An effective method of storing thermal energy from solar is through the use of phase change materials (PCMs). PCMs are isothermal in nature, and thus offer higher density energy storage and the ability to operate in a variable range of temperature conditions. [pdf]
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As part of its long-term energy strategy, the city plans to invest R39.5 billion in infrastructure between July 2024 and June 2027. Furthermore, Cape Town has issued a tender for its first battery energy storage system, which will feature a capacity of 5 MW/8 MWh. [pdf]
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The plan aims to add at least 3GW of renewable energy per year and up to 5GW by 2030. SAREM outlines a framework to facilitate the inclusive industrialisation of the country’s renewable energy and energy battery storage value chain. [pdf]
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Lilongwe, Malawi | 25th November 2024 ― The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and the Government of Malawi have officially launched the construction of a 20 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Kanengo substation in Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe. [pdf]
Austria's new solar policy, effective April 2024, brings significant changes to the renewable energy landscape. For residential energy storage systems, the policy introduces a 3 EUR/MWh electricity transition tax, while increasing taxes and reducing incentives for small-scale solar systems. [pdf]
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Unlike batteries or capacitors, phase change materials don’t store energy as electricity, but heat. This is done by using the unique physical properties of phase changes – in the case of a material transitioning between solid and liquid phases, or liquid and gas. [pdf]
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Under the new legislation, solar, wind and biomass plants that receive FiTs up to EUR 166/MWh can claim capital expenditure for the purchase and installation of storage capacity up to EUR 100,000/MWh. [pdf]
Spain's photovoltaic energy storage policy includes several key initiatives:The European Commission has approved a €700 million aid scheme for large-scale electricity storage in Spain, which will support standalone energy storage sites and projects alongside renewable energy facilities1.The Spanish government has set an energy storage target of 22.5GW by 2030 as part of its updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)2.By 2030, Spain expects to install 22.5GW of energy storage projects, which will include various technologies such as battery energy storage and pumped hydropower3.These policies reflect Spain's commitment to enhancing its renewable energy infrastructure and storage capabilities. [pdf]
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Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement on April 23 2025, during a session on the Ghana Energy Compact under Mission 300, organised by the World Bank. He said the proposed regulation is aimed at improving transparency in power procurement and securing better value for money. [pdf]
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A policy framework was published by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications in July 2024 “to clarify the role of electricity storage systems (ESS) in Ireland’s climate objectives and energy transition”. The Electricity Storage Policy Framework for Ireland [pdf]
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