Green Weekly Brief

1.Energy Storage Information——Commissioning begins on 1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub BESS in Australia

According to Energy-Storage.news on 24 June, Victoria’s energy transition adds new momentum as commissioning begins on the 1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH), one of the largest battery storage systems in the state. Meanwhile, another project in New South Wales has received a green light, signalling continued expansion of large-scale storage across Australia.

2.Energy Storage Information——India: SECI launches major Solar+BESS tender, CEA issues BESS safety regulations

According to Energy-Storage.news on 24 June, India is ramping up its clean energy transition with a new large-scale solar-plus-storage tender and the release of the country’s first battery storage safety regulations. The moves signal a coordinated effort to scale energy storage while strengthening operational standards.

3.Energy Storage Information——US energy storage set a new record in Q1 2025 but the future looks uncertain

According to Electrek on 24 June, the latest US Energy Storage Monitor from Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP) shows that the US added over 2GW of new storage capacity in Q1 2025—a record high for the first quarter. Utility-scale projects accounted for more than 1.5GW, up 57% year-on-year. Despite strong market growth, industry concerns are mounting over policy uncertainty, particularly potential changes to the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which could significantly impact five-year forecasts.

4.Energy Storage Information——Jinko ESS and Greek Metlen Group sign 3GWh strategic partnership

On 25 June, global storage leader Jinko ESS signed a strategic framework agreement with Greek energy firm Metlen Group, formally establishing a global partnership in grid-scale storage. The two will deploy over 3GWh of storage projects across Chile and Europe, building on their current 1.6GWh flagship project in Chile which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.

5.Energy Storage Information——Automation could reduce labour requirement of BESS manufacturing by c.85%, IPS says

According to Energy-Storage.news on 26 June, Bulgaria-based International Power Supply (IPS) has revealed that its upcoming fully automated battery energy storage system (BESS) facility will reduce labour requirements by about 85% per gigawatt-hour (GWh) of capacity. While its current 3GWh plant employs 30 workers per GWh, the new 10GWh automated facility will require just 45 staff in total, significantly boosting efficiency and advancing Europe’s energy storage manufacturing.

6.Energy Storage Information——Xiaomi Unveils YU7 SUV with up to 835km Range and Ultra-Fast Charging

On 26 June, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun unveiled the company’s first SUV, the YU7. Offered in Standard, Pro, and Max versions, the Standard model is fitted with a 96.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, delivering a range of up to 835km. The Max version features a 101.7kWh ternary lithium battery with ultra-fast charging capability—adding 620km in just 15 minutes.

7.Electric Vehicles Information——Germany Plans to Build 1.8GWh Battery Storage Facility

According to Energy-Storage.news on 26 June, a major battery storage project is planned for development in Münsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Waltrop Battery Park will have an initial capacity of 900MW/1,800MWh and is being developed jointly by clean energy asset manager Luxcara, utility group Trianel, and Swiss energy firm BKW.

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with first-phase operations expected by 2028. The site has potential for future expansion to 1,500MW/3,000MWh.

8.Energy Storage Information——Haier Launches First E-Tower 2.0 Home Storage System with AI for European Energy Management

On 27 June, Haier New Energy launched its first E-Tower 2.0 home energy storage system at its Nantong factory. Designed to tackle Europe’s dynamic pricing and energy integration challenges, the unit combines triple energy systems with AI technology for real-time optimisation and seamless coordination of solar, storage, heating, and fuel sources.

9.Renewable Energy Information——EU Approves Italy’s “Energy Release 2.0” Scheme to Support Energy-Intensive Industries

The European Commission has approved Italy’s “Energy Release 2.0” scheme, which offers price stability to energy-intensive sectors and aids the country’s green transition. In the scheme’s first phase, electricity will be supplied at a fixed rate of €65 per megawatt-hour, well below Italy’s 2024 average of €108.5/MWh.

In return, beneficiaries must invest in new renewable energy capacity to repay the support, helping to promote sustainable development.

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