Colombia's first grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) came online in 2023 near Medellín – a 20MW/40MWh behemoth that's essentially a giant Tesla Powerwall for the national grid. Here's why it matters: Move over, oil.
[pdf] Retired battery energy storage systems (RBESS) have emerged as both a sustainability imperative and technical minefield since China's 2024 policy push for circular battery economies [1] [3]. Well, here's the kicker: second-life lithium batteries typically cost 30-40% less than new equivalents.
[pdf] Batteries became the main energy storage technology in the United States in 2024, surpassing hydro pumped storage. After showing a year-over-year increase of 80 percent in 2023, the capacity of battery storage installations in the U.S. was projected to reach almost 30 gigawatts by the end of 2024.
[pdf] If you’re looking for a clear, accurate, expert breakdown of solar battery storage prices in Australia, this guide from ADS Solar covers everything — 2025 pricing, installation costs, government incentives, brands, sizes, value-for-money options, and real-world savings.
[pdf] The project, built by the Chinese state-run energy giant PowerChina and financed by Zambia’s national utility ZESCO, is designed to stabilize power for mining operations, the lifeblood of Zambia’s economy.
[pdf] In the United States, cumulative utility-scale battery storage capacity exceeded 26 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, according to our January 2025 Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory.
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