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Distributed generation

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8/11/2023 Feature / Rolf Bienert

How to realise the potential of virtual power plants

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are networked systems of decentralised energy or storage resources, such as solar photovoltaics (PVs) and electric vehicle (EV) batteries, that are pooled together to help power the electricity grid, particularly in times of peak demand. But are they underused? asks Rolf Bienert, Managing and Technical Director at the global OpenADR Alliance.

Energy storage

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20/3/2024 News

Urgent call for action for long-duration energy storage in the UK

The UK Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee’s new report on long-duration energy storage says the government must act fast to ensure that energy storage technologies can scale up in time to decarbonise the electricity system and ensure energy security by 2035. Meanwhile, a number of new initiatives have been announced, aimed at supporting UK grid stability.

Batteries

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19/11/2025 Feature / Toby Clark

Energy storage – long and short-term

Lithium-ion batteries sometimes seem to have taken over the world, as they are nearly universal in consumer electronic devices. One of their most obvious benefits is that they retain charge for a substantial length of time, writes Toby Clark.

Energy storage

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25/2/2026 Feature / Brian Davis

How to address the challenges of scaling storage worldwide

‘The defining challenge of the next phase of the energy transition is storage,’ said Malcolm Turnbull, a former Prime Minister of Australia and now President of the International Hydropower Association, at International Energy Week. Via a video link, Turnbull introduced a wide-ranging discussion on the technical, commercial and geopolitical challenges of scaling up a mix of storage technologies, with increasing cross-border co-operation globally. Brian Davis, Features Editor, New Energy World, reports.

Energy storage

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3/8/2022 Feature / Erich Kisi

Powering ahead with storage – one thermal block at a time

There is considerable scope for new, long-duration thermal energy storage to help Australia’s electricity system accommodate larger quantities of new renewable generation. And this could be installed at existing coal-fired power stations, explains Erich Kisi, CEO of MGA Thermal.

Energy transition

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18/2/2026 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Taking the long view: Energy Institute President’s Award Winner 2026

Winner of the 2026 Energy Institute President’s Award, Lei Zhang HonFEI, Founder of the Chinese renewables company Envision, gives a valuable insight on technology innovation and keys to success in AI-supported renewable energy development globally. On the day he received what is the Energy Institute’s highest honour, Lei Zhang spoke to New Energy World’s Senior Editor Will Dalrymple about his past, his vision of the future and how he sees the state of the energy transition today.

Banking, finance and investment

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20/4/2026 Feature / Kristy Jooste

Debt and equity bankability for renewable energy project financing

The Energy Industries Council’s March 2026 Bankable Energies conference gathered financiers and borrowers to map out how to bridge the gap between net zero targets and the capital deployment required to reach them. With global investment in the energy transition hitting a record $2.3tn in 2025, the day’s conversation focused on risk mitigation and structured finance. Kristy Jooste AMEI, Senior Content Officer, Energy Institute, was there.

Energy storage

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14/12/2022 Feature / Stefan Hufnagl

From uncertainty towards independence – one path to self-sufficient energy systems

Global industry accounts for a significant proportion of energy consumption and the sector faces increasing pressure to turn to renewables. Here, Stefan Hufnagl from energy software provider COPA-DATA, explains why industrial consumers should consider becoming more independent from energy markets to reduce energy costs and ensure stability.

Energy efficiency / management

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23/3/2022 Comment / Jonathan Parr

The cleanest energy is the energy never used

Energy efficiency is as important to our sustainable future as wind farms and solar panels, making it a huge investment opportunity, writes Jonathan Parr, Head of Energy, Triple Point.

Energy storage

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24/9/2025 Feature / Andrew Mourant

Weeding out the duds: what’s driving growth of long-duration energy storage in the UK

A big breakthrough or just another small forward step? One key part of the UK government’s drive to hit net zero targets is by boosting national energy storage to help smooth out gaps between supply of intermittent renewables and variation in electricity demand. In spring 2025, energy regulator Ofgem announced plans to incentivise the best schemes while weeding out the no-hopers. The industry is still digesting how this might work out to everyone’s benefit, reports Andrew Mourant.

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How to realise the potential of virtual power plants

Urgent call for action for long-duration energy storage in the UK

Energy storage – long and short-term

How to address the challenges of scaling storage worldwide

Powering ahead with storage – one thermal block at a time

Taking the long view: Energy Institute President’s Award Winner 2026

Debt and equity bankability for renewable energy project financing

From uncertainty towards independence – one path to self-sufficient energy systems

The cleanest energy is the energy never used

Weeding out the duds: what’s driving growth of long-duration energy storage in the UK