Global energy sectors implement battery storage and renewable tenders to stabilize grids

Global energy sectors are navigating various challenges and transitions involving grid stability and renewable integration. In the Philippines, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has warned of potential manual load dropping across the Visayas region due to limited generation and reduced power imports from Mindanao, placing the grid under red and yellow alerts.

In Australia, the federal government has launched a 1.8 GW Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) tender in Western Australia, requiring developers to participate in a new Developer Rating Scheme to ensure community transparency. Additionally, HMC Capital has secured equity for an A$800 million flagship battery project in Victoria, part of a larger 2 GW pipeline of renewable and storage projects.

Other regional developments include Ghana's plan to procure 1,200 MW of thermal power capacity by 2029 to lower electricity costs, and Barbados' initiative to deploy 125 MW of battery storage to stabilize its grid and meet renewable energy targets. Meanwhile, the United States continues to see rapid expansion in utility-scale battery storage, with capacity projected to reach nearly 65 GW by the end of 2026.