The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged the government to reassess regulatory requirements concerning battery energy storage systems (BESS) and monthly standby charges under the self-consumption (SelCo) programme for solar energy users. FMM has raised concerns regarding two specific provisions: the mandatory inclusion of BESS for non-domestic solar users exceeding 72kWp (kilowatt peak) and […]

The $100 billion Stargate joint venture—spearheaded by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Group—will be powered, at least in part, by renewable energy, including solar and battery storage, according to reports. SoftBank-backed SB Energy is expected to develop the necessary infrastructure, though renewables are unlikely to serve as the venture’s sole energy source. As artificial intelligence and […]

Chinese battery giant CATL and Masdar, the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, have announced a landmark partnership to develop the world’s largest solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration, unveiled on January 17, represents a transformative step in clean energy innovation, integrating solar power with cutting-edge battery storage technology […]