Vena Energy has begun construction of a 408 MWh battery energy storage system in Tailem Bend, marking a new phase in the deployment of its infrastructure in Australia.
The explosion of battery storage applications in Germany is causing grid congestion and pushing Berlin to revise its regulatory framework to prevent market saturation.
The collapse in storage costs positions batteries as a key lever for dispatchable solar, but dependence on Chinese suppliers creates growing tension between competitiveness and supply chain security.
JA Solar has launched a microgrid combining 5.2 MW of solar and 2.61 MWh of storage at an industrial site in Sicily, marking its first application of the "PV+Storage+X" model in Italy.
Sinexcel has installed a 2MW/8MWh energy storage system in Matsusaka, marking a breakthrough in a regulated market after five years of technical partnerships and gradual deployment in Japan.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
Real estate group JALCO Holdings diversifies its activities by investing in a 2 MW/8.1 MWh battery energy storage system developed by Taoke Energy in Narita, Chiba Prefecture.
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.
Group1 and Michigan Potash & Salt Company have signed an agreement to create a domestic potassium-based battery supply chain, relying on local mining and production free from critical metals.
A battery storage project developed in Shiga Prefecture marks a new step for the Japanese industry, with the official commissioning of a 4MWh facility aimed at the primary balancing market.
Nine battery storage projects totalling 18MW will be built by au Renewable Energy across the Chubu, Kansai and Kyushu regions, with commissioning scheduled through March 2027.
Operator Fullmark Energy has finalised a $46mn investment tax credit transfer linked to its 125MW Redwood storage portfolio in Southern California, strengthening its ability to pursue further growth in the sector.
Eos Energy confirmed the expiry of its public warrants following the exercise of 6.7 million units, generating $76.9mn to finance its industrial projects in the United States.
Trina Storage and Pacific Green Energy Group have signed a memorandum of understanding for the supply of 5GWh of battery systems by 2028, reinforcing their activities in the Australian and international energy storage market.
HyperStrong commits to purchase at least 200 GWh of battery cells from CATL by 2028, as part of a strategic partnership aimed at structuring a global energy storage ecosystem.
A report urges European states to rapidly deploy long-duration energy storage technologies, deemed essential to avoid building obsolete gas assets and reduce grid costs by 2040.
LibertyStream has signed a memorandum of understanding with Packet Digital to secure a local supply of lithium carbonate for industrial and military battery production, backed by approximately $2.7mn in funding.
US-based Rondo Energy and SCG Cleanergy have completed the installation of a 33 MWh heat battery at a cement plant in Thailand, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, delivering steam to power a turbine for industrial electricity generation.
Entech and Primeo Energie create Primtech Batteries to develop battery electricity storage projects in France and the European Union, targeting 100 MW installed by 2029.
Three New York public high schools are introducing a new energy storage module this year, through a partnership between NineDot Energy and Solar One aimed at preparing students for careers in distributed energy.
Nuvve Holding Corp. plans three 2MW battery installations in Eastern Zealand to strengthen the Danish grid and optimise revenues through its proprietary software platform.
HS Hyosung partners with Umicore to produce silicon anodes, a key material for next-generation batteries, through a €120 mn investment to strengthen its position in energy storage.
LG Energy Solution partners with South 8 Technologies to develop lithium-ion batteries capable of operating at -60 °C, strengthening its position in the space sector alongside KULR Technology Group and NASA.
Masdar commits to developing a 300MW/600MWh battery storage system in Uzbekistan, marking a major step in modernising the national grid and securing investments in renewable energy.
Jabil and Inno will co-develop a 15,000 sqm plant in Rayong, Thailand, to manufacture metal enclosures for battery energy storage systems, aiming to enhance vertical integration and secure supply chains.
Adani Group launches a 1126 MW project in Khavda, marking its first entry into energy storage, with one of the largest BESS systems ever built at a single site.
