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Energy storage plays a key role in Europe's energy transition: Poland accelerates deployment of grid-scale energy storage.

As the share of renewable energy continues to rise, Europe's power system faces flexibility challenges. Poland is strengthening grid stability by deploying large-scale energy storage systems and launching financial support schemes. This article, drawing on perspectives from LG Energy Solution experts, analyzes the key role of energy storage systems in Poland's and Europe's energy transition.

Sophia Sterling6 min read
Clean Energy

MIT Research: Most IRA Clean Energy Achievements Can Still Be Retained Under OBBBA

A latest MIT study shows that despite the "Package of Beautiful Bills" gradually phasing out some tax credits, 74% of the clean electricity capacity brought by the US Inflation Reduction Act is still expected to come online. Among them, solar and energy storage are less affected, but the retention rate for onshore wind is less than half.

Lars van der Meer5 min read
Clean Energy

TotalEnergies ENEOS Expands Rooftop Photovoltaic Projects in Indonesia: How Distributed Energy Drives Industrial Decarbonization in Southeast Asia

TotalEnergies ENEOS completed the second phase of rooftop solar expansion at its Ceres factory in Indonesia, with a total capacity of 3.6 MWp and annual generation of 4,630 MWh, covering about 12% of the factory's electricity consumption. The project adopts a 15-year power purchase agreement model, achieving emission reductions and cost savings with zero upfront investment. This article analyzes the role of distributed solar in industrial decarbonization in Southeast Asia, business models, and grid challenges.

Amira Al-Fayed9 min read
Grid & Storage

UK energy storage investment accelerates again: Revera's 400MW Hunterston battery project approved

Revera Energy has made a final investment decision on the 400MW/800MWh Hunterston battery energy storage project, located in North Ayrshire, Scotland, with construction expected to start in the third quarter of 2026. This investment is the latest example of the accelerated expansion of the UK energy storage market, marking the key role that large-scale battery storage plays in grid flexibility.

Sophia Sterling5 min read
Clean Energy

The Truth Behind the Surge in Clean Energy Investment: The Dilemma of Fossil Fuel Waste

The latest report from the International Energy Agency shows that global clean energy investment reached $2.2 trillion in 2025, nearly double that of fossil fuels. However, fossil fuels still supply about 80% of the world's energy, with system efficiency of only 37%, wasting over $4.6 trillion annually. This article delves into the truth behind energy waste hidden in investment data, revealing the true economic logic of the clean energy transition—not replacing fuels, but replacing waste.

Elena Rossi6 min read
Grid & Storage

Volt Harbor Raises $2 Million in Funding: How Second-Hand Battery Energy Storage Is Entering Data Center and Grid Demand

Based on a CleanTechnica report, this article analyzes U.S. energy storage startup Volt Harbor’s $2 million seed funding, its modular software-defined energy storage platform for second-life batteries, and the significance of this technological approach for data centers, distribution grids, and the energy storage industry chain.

Lars van der Meer9 min read
Clean Energy

U.S. clean energy is expanding while also coming under pressure: how policy uncertainty is reshaping clean power investment

Based on the latest E2 project tracking data, the U.S. clean energy market in the first quarter of 2026 showed a split pattern in which “accelerated construction” and “project withdrawals” coexisted. Solar, wind, and storage projects accelerated amid rising power demand and a narrowing window for tax incentives, but manufacturing investment—especially in the electric vehicle and battery segments—has clearly slowed. Policy changes are simultaneously affecting power supply, supply chain布局, and capital allocation.

Lars van der Meer9 min read
Clean Energy

The clean energy discussion is shifting from “installed capacity growth” to “system integration”: why have solar power and energy storage become the industry’s focus?

Using a case in which a report on solar energy sparked widespread reader discussion, this article starts from the energy system, energy storage deployment, grid constraints, and policy environment to analyze why clean energy is shifting from a sole focus on installed capacity toward attention to power system integration, cost structure, and long-term scalability.

Amira Al-Fayed9 min read