy storage batteries. Industry observers view the factory as a significant example of industrial and technological cooperation between China and the US. They note […]
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 […]
