Estelle Satgé

Inlyte Energy has successfully completed factory validation testing of its first full-scale iron-sodium battery, witnessed by Southern Company, paving the way for a pilot installation in the United States in early 2026.
Neoen begins construction of a new 305 MW stage in Australia, raising its total battery storage capacity in the country to 2 GW, and signs two additional virtual battery contracts with ENGIE.

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.
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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.
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.

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.
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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 and Nippon Chikudenchi have formalised a partnership to develop seven 2MW/8MWh BESS facilities by October 2026 through a newly established joint venture.

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.
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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.
Blue Current secures over $80mn in funding led by Amazon to industrialise its silicon solid-state batteries for large-scale mobility and stationary applications.

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

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.
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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.
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.

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