Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, part of Jameel Energy, has secured 2.3GW of transmission grid capacity in Germany to support battery storage, solar PV and hybrid renewable projects. FRV said grid access has become a decisive factor for large-scale renewable and storage projects in Germany. The secured portfolio is expected to reach ready-to-build status between 2026 and 2029 across regions including Brandenburg, Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia, covering 2-hour and 4-hour BESS projects, solar PV plants and hybrid projects.

Octopus Energy has launched SolarUp in Germany, targeting PV systems that have reached the end of their 20-year feed-in tariff period as well as new solar customers seeking more predictable energy costs. The package combines a fixed-price electricity tariff, annual payments for exported surplus power, battery storage and inverter retrofits.

Spanish renewable energy developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has announced that it has secured 2.3GW of grid connection capacity in Germany for the development of battery energy storage (BESS), solar, and hybrid energy projects, with the relevant projects expected to progressively reach "Ready to Build" (RTB) status between 2026 and 2029. The projects are mainly distributed across the states of Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia, covering standalone storage, solar, and hybrid solar-storage projects. Among them, a 750MW storage project in Brandenburg is nearing construction permit approval; the Lower Saxony portfolio totals nearly 700MW, including a 600MW battery storage facility, a 13.8MW solar plant, and three hybrid projects; while North Rhine-Westphalia is planning a portfolio exceeding 900MW in total scale, including a 900MW/3,600MWh battery storage facility. FRV stated that, against the backdrop of widespread grid connection constraints facing large-scale renewable energy projects in Germany, securing transmission grid access capacity in advance will provide critical assurance for project development. The company plans to deploy 2-hour and 4-hour duration storage systems, storing surplus renewable energy and releasing it during peak demand periods to enhance grid flexibility and renewable energy absorption capacity, supporting Germany's energy transition.

Japanese renewable energy developer Sun Village Co., Ltd. announced its mid-to-long-term growth strategy "Road to 2030", mapping out a 50-billion-yen investment blueprint to build a next-generation energy infrastructure combining renewable supply with battery storage flexibility. By 2030, the company plans to scale its solar power development and ownership capacity to 2GW, while establishing a deployment network for 400MW of grid-scale battery storage. Representative Director Tsuguhiro Mimura emphasized that integrating generation, storage, and supply-demand operations will maximize energy value and drive sustainable growth. To transition renewable energy into a primary power source and navigate Japan's strict grid constraints, Sun Village will diversify its revenue streams via the Feed-in Premium (FIP) system and corporate PPAs, while fully entering the supply-demand adjustment and capacity markets. Through these initiatives, the company aims to evolve into a comprehensive energy platform handling everything from asset creation to intelligent control, ultimately targeting a sales scale of 100 billion yen. This dual focus on supply and adjustment capacity is designed to stabilize the local grid, enhance disaster resilience, and support Japan’s broader decarbonization goals.

After both sodium-ion battery cathodes and hard carbon anodes recorded significant increases YoY and MoM in May, the midstream and downstream segments of the industry chain—electrolytes and battery cells—also delivered impressive results, yet structural issues lurk beneath the growth.

Ivanhoe Mines said construction of Kamoa-Kakula’s on-site solar and battery storage facilities remains on schedule, with 60 MW of baseload power expected to be delivered from early Q3 2026. The company also plans to expand on-site solar generation and storage capacity to 120 MW by the end of 2027. In addition, Kamoa-Kakula has secured key operating consumables, including diesel inventory, to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions. Market participants believe the enhanced power infrastructure will strengthen operational reliability and support future production growth.

According to DTE Energy on May 28, the company recently signed a USD 1.6 billion BESS supply contract with LG Energy Solution Vertech. Under the agreement, DTE Energy will receive BESS units for eight energy storage projects to be developed across Michigan over the next two years, using batteries produced at LG Energy Solution’s Holland plant in Michigan. The contract will secure a total battery storage capacity of 6 GWh.

In the first quarter of 2026, global energy storage system shipments reached 100.0 GWh, a 96.5% increase from 50.9 GWh in the same period of 2025, bringing quarterly shipments to an entirely new scale.

San Marino’s public utility AASS has launched a call for expressions of interest to acquire companies holding ground-mounted PV assets in San Marino or Italy, aiming to improve energy security and reduce reliance on imported electricity. Eligible projects may be operating, under construction or ready to build, but must be commissioned by Dec. 31, 2026, with a maximum value of EUR 15 million per project. Battery storage can be included, but standalone storage projects are not eligible. SMM believes the move reflects growing efforts by smaller European economies to use domestic and cross-border renewable investments to strengthen energy security and long-term power price stability.

Dubai-based developer Amea Power has commissioned its 120MW Doornhoek solar project in South Africa’s North West province. The USD 120 million project is the first awarded under South Africa’s REIPPPP Bid Window 6 to reach commercial operation, with USD 100 million in debt financing provided by Standard Bank South Africa. Doornhoek is Amea Power’s first operational asset in South Africa, while the company is also developing two battery storage projects of more than 300MWh each in the same province. SMM believes the project reflects the gradual delivery of South Africa’s renewable procurement pipeline, with solar-plus-storage set to play a larger role in easing power shortages and improving grid flexibility.