PGE Group has launched a tender for a 400 MW/2-hour battery energy storage system in Gryfino, Poland, expanding the state-owned company’s national storage capacity to 800 MWh. August 15, 2025 Tristan Rayner Image: Nikiko, Pixabay From ESS News Polish state-owned energy company PGE Group announced a new tender for the construction of a battery energy storage facility in Gryfino, one of the largest in the country once completed. The facility will have a power output of 400 MW and storage capacit...

Italy’s environment and energy ministry has approved six utility-scale battery storage projects in Lazio, Campania, Basilicata and Puglia. August 15, 2025 Lara Morandotti Image: Pexels, Josh Hild From ESS News A decree issued on Aug. 7, 2025, authorized a 120 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) developed by BESS Sessa Aurunca S.r.l. The facility will be built on agricultural land in Sessa Aurunca, near Caserta, and will include 392 battery containers and 49 power conversion systems. It wil...

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Gentari Renewables Australia is developing 243 MW of solar alongside 172 MW/409 MWh of battery energy storage in the state of New South Wales. The project is scheduled to begin commercial operations in early 2027. August 14, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Gentari Renewables Australia Gentari Renewables Australia has broken ground on the Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage project in New South Wales, Australia. The project will include 243 MW of solar capacity and a 172 MW/409 MWh battery energy sto...