Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a new clean energy auction under Resolution 40208 to secure 15-year supply contracts starting in 2030. The scheme supports solar, wind, battery storage, and hybrid projects through four distinct product categories, including peak-hour supply to incentivize energy storage. By mitigating price volatility and addressing climate-related risks like 'El Niño', the initiative aims to strengthen the national power system and accelerate the integration of renewable energy. The auction process is scheduled for completion by July 31, 2026.

Türkiye is rapidly scaling up its battery energy storage sector, with over 33 GW of wind and solar projects integrated with storage already approved under recent policy support introduced in 2022. The strategy supports Türkiye’s long-term goal of raising renewable energy’s share above 50% by 2035 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2053. Most projects are expected to adopt lithium-ion technology with defined storage requirements to improve grid stability. As projects begin transitioning from approval to construction and operation, Türkiye is emerging as a significant hub for hybrid renewable-plus-storage development.

Botswana's President Duma Boko has announced an agreement with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to develop a 500 MW solar and battery storage project. According to reports, Oman's NAQAA Sustainable Energy LLC, a subsidiary of the state-owned renewable energy company O-Green, has been selected to design, finance, construct, and operate the facility. Located in the town of Maun within Botswana's northwestern region, the project has a minimum operational life of 25 years and is set for a groundbreaking ceremony on April 16. With only 181.5 MW of operational solar capacity currently recorded, this development represents a crucial step for Botswana to achieve its target of increasing the renewable energy share in its national mix from 8% today to 50% by 2030.

A consortium led by Tokyu Land Corporation will invest approximately JPY 30 billion in six grid-scale battery storage projects in Japan, totaling 174 MW. Scheduled to come online between FY 2027 and FY 2029, the projects will be located across regions including Hokkaido and Fukuoka. Battery systems will be supplied by Itochu, a key partner in the multi-firm initiative. This collaborative investment model involving firms like Tokyo Century and Nomura highlights a growing focus on co-managed infrastructure to support Japan’s decarbonization goals.

Australian energy provider MyNu Energy has launched the PowerQub-M, a trailer-mounted solar and battery storage system designed to replace traditional diesel generators. The mobile unit combines a 3 kW demountable solar array with battery options ranging from 60 kWh to 240 kWh, delivering power outputs between 25 kVA and 160 kVA. MyNu co-founder Shaun Nugent highlighted that the system is built for rapid deployment in remote or temporary environments, such as construction sites, farms, and disaster recovery zones. By repurposing second-life EV batteries, the PowerQub-M offers businesses a reliable, fuel-independent power source that significantly reduces both noise and carbon emissions compared to diesel-based alternatives.

Australia’s utility-scale solar and wind generation reached 4.7 TWh in March 2026, a 2% year-on-year increase according to Rystad Energy. As the country transitioned into autumn, Queensland and Western Australia emerged as top performers, with the Columboola solar plant leading the rankings with a 32.4% AC capacity factor. Notably, Queensland hit a historic milestone in wind generation, while southern states experienced a seasonal slump. The market’s transformation is accelerating as 8.9 GW of utility battery storage and renewables continue to displace gas generation, particularly during evening peaks, signaling a shift toward hybrid configurations to maximize asset utilization.

New modeling by Ember reveals that solar paired with battery storage could supply 90% of India's electricity demand at an 'LCOE' of 'INR' 5.06/kWh. Achieving this requires roughly 930 GW of solar capacity and 2,560 GWh of battery storage, utilizing less than a third of the country's ground-mounted solar potential. While a 100% solar system is technically feasible, costs would rise disproportionately, making a 90% target more economically viable when combined with existing wind, hydro, and nuclear. The study notes that solar-plus-storage is already cost-competitive in major Indian states, though maintaining supply during the extended low-sunlight monsoon season remains a primary challenge.

Azerbaijan has begun installing large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support the dynamic development of renewable energy sources.

France's TotalEnergies and the UAE's Masdar have formed a $2.2 billion 50-50 joint venture to merge their onshore renewable activities across nine Asian countries. The 'JV' will act as the sole vehicle for developing solar, wind, and battery storage projects in markets including Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia. It will launch with 3 GW of operational assets and a 6 GW pipeline expected to be operational by 2030. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with roughly 200 employees, the partnership aims to accelerate clean energy deployment across Asia.

SK Innovation E&S has completed and begun operations of the largest energy storage system (ESS) facility in New York State. According to industry sources on the 31st, its subsidiary KCE launched the KCE NY 6 battery storage facility located on Electric Avenue in Blasdell, Erie County. The project, with a capacity of 20MW (45.6MWh), is the largest single ESS site constructed in New York at the time of its commissioning and is directly connected to the local power grid.