Veolia

A 5,000-megawatt nuclear programme will be launched by the South African government with NECSA to support national electricity supply and reduce power cuts.
OPEC confirms its global oil demand growth forecasts and anticipates a much smaller deficit for 2026, due to increased production from OPEC+ members.

IsoEnergy acquires Toro Energy for $49mn, creating global uranium platform

Canada’s IsoEnergy will acquire Australia’s Toro Energy for AUD75mn ($49mn), creating a diversified uranium production platform with assets across Australia, Canada and the United States.
en_1140131041540
New Delhi plans to allocate INR6.4tn ($77bn) to develop transmission infrastructure for 76 GW of electricity from the Brahmaputra Basin by 2047, amid growing cross-border pressures.
EDP will accelerate two major solar projects in Australia after securing government-backed contracts under the Capacity Investment Scheme.

JP Morgan Chase commits $1.5 trillion to critical minerals and industrial resilience

JP Morgan Chase has launched a $1.5 trillion, ten-year investment initiative targeting critical minerals, defence technologies and strategic supply chains across the United States.
en_1140131028540
Westbrooke Real et son partenaire CVE South Africa ont racheté un portefeuille solaire couvrant 91 stations Shell en Afrique du Sud, marquant un transfert d’actifs majeur dans le secteur énergétique local.
The upcoming Sizewell C nuclear power plant secures its fuel supply through agreements signed with Urenco and Framatome, marking a key step in strengthening the United Kingdom’s long-term energy stability.

Taaleri Energia invests in a 112 MW wind farm in Latvia

Taaleri Energia’s SolarWind III Fund partners with Lords LB Asset Management to develop a 112 MW onshore wind project in Smiltene, scheduled for commissioning in early 2027.
en_1140131031540
The Dinawan Wind Farm project, first phase of a 1.3 GW energy hub, was selected in the fourth tender round of the Capacity Investment Scheme launched by the Australian Government.
Idemitsu Kosan has commissioned a 15MW/48MWh energy storage facility in Himeji, marking the start of its deployment in grid-scale storage with Japanese public funding.

Australia exceeds target with 6.6GW awarded in latest tender round

The Australian government awarded contracts to 20 renewable and storage projects, surpassing the initial 6GW goal under the fourth round of the Capacity Investment Scheme.
en_1140121053540
The Padua Complex will deliver 400 MW/1.8 GWh capacity with Tesla's support, at a strategic node of the Texas grid, following legislative action to strengthen energy reliability.
Rockpoint Gas Storage finalised its initial public offering in Canada with an upsized offer of 32 million shares for gross proceeds of C$704mn ($512mn), marking a new step in Brookfield’s partial divestment strategy.

Africa Energy granted regulatory reprieve for South African offshore Block 11B/12B

Africa Energy postpones submission of its environmental impact assessment for Block 11B/12B following a recent court ruling affecting offshore exploration authorisations in South Africa.
en_1140121062540
LIFT Power has completed the first phase of baseline studies for the Yellowknife lithium project, a key step toward permitting and long-term mine planning.
The New Providence power grid modernisation project is progressing 28% faster than expected, with Bahamas Grid Company reporting measurable gains in service quality and network reliability.

Salt River Project launches 50 MWh storage pilot with ESS in Arizona

Salt River Project will partner with ESS to install a 50 MWh long-duration energy storage system in Pinal County as part of its capacity expansion plan to meet rising demand.
en_1140121045540
Moscow strengthens industrial joint ventures with Tajikistan by leveraging hydropower, agriculture, and mining in a strategy based on mutual interest and economic complementarity.
JANAF is interested in acquiring a 20 to 25% stake in NIS, as the Russian-owned share is now subject to US sanctions.
A steel site in Taizhou now hosts Jiangsu’s largest behind-the-meter energy storage system, with 120 MW of output and 240 MWh of capacity, developed by Jingjiang Taifu New Energy.
Braille Energy Systems will directly integrate the distribution of its lithium battery line for drag racing, previously managed by Tony Christian Racing, consolidating its motorsport operations starting October 1.

NorthX invests $1.6mn in three Canadian energy storage companies

NorthX Climate Tech commits $1.6mn to three Canadian energy storage firms, supporting the development of localised grid solutions in British Columbia and Alberta.
en_1140240927540-2
Eni has launched an industrial project with Seri Industrial to produce lithium iron phosphate batteries in Brindisi, targeting a capacity of more than 8 GWh per year.
OCI Energy has finalised construction financing with ING for the Alamo City project, a 480 MWh battery to be operated by CPS Energy from 2027 in Bexar County, Texas.

Palladio Partners and Voltfang to invest EUR250mn in energy storage by 2029

Palladio Partners and Voltfang join forces to deploy large-scale energy storage systems in Germany, targeting EUR250mn ($267mn) in investments by the end of 2029.
en_114021092043540
EVE Energy has commissioned in China a 400MWh energy storage system based on 628Ah cells, a world first that paves the way for large-scale industrialisation of ultra-high-capacity batteries.
GridStor has acquired a 100 MW battery storage project in Arizona from Strata Clean Energy, under a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service to meet rising power demand.

ERCOT surpasses California with 14.2 GW of battery storage capacity

Texas grid ERCOT becomes the top US battery storage market, contributing over half of national Q2 additions with 3.2 GW and overtaking California for the first time.
en_1140180936540
North America's virtual power plant market expanded by 13.7% year-over-year, driven by a more than 33% increase in corporate deployments, end users, and monetised programmes.
The Canadian government grants $55mn funding to Hydrostor to support the development of its 200 MW Silver City storage project in New South Wales.

Sion Power launches ultra-thin lithium-metal anode with 2-micron vacuum deposition

Sion Power has developed a vacuum deposition technology enabling the production of ultra-thin lithium-metal anodes, doubling cell life and allowing large-scale industrial manufacturing.
en_1140150949540
Gotion High-Tech will build a 100 GWh battery gigafactory in Kénitra, while Morocco’s power mix remains largely fossil-fuel based.
Turbo Energy has secured a 366MWh contract to equip ten industrial sites in Spain with energy storage systems and a smart management platform, valued at approximately $53mn.

Australia awards 4.13 GW of capacity in third CIS tender

Sixteen battery storage projects have been selected to deliver 4.13 GW under the third Capacity Investment Scheme tender, with commissioning expected by the end of 2029.
en_1140150938540
Led by Chile and dominated by utility-scale projects, Latin America's energy storage market is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 8 % through 2034.
A long-term tolling agreement between Zelestra and BKW targets the construction of a 2 GWh battery energy storage system in northern Italy, with full commissioning scheduled for 2028.

Fidra Energy secures £445mn for 3.1 GWh energy storage project

Scottish developer Fidra Energy reaches financial close on its Thorpe Marsh site, with equity funding led by EIG and the UK’s National Wealth Fund, marking a significant step in the UK’s energy storage sector.
en_1140100935540
Grenergy has secured $270mn in non-recourse financing to install 3.5 GWh of batteries in Phase 6 of the Oasis de Atacama project, marking a major step in expanding its energy storage capacity in Chile.
Eos Energy rolls out DawnOS, a U.S.-developed control software platform designed to maximise performance and security across Eos Z3 storage systems.