POLICY UPDATES

  • Nauru 5G base station electricity price policy

    Apr 03, 2025

    The 5G NR standard has been designed based on the knowledge of the typical traffic activity in radio networks as well as the need to support sleep states in radio network equipment. By putting the base station into a sleep state when there is no traffic to serve i.e. switching off hardware components, it will consume less energy.

    Tags base station station electricity
  • Energy Storage Policy Vanadium Battery

    Mar 08, 2025

    These sources, however, often produce power inconsistently, making it challenging to integrate them into existing energy grids. Energy storage systems are used to regulate this power supply, and Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) have been proposed as one such method to support grid integration. Image Credit: luchschenF/Shutterstock.com

    Tags energy storage storage policy policy vanadium
  • Morocco's new energy storage policy

    Jan 16, 2024

    Morocco is accelerating its energy transition by issuing a global call for expressions of interest to build two large-scale battery storage facilities. The projects are spearheaded by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) and Morocco’s national electricity company ONEE.

    Tags
  • New Zealand's PV and energy storage policy

    Sep 07, 2023

    With greater uptake of home solar PV technology this could also benefit New Zealand through reduced demand on the electricity network, lowering the need for infrastructure upgrades. One simple step you can take to understand how solar PV technology would work on your property, is to check out the information on EECA’s Gen Less site:

    Tags
  • BESS policy for energy storage power station cross-border

    Mar 21, 2023

    The Rules and Regulations: Integrating BESS with grid infrastructure is challenging due to Japan's constantly changing regulatory environment. A uniform policy on energy storage is crucial for success, and a well-defined revenue generation guideline is needed to maintain investor trust (Joseph et al., ).

    Tags policy energy energy storage
  • Power 5G Base Station Policy

    Nov 17, 2022

    Thanks to the much faster, more reliable, and near-instant connections that come with the 5G, we now see a variety of innovative and comprehensive mobile wireless communication applications every day. Base stations must now pass new conformance tests to ensure they deliver on their promises.

    Tags base station station policy
  • Niue solar power station energy storage policy

    Oct 09, 2022

    In addition to Australia’s support, the New Zealand Government contributed $2.5 million to relocate and restore Niue’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This funding has allowed the Ministry to repair the grid control system, procure necessary fuel tanks, and install cabling and connections.

    Tags power station
  • Kiribati Outdoor Energy Storage Policy

    Jul 04, 2022

    The Vision of the Kiribati National Energy Policy is "available, accessible, reliable, affordable, clean and sustainable energy options for the enhancement of economic growth and improvement of livelihoods in Kiribati".

    Tags kiribati outdoor outdoor energy energy storage
  • Cook Islands containerized energy storage policy update

    Jun 17, 2022

    Average annual rainfall projected to remain similar to the current climate, with more extreme rain events, and a decrease in northern Cook Islands from May - October

    Tags cook islands islands containerized containerized energy
  • North Asia Power Generation and Energy Storage Policy

    Mar 03, 2022

    With North Asian countries committing to 35% renewable integration by , battery storage systems have become the linchpin of their climate strategies. Let's unpack what's driving this

    Tags power generation
  • Czech Republic introduces new energy storage policy

    Nov 26, 2021

    The government is in the process of revising the country’s energy policy and legal frameworks. The “State Energy Policy” (SEP) is the main strategic document guiding energy policy in the Czech Republic (MPO, ). The current SEP dates from May and contains an outlook to .

    Tags czech republic republic introduces introduces new
  • Ukraine's new power storage policy

    Aug 30, 2021

    Ukraine’s power grid requires about 1.3 gigawatts (GW) of energy storage capacity to ensure system stability, Ukrenergo CEO Vitalii Zaichenko said, according to Ukrinform. “The total need for energy storage systems is approximately 1.3 GW,” Zaichenko said. “The systems already in operation have

    Tags

Solar Energy Discussion

Share your thoughts on solar power and energy storage solutions.

Join the solar energy conversation