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Grid & Storage

Snowy Seeks Government Funds Without Releasing Business Case for Cost Blowout

Snowy is seeking government money for its pumped hydro project but has not released a business case to justify the project's cost blowout, according to RenewEconomy.

The latest cost review for Snowy 2.0 was approved, RenewEconomy reported, though a revised net present value for the Australian project has not been disclosed.

Source: reneweconomy.com.au (opens in a new tab)1 sourcePermalink

Grid & Storage

Viridi switches on 3.75 MWh battery system at Buffalo housing site

A 3.75 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) built by Viridi has been brought online at Peace Bridge Place, an affordable housing building in Buffalo, New York, Solar Builder reported.

The installation is split across seven battery rooms within the occupied building, according to Viridi officials.

Viridi representatives characterized the deployment as one of the largest indoor battery systems at an occupied residential building in the United States.

Source: solarbuildermag.com (opens in a new tab)1 sourcePermalink

Grid & Storage

NDPHC Starts Power Project to End 15-Year Blackout in Kaduna's Rigasa Community

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has begun an electricity infrastructure project to end a 15-year blackout in the Rigasa community of Igabi Local Government Area in Kaduna State, according to Blueprint.

The project held its groundbreaking ceremony on October 23, 2026, performed by Kaduna State Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who represented Governor Uba Sani, Blueprint reported.

According to The Sun, the works comprise a two-kilometre 11kV line, a 1.5-kilometre 33kV line and a 7.5MVA, 33/11kV injection substation.

The Sun reported that the infrastructure is expected to improve electricity supply to homes and businesses in Rigasa.

Source: blueprint.ng (opens in a new tab)2 sourcesPermalink

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