Energy Storage Projects Lead SJVN Auction to Record Low
Although most utility-scale "Solar + ESS" tenders issued so far are technology-agnostic, the requirement for solar co-location, along with a short commissioning timeline of 24
Standalone energy storage systems account for 64
Standalone Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are becoming the backbone of India''s utility-scale ESS auctions, accounting for 64% of the total tenders issued between January and March 2025 alone, according to a new
Battery Storage is here: A game-changer for India''s
A report by JMK Research in 2023 commented on the rise of grid-scale energy storage systems (ESS) via demand-driven tenders, and how this was becoming important for the grid integration of renewables.
China''s CGN New Energy announces winning bidders in 10 GWh BESS tender
CGN New Energy has selected seven winners from 50 bidders in its 10 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) tender, with the lowest bid at CNY 0.458/Wh ($63/kWh).
Malaysia commissions its first big BESS at coal-fired
The commissioning is a new development for utility-scale BESS in Malaysia. The country is turning to energy storage and other forms of renewables to meet its population''s growing demand for power.
Greece launches 4.7 GW utility-scale battery storage
Following a brief consultation in late February, the Greek government has unveiled a new battery storage program targeting 4.7 GW of utility-scale, standalone projects which will be given a priority connection and
Tariff in solar+ESS auction 5.8% lower than previous SECI tender
According to Bloomberg estimates cited in the report, battery prices could decline further to about USD 112 per kWh by the end of 2025, potentially driving future Solar +
Q1 2025: ESS Accounts For 64% Utility-Scale Tendering Activity
India''s Standalone Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are becoming the backbone of India''s utility-scale ESS auctions, accounting for 64% of the total tenders issued between
Utility-scale renewable energy tendering trends in India
The ability to replicate successful tender types and introduce novel tender designs will define the trajectory of utility-scale renewable energy tendering in India. SECI''s
The Real Cost of Commercial Battery Energy Storage in 2025
Discover the true cost of commercial battery energy storage systems (ESS) in 2025. GSL Energy breaks down average prices, key cost factors, and why now is the best time
BNEF: Australian utility appetite for big batteries rising
A list of battery projects owned or operated by Australian electricity retailers. Image: BloombergNEF The "2025 Australia Energy Storage Update" report forecasts utility-scale BESS deployment of 2.3 GW, in 2024, in
Cost Projections for Utility-Scale Battery Storage: 2025 Update
In 2016, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) published a set of cost projections for utility-scale lithium-ion batteries (Cole et al. 2016). Those 2016 projections relied heavily on
rnList of Upcoming Grid-scale/Utility Scale Energy Storage
You will need to send an email to tender@blackridgeresearch to submit a tender in our database. Our team will share the submission guidelines to ensure your tender is live in our
Fluence launches highly-modular 7.5 MWh AC-based
U.S.-based Fluence Energy has launched its latest grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) solution Smartstack, featuring an innovative design that facilitates logistics and maintenance, while delivering
A 2025 Update on Utility-Scale Energy Storage
Another year of growth in the utility-scale storage market also marked a second consecutive year of record lows in the installed cost of lithium-ion batteries. However, trade actions and changes to tax policy have the
Photovoltaic Solar Energy Monthly RE Update – March 2025
Note: Photovoltaic solar energy includes utility-scale solar, rooftop solar and off-grid/distributed solar segments State wise utility scale solar and wind installed capacity in February 2025 In
China''s Huadian announces winners in 6 GWh BESS
The latest results follow in the footsteps of recent procurements which saw similarly low prices. In December, PowerChina''s 2025-2026 energy storage system procurement, which sought 16 GWh of BESS, saw bids
Tenders for 1.5 GWh of Indian utility-scale batteries
Tenders for 1.5 GWh of Indian utility-scale batteries NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) wants a 250 MW/1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Kayamkulam thermal power plant and a separate 130 MW/520
PowerChina receives bids for 16 GWh BESS tender
The tender attracted 76 bidders, with quoted prices ranging from $60.5/kWh to $82/kWh, averaging $66.3/kWh. Notably, 60 of the bids were below $68.4/kWh, signaling competitive pricing trends in China''s energy storage
Q1 2025: ESS Accounts For 64% Utility-Scale Tendering Activity
With continued battery price declines and government support, BESS will likely dominate future Standalone ESS tenders, ensuring faster and more cost-effective energy
Evolution of Grid-Scale Energy Storage System Tenders in
The utility-scale ESS market in India saw its first installation with a pilot project by Power Grid Corporation of India in 2017 in Puducherry. It was set up with a capacity of 500 Kilowatt-hour
CATL unveils 9 MWh utility-scale battery
The world''s biggest battery maker unveiled its latest utility-scale battery energy storage product- the Tener Stack – at the Smarter E show. The 9 MWh system supports both centralized and
Bigger cell sizes among major BESS cost reduction
The scale of the reduction suggests that in addition to the falling cost of batteries—BNEF''s recent Lithium-ion Battery Price Survey found that battery pack prices fell 20% year-on-year to 2024, again the biggest drop
What Does Green Energy Storage Cost in 2025?
As battery storage costs decline, utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will likely experience significant decreases in battery pack costs, outpacing other system components,
US utility-scale energy storage pricing report H1 2025
This report analyzes the cost of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) within the US utility-scale energy storage segment, providing a 10-year price forecast
Utility-scale renewable energy tendering trends in
The ability to replicate successful tender types and introduce novel tender designs will define the trajectory of utility-scale renewable energy tendering in India. SECI''s offshore wind and concentrated solar tenders will