BLT Energy has received development approval for the 800MW/4,800MWh Red Gully battery energy storage system in Western Australia. The project will be delivered in phases, with Phase 1 providing 400MW of power and 2,400MWh of storage to the South West Interconnected System. The approval marks an important milestone for the project and Western Australia's clean energy future. The Red Gully BESS will be located in the Shire of Gingin, adjacent to Western Power's Regans Terminal. Commissioning is [...]

A new report from Ember highlights the potential for solar energy and electric vehicles to transform Asia's energy landscape. The report estimates that Asia could save $350 billion a year on oil imports by electrifying its fleets, with savings projected to reach $110 billion by 2035 and $350 billion by 2050. Solar with firming, which combines solar power with battery storage, can now undercut most new gas power capacity in Asia, with costs below $100/megawatt-hour in most [...]

Maritime organisations, including Transport & Environment (T&E), have urged the EU Commission to integrate the shipping industry into its upcoming Electrification Action Plan. The plan, set to be published on July 15, aims to electrify Europe, reduce fossil fuel imports, and lower emissions. Shipping companies can now connect to local grids in ports, but significant barriers remain, hindering the industry's electrification.

Utility-scale solar generation in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) surpassed natural gas generation in the first five months of 2026. Solar electricity generation increased by 21% compared to the same period in 2024, while natural gas generation decreased by 60%. Solar generation outpaced natural gas on 82% of days, up from 21% in 2024 and 2025. The growth in solar and battery storage capacity, while natural gas capacity remained flat, contributed to this shift.

Aypa Power, a leading energy storage developer-operator, has successfully brought online the 250MW/1,000MWh Pediment energy storage project in Mesa, Arizona, in partnership with utility Salt River Project (SRP). The project, acquired by Aypa Power in 2024, is the first of two contracted projects with SRP and marks a significant addition to the utility's expanding energy storage portfolio. The project is expected to deliver over $16 million in direct economic impact and create over 200 construction jobs.

A coalition of US sodium-ion battery startups, known as the American Battery Leadership Coalition (ABLC), has formed to challenge China's dominance in the battery industry. The group, led by companies such as Alsym Energy and Peak Energy, aims to establish sodium-ion batteries as a key technology for US energy storage and manufacturing competitiveness. ABLC recognizes that China has a significant lead in sodium-ion manufacturing, but believes the US can still establish a leadership position through domestic resources [...]

The Public Utility Commission of Texas will consider a proposal to streamline the power approval process for data centers. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state's energy grid operator, is overwhelmed by a surge in interconnection requests from large energy users like data centers. The current process is struggling to keep pace, with 225 new requests in 2025, and ERCOT wants to evaluate data centers in batches. This change aims to address the challenge of evaluating [...]