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ENGIE awards NHOA Energy a 320 MWh battery storage project in Belgium

ENGIE has awarded NHOA Energy the contract for a 320 MWh battery energy storage system in Drogenbos, marking a new step in their industrial partnership in Belgium.

Stardust Power secures technical green light for its lithium refinery in Oklahoma

Stardust Power has completed an independent review of its lithium refinery project in Muskogee, confirming technical feasibility and compliance with industry standards for its initial production phase.

South 8 Technologies raises $11mn to scale up LiGas battery production for defence

California-based battery manufacturer South 8 Technologies has secured $11mn to boost production of its LiGas cells, targeting military and space applications under extreme conditions.
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Samsung SDI signs $1.53bn contract to supply LFP batteries in the United States

Samsung SDI will supply LFP cells for energy storage systems in the United States starting in 2027, under a multi-year deal valued at $1.53bn.

Bitzero invests to triple capacity at Norway site to 110 MW by 2026

Bitzero Holdings launches a new 70 MW expansion phase in Namsskogan, Norway, targeting a total capacity of 110 MW and an upgrade of its high-performance computing capabilities.

Remixpoint launches seven battery storage projects with Nippon Chikudenchi in Japan

Remixpoint and Nippon Chikudenchi have formalised a partnership to develop seven 2MW/8MWh BESS facilities by October 2026 through a newly established joint venture.
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Beam Global to develop custom batteries for Ray Systems’ underwater drones

UK-based Ray Systems has selected Beam Global to supply tailored battery systems for its new autonomous underwater drones, aiming to extend mission duration without compromising stealth or manoeuvrability.

Sungrow launches 400 MWh storage project for ENGIE in South Australia

Sungrow has started construction on a 200 MW/400 MWh battery storage system for ENGIE, aimed at strengthening grid stability in a state heavily reliant on renewable energy.

Amazon injects over $80mn into Blue Current to accelerate stationary storage and electric mobility

Blue Current secures over $80mn in funding led by Amazon to industrialise its silicon solid-state batteries for large-scale mobility and stationary applications.
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AGL begins construction of 2 GWh Tomago battery in $530 mn project

AGL has begun construction of a 500 MW battery storage system in Tomago, a project valued at AUD800mn ($530.8mn), in the Hunter region, with commissioning expected in 2027.

BKW prepares four battery projects to invest in storage in Switzerland

BKW is conducting feasibility studies on four sites to assess the profitability and development conditions for large-scale battery storage installations in Switzerland.

China launches first phase of 300 MW storage station

A 300 MW/1,200 MWh electrochemical energy storage facility has been commissioned in China, marking a major milestone in the country’s largest publicly funded energy infrastructure project.
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Sustainable Holdings launches 2MW storage project in Mie for 2026

Sustainable Holdings is developing a battery storage facility in Matsusaka, with operations scheduled to begin in June 2026 on Japan’s electricity market.

Energy Toolbase and BPi install smart storage system at Korbel Winery

California-based Korbel Winery is now equipped with an integrated energy storage and intelligent control system, installed by Energy Toolbase and BPi, to optimise usage and address local grid constraints.

BrightNight and Cordelio finalise $400mn financing for Greenwater project

The 200 MW Greenwater battery storage project enters execution phase following a $400mn bank financing, marking a strategic milestone in the Pacific Northwest’s energy infrastructure development.
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Indonesia, Viet Nam and the Philippines integrate storage to secure solar PPAs

Solar with batteries becomes a bankability lever in three key ASEAN markets, where the focus shifts from cost reduction to the monetisation of energy flexibility.

RWE confirms £200mn battery storage project at Pembroke site

Energy group RWE launches construction of its largest UK storage system, with 700 MWh capacity, at its Pembroke power station in Wales.

Australia launches federal tender for 4 GW of electricity storage

The Australian government opens Tender 8 to secure 16 GWh of storage, for the first time including aggregated portfolios of 5 to 30 MW within the National Electricity Market.
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European Energy invests in the largest battery system in the Nordic countries

With a strategic investment in a 200 MWh facility, European Energy strengthens its industrial position in Denmark and energises the Nordic battery storage market.

Grenergy multiplies its net profit by seven and surpasses €700mn in CAPEX

The Spanish renewable energy producer significantly increased its investments and revenue while achieving more than half of its asset rotation target for the 2025–2027 period.