Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (Mase) has issued final approvals for five new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, paving the way for 361 MW of new capacity to be added to the nation’s grid.
[pdf] Austria is a “small but beautiful” energy storage market, with residential and commercial storage systems dominating the sector. In 2024, residential storage capacity reached 560 MWh, accounting for 70% of the total, while commercial storage capacity stood at 190 MWh, making up 24%.
[pdf] While lithium-ion dominates 68% of Panama's current storage capacity, new players are emerging: A recent pilot project in Colón achieved 94% renewable penetration using gravity storage towers - imagine concrete blocks replacing chemical batteries!
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