Dutch startup Ore Energy has connected its iron-air battery to the grid in Delft, the Netherlands. The company announced the system is the first of its kind to be fully operational and grid-connected in the world, while also being the first fully-built in the European Union.
[pdf] State-owned Niger Electricity Co. is seeking consultants to carry out feasibility, environmental and social impact studies for the construction of a 60 MW solar plant with storage. The project will be built in the town of Tahoua, western Niger.
[pdf] A 2023 ASEAN Energy Report revealed that Laos could've powered an additional 400,000 homes last year if they'd had proper storage solutions. That's where China's expertise enters the picture. China's invested $1.2 billion in Laos' energy sector since 2020, focusing on cloud-connected storage systems.
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