100 MW/400 MWh Vanadium Flow Battery Storage Station Commissioned in Leshan, Sichuan
On July 27, the 100 MW/400 MWh all-vanadium redox flow battery storage station in Leshan, Sichuan, was connected to the grid. It is Sichuan's first grid-side grid-forming vanadium battery independent storage pilot project with a building-style layout. Vanadium flow batteries offer long-duration storage, high safety, and recyclable electrolytes, with a cycle life exceeding 20,000 cycles.
200 MW/800 MWh Grid-Side Independent Storage Station Breaks Ground in Tianzhu, Gansu
On July 25, the first phase of Guozong Green Energy's 200 MW/800 MWh grid-side independent storage station broke ground in Songshan, Tianzhu County, Wuwei, Gansu. Upon completion, it will significantly enhance regional grid regulation and renewable absorption, mitigate curtailment during peak generation, and support Gansu's desert-Gobi-wasteland base development.
Core Sections Awarded for Anhui Huoshan 1,200 MW Pumped Storage Plant
On July 27, winners were announced for the upper and lower reservoir civil works at the Huoshan pumped storage plant (RMB 7.556 billion, 4x300 MW), awarded to Sinohydro Bureau 5 and Gezhouba Group respectively. Located in Huoshan County with a rated head of 359 meters, construction starts August 1 with completion by 2030, serving Anhui grid peak shaving and frequency regulation with 1.2 TWh annual generation.
State Grid Completes Over RMB 310 Billion Fixed Asset Investment in H1 2026
On July 29, State Grid reported H1 2026 fixed asset investment exceeding RMB 310 billion, up 12.6% year-on-year. The Shaanxi-Anhui +/-800 kV UHV DC project was commissioned and new UHV AC loops started in Panxi and Zhejiang. 76 pumped storage plants are under construction or operation (over 95 GW managed capacity). Wind and solar grid-connected capacity reached 1.55 TW.
200 MW Chongren PV Plant Reaches Full Grid Connection in Shuozhou, Shanxi
On July 29, the 200 MW Chongren PV plant in Shuozhou, Shanxi achieved full-capacity grid connection. The project strengthens Shanxi's power supply as a key component of the province's new energy base, advancing the energy powerhouse's clean transition and supporting North China grid summer peak supply.
Nordics' Largest Commissioned BESS - 70 MW/160 MWh Project Goes Commercial in Sweden
On July 27, the 70 MW/160 MWh battery storage project in Ange, Sweden entered commercial operation, becoming the Nordics' largest commissioned BESS. Sungrow supplied PowerTitan 2.0 systems designed for extreme Nordic temperature variations. Developed by Delta Capacity, the project took only 15 months from procurement to operation, providing frequency regulation and arbitrage services.
ib vogt Starts Commercial Operation of 99 MW Tantangan Solar-Plus-Storage Plant in Philippines
On July 27-28, German developer ib vogt commenced commercial operation of the 99 MW Tantangan solar plant in South Cotabato, Mindanao - its first hybrid solar-plus-storage project in Southeast Asia. Generating over 150 GWh annually for 82,000+ households, it is the first of over 500 MW of hybrid capacity ib vogt targets in the Philippines by end-2026.
Aboitiz Breaks Ground on 239 MWp Solar Plus 65 MW Storage Project in Philippines
On July 28, Aboitiz Renewables broke ground on a 239 MWp hybrid solar project with 65 MW BESS in Negros Occidental. The project will smooth PV fluctuations through daytime charging and peak-time discharge, enhance grid reliability, reduce fossil fuel imports, and create significant local employment.
Ark Energy Reaches FID for 200 MW Solar Plus 2.2 GWh BESS Project in Australia
On July 28, Ark Energy reached final investment decision for the Richmond Valley project in New South Wales (200 MWac solar plus 275 MW/2,200 MWh LFP storage), with AUD 1.3 billion total investment. Planning, environmental and grid approvals are secured; financial close is targeted for September 2026, construction in October, and commercial operation in January 2029.
Zambia Commissions 100 MW Chisamba II Solar Plant, Doubling Complex to 200 MW
On July 28, the 100 MW Chisamba II plant was commissioned, bringing the Chisamba complex to 200 MW. Developed by ZESCO and built by PowerChina with a $71.5 million Stanbic Bank loan and 13-year PPA with GreenCo, power will supply copper producer First Quantum Minerals, easing drought-driven hydropower shortages.
Türkiye Adds 2.1 GW of Solar in H1, Cumulative Reaches 26.9 GW
On July 30, Türkiye added 2.1 GW of solar in H1 2026, reaching approximately 26.9 GW with over 41,000 plants. Solar set a record 16.5% share of June electricity generation. About 1.8 GW came from unlicensed self-consumption plants. The first storage-integrated solar plant (260 MW) is commercial, and a 900 MW solar tender is planned for October.
UK Solar Capacity Hits 22.8 GW as Plug-In Solar Rules Take Effect in August
On July 31, the UK added 27,391 solar installations in June, reaching 22.8 GW cumulative capacity, up 10.9% year-on-year. From August 27, plug-in solar regulations allow households to self-install systems up to 800 W per circuit, potentially opening the rental market. AR7 CfD procured 4.9 GW of solar; the AR8 application window closes August 7.
India's MahaGenco REL Tenders 2.2 GW of Pumped Storage DPR Studies
On July 28, MahaGenco REL invited bids for detailed project reports on two pumped storage projects totaling 2.2 GW. India is accelerating pumped hydro development, planning to expand from about 5 GW to 100 GW by 2035 to support large-scale renewable integration.