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Dutch company PowerField has launched a fully automated frequency reserve service, integrating solar generation, battery storage and trading, with initial operations validated by grid operator TenneT.
Following its acquisition of Northvolt’s assets, US-based Lyten has appointed several former executives of the Swedish battery maker to key roles to restart production in Europe.

TruGrid delivers three storage projects in Texas on time and without cost overruns

US-based contractor TruGrid has completed three battery installations in Texas ahead of schedule and within budget, despite weather disruptions and logistical challenges that typically impact such projects.
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GazelEnergie plans to build a data center at its coal-fired plant in Saint-Avold, with commissioning expected in 2028 and a capacity of 300 MW.
Ormat Technologies has begun commercial operation of its new energy storage facility in Texas, alongside a seven-year tolling agreement and a hybrid tax equity deal with Morgan Stanley Renewables.

Grid connection requests for batteries exceed 500 GW in Germany

German grid operators face a surge in battery storage connection requests, driven by a flawed approval process.
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TWAICE will equip four energy storage sites in Southern California with its analytics platform, supporting operator Fullmark Energy in CAISO market compliance and performance optimisation.
CATL unveiled in São Paulo its new 9MWh TENER Stack system, designed for the South American market, responding to rising demand for energy storage driven by the growth of renewable energy.

EdgeConneX develops 350MW data centre platform in Japan

EdgeConneX has acquired a second site in the Osaka region, bringing its total capacity to 350MW to support the growth of the Cloud and AI market in Japan.
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Driven by grid flexibility demand and utility investments, the global containerized BESS market will grow at an annual rate of 20.9% through 2030.
The American battery materials manufacturer, Group14, finalizes a $463 million fundraising round and acquires full ownership of its South Korean joint venture from conglomerate SK Inc.

Energy Plug enters U.S. market with GGVentures through pilot agreement

Energy Plug Technologies partnered with GGVentures to deliver three energy storage systems to the U.S. construction sector, marking its first commercial breakthrough in this strategic market.
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HD Renewable Energy has completed the connection of its Helios storage system to the Hokkaido grid. The 50 MW project is expected to enter commercial operation by the end of 2025, targeting multiple segments of the Japanese electricity market.
Ingeteam partners with JinkoSolar and ACLE Services to equip seven sites in Australia, representing a total capacity of 35 MW and 70 MWh of energy storage.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires major storage project in Arizona

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has acquired from EDF power solutions North America the Beehive project, a 1 gigawatt-hour battery storage facility located in Arizona.
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Developer Acen Australia has submitted a battery storage project to the federal government, targeting 440MW/1,760MWh in a region near solar and mining infrastructure in Queensland.
Google invests in Italy’s Energy Dome to deploy in Oman a long-duration CO₂-based storage solution, in partnership with Takhzeen Oman and the sovereign wealth fund Oman Investment Authority.

Zeo Energy completes acquisition of Heliogen to boost long-duration storage

Zeo Energy has completed the acquisition of Heliogen, creating a new division dedicated to long-duration energy generation and storage for commercial and industrial markets.
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Entech will deliver a 20 MWh battery storage system in Loire-Atlantique under an agreement that includes a twenty-year maintenance contract.
Portland General Electric inaugurates three new battery energy storage sites, strengthening available capacity in the Portland metropolitan area by 475 MW and supporting growing demand while stabilising costs.
Avangrid has completed a strategic pilot with Tyba to optimise battery site selection, simulating operations at over 2,400 locations to refine profitability and the management of energy storage on US power markets.
The addition of 5 GW of battery capacity and commissioning of the Kimal-Lo Aguirre line are expected to significantly reduce congestion and stabilise Chile’s power grid by 2032.

B2U launches 24MWh grid storage site in Texas with repurposed electric vehicle batteries

B2U Storage Solutions has started construction on a grid storage facility in Bexar County, deploying 500 repurposed electric vehicle batteries for a 24MWh project, marking a first in Texas and signalling a significant step in the US market.
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The State of New York is launching a major competition to deploy one gigawatt of energy storage, a key step in its roadmap to strengthen grid reliability and optimise costs.
SUNOTEC and Sungrow announce the signing of a strategic contract to deploy 2.4 GWh of batteries for large-scale solar projects in Bulgaria, setting a new record for energy storage in Southeast Europe.

Inlyte Energy launches 4 MWh iron-sodium battery to boost resilience in California

A 4 MWh iron-sodium energy storage system will be deployed in Sonoma County, supporting a critical evacuation zone and reducing diesel reliance in the face of increasing wildfire risks.
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Elements Green has secured £140mn ($181mn) in funding to develop a 360 MW battery storage system, one of the largest in the country, with support from Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Energy Dome has signed a strategic partnership with Google to globally deploy its long-duration COâ‚‚-based energy storage technology, aiming to support the continuous supply of electricity to power grids.

Tulip Innovation secures third injunction against Sunwoda in battery patent dispute

Tulip Innovation has obtained a third injunction in Germany against Sunwoda Group in a battery technology patent case, strengthening its position in the electric vehicle components market.
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NovaSource Power Services has been selected to manage operations and maintenance for the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, a key 1.6 GWh energy storage infrastructure at the heart of Victoria’s energy strategy.
Desay Battery unveiled its new generation of energy storage solutions in Changsha, focusing on proactive safety and innovations for data centres and the global market.

The largest 500 MW energy storage site in southern Xinjiang is now operational

A 500 MW independent energy storage site has just been connected to the grid near Kashgar, marking a significant step forward in the modernisation of southern Xinjiang’s electricity network.
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Macsen Labs announces a major advancement with its Prussian White material for Sodium-Ion batteries. The company files a provisional patent and moves to the pilot-scale production phase.
AMEA Power has commissioned a 300 MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, a first for the country, extending the Aswan solar site’s activity and consolidating its presence in the African market.

SolaREIT deploys over $125mn to finance land for battery storage in the United States

SolaREIT announces it has committed more than $125mn to battery storage projects, supporting over 1.4 GW across the United States with land solutions dedicated to sector developers.
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Driven by rising electricity demand, the battery energy storage systems market is set to soar, according to The Insight Partners, growing from $41.97bn in 2024 to $143.28bn in 2031 at an average annual rate of 17.91%.
A potential removal of grid fees exemption for battery storage systems is raising concerns among players in Germany's energy sector, fearing negative impacts on investment and the development of this key infrastructure.

Recurrent Energy launches 1,200 MWh storage project in Arizona

Canadian Solar's subsidiary commissions the Papago Storage facility, supplying electricity to Arizona Public Service to meet high summer demand, thus strengthening local energy capacity with a total potential of 1,800 MWh.
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EDF Power Solutions has been selected by the Japanese government to build a 110 MW lithium-ion battery after winning a public tender aimed at enhancing the flexibility of the country's electricity grid.
Atmos Renewables has completed financing for a 100 MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia, marking the company's first asset of this type in the region and strengthening its presence in the Australian energy market.