Report Provides Overview of Planning, Zoning Issues for Battery Storage

A new report from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory provides an overview of battery energy storage systems from a land use perspective and describes the implications for

2024 Jun 18

Mayor Garcetti Celebrates Final Approval of Largest Solar and Energy

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced unanimous City Council approval of power purchase agreements for the Eland Solar and Storage Center — the largest

2025 Oct 20

Darden Clean Energy Project is First to Reach Key Milestone

SACRAMENTO – The California Energy Commission (CEC) has released its staff assessment, which includes a draft environmental impact report (EIR), for the Darden Clean

2025 Jun 26

Navigating Land Approval for Energy Storage Power Stations: A

That''s what land approval for energy storage projects can feel like without proper guidance. With global energy storage capacity projected to reach 1.3 TWh by 2030, understanding zoning

2025 May 03

Mayor Garcetti Celebrates Final Approval of

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced unanimous City Council approval of power purchase agreements for the

2023 Oct 30

State Siting Authority of Energy Storage Facilities

In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, storage project developers have submitted petitions to the states'' power plant siting authorities seeking determination of whether those authorities have

2025 Apr 22

Moss Landing Power Plant

The Moss Landing Power Plant site has since been chosen as California''s primary location to provide battery based energy storage in order to better

2023 Mar 08

Battery Storage Land Lease Requirements & Rates 2024

The increasing demand for land suitable for solar and battery storage projects has driven up lease rates in recent years, especially because of the incentives offered by the IRA

2026 Jan 10

New York State Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook

The Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook contains information, tools, and step-by-step instructions to support local governments managing battery energy storage

2024 Apr 29

CEC Approves World''s Largest Solar + Battery Storage Project in

SACRAMENTO – The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Wednesday approved the Darden Clean Energy Project (DCEP), the first to be permitted under the state''s

2024 Oct 09

Battery storage power station – a comprehensive

This article provides a comprehensive guide on battery storage power station (also known as energy storage power stations). These facilities play a

2024 Sep 04

California approves world''s largest solar + storage

Cool factor: Once built, the project will be the largest battery energy storage system in the world. DCEP will be built on 9,500 acres of

2024 Oct 19

Nevada utility NV Energy seeks approval for 1GW

NV Energy will pay US$34.60/MWh for solar energy from 174 Power''s Boulder Solar III project. As part of its 2024 IRP, NV Energy is

2023 Aug 19

Power Plant Licensing

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has exclusive authority to license thermal plants 50 MW or larger (AFC), exempt certain small thermal power plants from its jurisdiction, and certify

2025 Aug 14

Energy storage power station land use standards

To leverage the efficacy of different types of energy storage in improving the frequency of the power grid in the frequency regulation of the power system, we scrutinized the capacity

2023 Nov 20

Bill Gates'' Terrapower permitted to unleash 345

The approval will allow for the construction of non-nuclear facilities – including the energy island portion that houses the molten-salt

2025 Jan 01

Maricopa Energy Center

About Maricopa Energy Center Maricopa Energy Center is a 550 MW hybrid solar photovoltaic and battery storage power plant located in Harquahala

2023 Sep 04

Planning approval granted in Western Australia for state''s flagship

Located at the site of Collie Power Station, a coal-fired power plant scheduled for decommissioning in 2027, the battery storage project is one of two being funded with AU$2.3

2023 Oct 29

Georgia Power seeks regulators'' approval for

Georgia Power, the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company, July 30 requested certification from the Georgia Public Service

2025 Jun 05

What approvals are required for energy storage projects?

Zoning approvals ascertain that the project site adheres to local land-use regulations, while interconnection agreements are crucial for connecting the storage system to

2023 Aug 01

UK''s Largest Battery Energy Storage Facility Approved Near Former Power

A major project to build one of the UK''s largest battery energy storage facilities near a former power station in Nottinghamshire has received approval after a successful

2025 Oct 09

PLANNING & ZONING FOR BATTERY ENERGY

The purpose of this guide is to help Michigan local government oficials and planners understand the current landscape of BESS deployment. It aims to empower them to effectively incorporate

2023 Jan 03

NYCEDC Advances Green Economy Action Plan with Support of

Battery energy storage systems in New York City are rigorously regulated, with oversight from the safety industry, federal, state, and local authorities. All code, location,

2024 Sep 18

X-Elio seeks EPBC approval for 720MW solar-plus

X-Elio has submitted a 720MW solar-plus-storage project in Queensland, Australia, to the Federal government for approval under the

2023 Jun 15

Largest battery storage project wins fast-track

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, the first to be fast tracked under its Opt-In

2023 Jul 26

NYC Energy Storage Systems Zoning Guide

Key new provisions pertaining to energy storage systems (ESS) are highlighted in the sections below, along with other zoning provisions pertinent to general construction/development

2023 Apr 07

NYCEDC Advances Green Economy Action Plan

The facility will serve as a large-scale battery energy storage system capable of charging from, and discharging into, the New York

2023 Sep 14

November EFSC Project Updates

Summit Ridge Renewable Energy Facility Facility Description: 261 MW combined wind and solar photovoltaic power generation facility with up to 201 MW battery storage and

2025 Oct 11

Georgia Power determines locations for 500 MW of

Georgia Power has identified locations for 500 MW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) authorized by the Georgia Public

2024 Oct 01

Energy Storage Power Station Project Land Area: What You

As battery densities improve by 8-12% annually, today''s energy storage project land needs might shrink faster than polar ice caps. But for now, smart planning remains crucial.

2023 Mar 30

Battery Storage Land Lease Requirements

Curious about BESS land lease requirements? Discover key insights on site selection, lease terms, and incentives to enhance your

2023 Apr 06

How to Navigate State and Local Permitting for Battery Energy Storage

Navigate state and local permitting for BESS projects with expert insights, regulatory steps, and strategies for successful energy storage development.

2025 Nov 06

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