Battery energy storage facility plans are deferred

South River joins Burk’s Falls in opposing Almaguin battery storage station

The Village of South River is the latest Almaguin Highlands community to oppose the development of a lithium battery energy storage system.

Battery energy storage facility plans are deferred

The decision to build an “alien” battery energy storage facility in Nursling that could create a “horrendous industrialised” site has been…

Senator Addabbo advances animal welfare bills and battery storage safety legislation – QNS

Apr. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo has recently taken action on animal welfare protection and public concern by introducing and co-sponsoring several key legislative initiatives.  These efforts aim to improve the lives of animals across the state and respond to growing concerns about the placement and safety of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in local communities. In recognition of Animal Advocacy Day, Addabbo is reaff…

Battery price drop boosts Africa’s solar energy storage – AFSIA

By Larry Claasen THE slow uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has inadvertently led to a battery price drop, resulting in cheaper solar storage on the continent, says African Solar Industry […] The post Battery price drop boosts Africa’s solar energy storage – AFSIA appeared first on Cape Business News.

1,000 people object to North Yorkshire battery storage schemes - Hambleton Today

More than 1,000 people have objected to two battery energy storage systems (BESS) planned for the North Yorkshire countryside. Parish councils and countryside groups have also criticised the proposals at South Kilvington, near Thirsk, and East Rounton, between Northallerton and Yarm. The 1GW BESS plans have been submitted by green energy company NatPower. The Bellwood scheme proposed for farmland at South Kilvington has attracted more than 800 o…

Controversial plan for battery storage unit "premature", council told

PLANS for a battery storage development - which would keep energy generated by solar power for use through the National Grid - have provoked a huge wave of objections.