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Solar and LDES: Critical Partners to Ensure 24/7 Reliable Renewable Energy

Combining solar energy with long duration energy storage paves the road to industrialization without carbonization for the world’s fastest growing economies. The targets for solar energy are clear, with 75,000 gigawatts of generating capacity to be installed by 2050. Funding pathways to reach these estimates are also clear — if not mired in the politics of fossil dependence. However, these solar installations will not yield full decarbonization without the means to store the electricity they generate for long durations. Developed economies are beginning to take steps to encourage long duration energy storage development and deployment, but it is in the rapidly growing economies around the globe where long duration energy storage — combined with solar — may be most effective.

COP28 pledge on tripling kicks off massive scale up of renewable energy - but action and accountability must now match this ambition

The pledge to triple global renewable energy capacity by 117 countries by 2030 is an historic milestone in the drive to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. However, it now requires transformational action in every region of the world to deliver the fundamental shift in the global energy system that is needed. Governments must immediately focus on agreeing unambiguous language in the negotiated outcome text of COP28 and establish a forum for holding governments accountable, which will deliver the market signals to unlock investment.

Current Long-Duration Energy Storage Technologies Can Cut Industrial Emissions by up to 65%

Mines, data centers, chemical plants, food processing facilities, and steel and cement manufacturing could all decarbonize with LDES deployment

More than 250 organisations call for transformative target to triple renewable power capacity by 2030

A global multi-stakeholder coalition highlights the urgency of action on the energy transition required from world leaders as they gather in New York with just 73 days to go until COP28

LDES Council Adds New Members Amid Surging Global Demand for Long Duration Energy Storage

The Long Duration Energy Storage Council (“LDES Council”), the leading authority on long duration energy storage (LDES), has tripled in size, with almost 70 members representing the full global energy value chain – disruptive technology companies, innovative renewable energy companies, and forward-looking equipment providers, utilities, investors, and end-users.

Fastest Growing Renewable Energy Sector Group Adds Key Leaders to Keep Up With Rapidly Expanding Market

Increased Focus on Policy, Partnerships, Markets, and Technology Will Help Drive Long Duration Energy Storage Market Growth and Accelerate Global Decarbonization

LDES Council Joins the United Nations 24/7 Carbon-Free Compact

LDES Council Continues to Drive Progress Toward 24/7 Carbon-Free Future with Long Duration Energy Storage as Key Component

Private and public sectors call for an ambitious global target of tripling total renewable energy capacity to 11 TW by 2030

The world’s leading renewable energy voices have joined with the COP28 Presidency and European Commission to ensure an ambitious 2030 global renewable target is at the top of the agenda at the COP 28 Conference in Dubai this December.

LDES Council Statement on European Parliament Vote for Electricity Market Design

The European Parliament has today expressed its desire to see minimal reform of the Electricity Market Design deal.

LDES Council Statement on FERC Rules for Boosting Grid Reliability of Bulk Power Systems

FERC has finalized two rules to help improve reliability of bulk power systems against threats of extreme weather, which is another reminder that system reliability has become a crucial and urgent issue across US energy systems. The US is facing a major challenge due to its fragmented grid, which does not have sufficient connection points or capacity to enable the increase in renewable energy sources required to meet our climate targets – with FERC stating this ‘may cause unacceptable risk to life and economic harm’.

Global industry leaders and IRENA join forces to accelerate renewable deployment

The International Renewable Energy Agency and Global Renewables Alliance signed an MoU today to work together towards a rapid, sustainable, affordable and inclusive energy transition. The world needs renewables now and policymakers must have a clear-eyed focus on delivering them – this partnership will help ensure that happens. IRENA’s target of 1 TW of new renewable capacity annually to 2030 will guide ambition for this work.

LDES Council accelerates international expansion as membership grows

The LDES Council launched in November 2021 and has tripled in size since its launch, with over 60 diverse companies in regions across the world representing the full energy value chain – including technology innovators, equipment providers, renewable energy companies, utilities, investors, and end-users.

LDES Council Statement on Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Funding Announcement

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced a £30 million government boost to capture and store more renewable energy.

Long Duration Energy Storage Council Expands Strategic Work in Australia

Meeting with Members and Strategic Partners, LDES Council Outlines Priorities in Australia to Accelerate the LDES Market

Long Duration Energy Storage Council Announces New Board Leadership for Future Growth

Global organization gathers momentum as long duration energy storage enters spotlight

LDES Council Statement on European Commission Policy Updates

Department of Energy Announces Partnership to Accelerate Commercialization of Long Duration Energy Storage

Department of Energy Announces Partnership to Accelerate Commercialization of Long-Duration Energy Storage

LDES Council Statement on DOE Announcements During CERAWeek

LDES Council Provides Comments to European Commission on EU Electricity Market Design Reform

LDES Council Statement on EU Green Deal Industrial Plan

Long Duration Energy Storage Council Grows Exponentially in 2022

LDES Market Growing, LDES Council Membership Triples in One Year

Clean Energy Industries Form Alliance to Address Climate Emergency and Drive Sustainable Development

Renewable organisations join forces to ensure an accelerated energy transition

Long Duration Energy Storage Council to Address COP27 on Energy Day

Following the successful launch of our latest research report, Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council Executive Director Julia Souder is speaking during the official "Energy Day" agenda on November 15, 2022 at 14:00 EET from Sharm El-Sheikh.

Long Duration Energy Storage Council Report Spotlights Opportunity for Thermal Energy Storage to Advance the Clean Energy Transition

New research report reviews how heat and power can work in tandem to accelerate decarbonization through long duration energy storage technologies

Long Duration Energy Storage Council Statement on COP27

Long Duration Energy Storage Council Increases Headcount to Assist with Accelerated Growth of Industry

Energy and Sustainability Leaders Will Guide Council in Developing Operations, Member Relations, and Educational Programs to Support Long Duration Energy Storage Technologies