Welcome Energy storage is rapidly become more and more relevant due to the increasing renewable energy fraction in the grid, the rise of photovoltaics and the increase in electric cars. This website aims to give an overview of
As one of the largest battery technology research platforms available to industrial R&D projects in Switzerland, the overall aim of ESReC is to develop knowledge and technologies essential for
The project in Ingenbohl, Switzerland. Image: EWS AG. Utility EWS AG and developer MW Storage have completed the expansion of a battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Switzerland from
Battery storage: The Swiss Army knife of the energy transition Costs per unit for energy storage projects are falling again, price volatility is paving the way for increased returns, and political
Thus, this part needs to be summarized. Energy storage has entered the preliminary commercialization stage from the demonstration project stage in China. Therefore,
The Department of Energy''s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) is pioneering innovations to advance a 21st century electric grid. A key component of that is the development, deployment, and utilization of bi
Substituting fossil fuels with renewable energies will not be feasible without a massive expansion of seasonal energy storage. Seasonal thermal energy storage (STES) can make a significant contribution here. To date, the
As we approach Q2 2025''s bid deadline, one thing''s clear: Switzerland isn''t just buying storage systems—they''re procuring grid resilience. The winners won''t be those with the cheapest kWh
This paper summarises results and experiences from several demonstration projects across European countries in the field of battery energy storage system (BESS) integration to the
The research and development of the gravity energy storage system have been based in Ticino and operational since 2019 with its R&D center. The commercial demonstration
The largest solar generation plus energy storage project ever to be built in the Caribbean has been announced by the government of St Kitts and Nevis, the state-owned St Kitts Electric
Romania''''s energy ministry has re-launched a competitive tender for battery storage projects, seeking to have at least 240MW/480MWh of energy storage facilities up and running by mid
As bidding heats up this quarter, watch for alliances between traditional utilities and tech disruptors. The race isn''t just about storing electrons - it''s about proving large-scale storage
In a first step, this project, which is funded by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, aims to quantify the benefits of decentralized, customer-side battery storage for the distribution grid. In a
But throw hybrid energy storage into the mix? Boom! Suddenly, we''re talking about a $33 billion global industry that''s reshaping how we generate and store electricity [1].
TThis page provides resource to help understand the contract development process and best practices in standardizing contract templates and request for proposals (RFPs).
Information on national and international energy research projects with Swiss partners can be found on various search platforms, depending on how projects are funded.
Let''s face it—energy storage isn''t just for Tesla Powerwall enthusiasts anymore. With the global energy storage market hitting a staggering $33 billion [1], shared energy storage lease bidding
For wind and solar power plants to reach their full potential, they need storage systems. A Swiss start-up is introducing a gravity-based battery solution.
On May 26, the world first non-supplementary combustion compressed air energy storage power station — China '''' s National Experimental Demonstration Project J intan Salt Cavern
The Energy Storage Demonstration and Pilot Grant Program is designed to enter into agreements to carry out 3 energy storage system demonstration projects. Overview
Let''s cut to the chase – energy storage projects aren''t just about batteries anymore. The Avalupo Energy Storage Project bidding process has become the industry''s
Energy storage (ES) plays a key role in the energy transition to low-carbon economies due to the rising use of intermittent renewable energy in electrical grids. Among the
This paper provides an opportunity to find out the summary of the most recent results as well as challenges and open research questions in projects focusing on different BESS application in
Three utility-scale long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects have been selected for contract awards in a tender held on behalf of the state of New South Wales, Australia. The
The Rudong battery is part of the "new energy storage demonstration pilot projects" defined by China''s National Energy Administration, according to Energy Vault.
Substituting fossil fuels with renewable energies will not be feasible without a notable expansion of seasonal energy storage. Seasonal thermal energy storages (STES) are expected to
The European Energy Storage Market Monitor (EMMES) updates the analysis of the European energy storage market (including household storage, industrial storage and pre-metre storage) and forecasts until
ie Wasser Bern - EWB) and four academic partners (Universities of Geneva, Bern, Neuchâtel and ETH Zurich), with support from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy. The aims are to develop
For a complete overview of the applicable criteria, please refer to the directive on the submission and evaluation of applications and financial support for energy research, pilot and demonstration projects.
The Pilot and Demonstration programme acts as an interface between research and the market. Its main aim is to help increase the status of development of new technologies so that they can
