The World Bank recently approved a $20 million loan facility for Central Asian energy storage projects, with Khujand being a primary beneficiary. Tajik authorities envision scaling up to 500 MWh by 2030, potentially connecting with neighboring Uzbekistan's power grid.
[pdf] With ambitious plans to achieve a 300 MW energy storage capacity by 2027, the nation aims to enhance the stability and reliability of its electricity grid, paving the way for a sustainable future.
[pdf] Dutch startup Ore Energy has connected its iron-air battery to the grid in Delft, the Netherlands. The company announced the system is the first of its kind to be fully operational and grid-connected in the world, while also being the first fully-built in the European Union.
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