New Zealand is making significant strides in energy storage and lithium battery technologies as part of its transition to a low-carbon future.Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, is constructing New Zealand's first large-scale grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) to support this transition1.The country has welcomed its first grid-scale battery energy storage project, which is now providing injectable reserves to the electricity market2.Additionally, the largest battery energy storage system project in New Zealand, with a capacity of 35MW, is set to commence construction soon3.The NZ Battery Project was initiated to explore renewable energy storage solutions, particularly for periods when hydro lakes run low4. [pdf]
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The NZ Battery Project was set up in 2020 to explore possible renewable energy storage solutions for when our hydro lakes run low for long periods. A pumped hydro scheme at Lake Onslow was one of the options being explored. The Government stopped the Lake Onslow investigations in late 2023. [pdf]
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While the Rotohiko battery is the largest of its kind currently operating in New Zealand, it will soon be overshadowed by the 100 MW / 200 MWh Ruakākā BESS being constructed by Meridian Energy about 150 km north of Auckland. [pdf]
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Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)-based developer and independent power producer (IPP) Woodburn Capital is deploying a co-located battery storage project in Croatia, with final regulations around connecting batteries to the grid expected imminently. [pdf]
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Large cylindrical batteries mainly consist of battery cells, casings and protection circuits, and use advanced lithium-ion technology with high energy density and longer cycle life. This makes them particularly suitable for powering electric vehicles and supporting energy storage systems. [pdf]
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As per International Solar PV and BESS Manufacturing Trends report by Climate Energy Finance, China alone installed about 78 GW / 184 GWh of new BESS in 2024, accounting for 70 percent of global additions, in parallel with its solar boom, and countries from Saudi Arabia to the US are following suit with record-breaking solar-plus-storage projects. [pdf]
Sub-region and site name: 1. Porangahau – Rongomaraeroa Marae 2. Wairoa – Tuai Hall/Library 3. Te Haroto – Te Haroto Marae 4. Napier – Waiohiki Marae 5. Waipukurau – Russell Park/ Waipukarau Memorial Hall 6. Wairoa – Taihoa Marae 7. Central Hawke’s Bay – Elsthorpe Hall 8. Napier –. Government-backed initiatives support wind development, energy storage innovations and smart grid modernisation, ensuring a future-proof investment landscape. [pdf]
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Paris, January 10, 2023 – Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has been awarded a major contract by Meridian Energy to construct New Zealand’s first large-scale grid-connected BESS. [pdf]
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The project will add 70 MW/140 MWh of storage capacity to SEB Nordic Energy’s Finnish portfolio, which already includes wind and hydropower. Located in Nivala Municipality in Finland’s Ostrobothnia region, the project is expected to be completed in 2026. [pdf]
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The Honduras Energy Storage Battery Project involves a 75 MW/300 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) awarded to the Chinese-Honduran consortium Windey-Equinsa for $50.2 million. This project, which will be connected to the Honduran grid at the Amarateca substation, is set to begin construction in April 20252. The project aims to enhance energy storage capabilities in Honduras, contributing to a more reliable energy infrastructure. [pdf]
A zinc–iodine single flow battery (ZISFB) with super high energy density, efficiency and stability was designed and presented for the first time. In this design, an electrolyte with very high concentration (7.5 M KI and 3.75 M ZnBr 2) was sealed at the positive side. [pdf]
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Solar power’s biggest ally, the battery energy storage systems (BESS), has arrived in force in 2024. The pairing of batteries with solar photovoltaic (PV) farms is rapidly reshaping how and when solar energy is used, turning daylight-only generation into flexible, round-the-clock power. [pdf]
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Meridian Energy has been granted resource consent from Whangārei District Council and Northland Regional Council for the construction of Aotearoa’s largest grid-connected battery energy storage system at Ruakākā, north of Auckland. [pdf]
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