ZEN Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) to collaborate on developing energy storage and green hydrogen projects in Australia, Taiwan, and potentially Japan. The partnership involves HDRE subscribing for 9.7% of shares in ZEN Energy for AU$43 million. ZEN Energy's CEO, Anthony Garnaut, highlighted that the focus will be on storage asset development to address renewable generation intermittency. ZEN Energy has made significant progress despite challenges, commencing construction on its Templers battery storage project in South Australia and securing a long-term electricity supply contract with the South Australian government. The company also succeeded in the recent energy storage capacity tender rounds in Victoria and South Australia. Additionally, Taiwan's energy storage needs are emphasized, with Taiwan Cement Corporation stating the requirement for 90GW of energy storage by 2030 to accommodate new renewable energy capacity. Notably, NHOA has recently commissioned large-scale battery energy storage systems in Taiwan, demonstrating the growing interest in energy storage solutions. The article portrays a positive sentiment towards the expansion of energy storage and green hydrogen projects in the specified regions, highlighting the potential for further growth and development in the renewable energy sector.