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.
Eos Energy Enterprises has received an additional $22.7mn from the US Department of Energy to complete the first phase of its battery manufacturing project in the United States, bringing total funding to $90.9mn.
A Wood Mackenzie report estimates required battery investments at $1.2 trillion to integrate an additional 5,900 GW of renewable energy, highlighting battery storage systems' key role in stabilising electrical grids.
Chinese company HyperStrong and Swedish firm Repono AB announce a strategic agreement to jointly implement large-scale energy storage projects totalling 1.4 GWh in Europe by the end of 2027.
Globeleq and African Rainbow Energy finalise financing for Africa's largest standalone battery energy storage project, raising ZAR 5.4 billion ($300 million) from Absa and Standard Bank in South Africa.
Matrix Renewables and Pioneer Community Energy have signed an energy capacity contract for a 22 MW battery storage project in Kern County, operational from early 2026.
The Ignitis Group is starting the construction of three battery energy storage systems in Lithuania, with a combined capacity of 291 MW and a total investment of €130mn.
Alinta Energy has appointed GenusPlus Group to build the first phase of the Reeves Plains Energy Hub Battery, a high-capacity storage facility designed to support grid stability in South Australia.
A partnership between Indonesia Battery and Contemporary Amperex Technology aims to launch a lithium-ion battery plant in Indonesia by the end of 2026, with a 6.9 gigawatt-hour capacity and planned expansion.
State Grid Wuzhong Power Supply Company announces the completion of the energy storage compartment at Tongli substation, a key step for the upcoming integration of a 300 MW shared storage power plant in Ningxia.
Globeleq and African Rainbow Energy finalise commercial agreements for a 153 MW energy storage project in South Africa, aimed at enhancing national grid stability and optimising peak energy management.
Estimated at 40.9 billion dollars in 2024, the global microgrid market is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 19.28% to reach 191.01 billion dollars by 2033, driven notably by innovative energy contracts.
The U.S. energy storage market set a historic record in early 2025, surpassing 2 GW installed in the first quarter despite increasing uncertainty regarding federal fiscal policies and tax credits.
The Sino-Moroccan joint venture COBCO has begun manufacturing essential lithium-ion battery components at its Jorf Lasfar plant, targeting a final annual capacity of 70 GWh, enough to equip one million electric vehicles.
Trianel teams with BKW and Luxcara to build a 900 MW lithium-iron-phosphate storage park in Waltrop, the first phase of a complex that could reach 1.5 GW and stabilise the German grid.
Blue Whale Energy partners with UNIGRID to deploy behind-the-meter storage systems adapted to constrained commercial and industrial urban areas in Southeast Asia.
Northvolt, recently placed under judicial administration, has received an indicative offer from a foreign investor to acquire its Swedish assets, signaling a potential imminent restart of its battery production units.
The frame agreement aligns Jinko ESS’s utility-scale storage technology with Metlen’s development pipeline, unlocking more than 3GWh across Chile and Europe while reducing delivery risk for grid operators.
Buffalo-based Viridi has obtained the cETLus mark for its RPS150 system, meeting the UL 9540 standard only days after a public battery fire-containment demonstration.
Clarios plans to invest up to $1bn in a new critical mineral processing plant to strengthen domestic US supply of antimony and other strategic elements.
Chinese manufacturer Gotion has completed the first pilot production line for its GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery, marking a technical milestone in the industrial development of this energy technology.
The Aurora project, under construction in Tarapacá, will include 1 GWh of batteries and a 220 MW solar plant, making it one of the largest hybrid systems in Latin America.
Global Clean Energy has launched a dedicated cogeneration division and signed two strategic agreements with Axiom Energy and SolydEra to deploy decentralised energy units across North America.
Waaree Solar Americas adds $200mn to US battery storage, raising total commitment to $1.2bn and supporting industrial expansion in a rapidly evolving energy market.
Aypa Power closed a $535mn financing to develop a 320 MW solar and battery site in San Bernardino County, supported by a banking consortium led by Santander.
Global lithium-ion battery production is set to grow by 21% this year, according to Rystad Energy, with China dominating the sector thanks to its established supply chain and competitive technologies.
Georgia Power has begun work on four new battery storage systems totalling 765 MW across several counties to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid in the U.S. state of Georgia.
The Polish government is backing Ascend Elements with $320mn to build a lithium-ion battery materials plant, marking one of the country’s largest industrial subsidies.
Abundance Energy, sonnen and Energywell launch a residential virtual power plant project in Texas, combining home batteries and smart software to optimise electricity management.
Software provider Twaice announces a set of improvements to help battery storage system operators improve financial performance and manage increasingly complex assets.
Turbo Energy and Chilean utility Saesa have launched their first joint smart battery installation, marking the Spanish provider’s entry into the South American market.
Chinese battery manufacturer CBAK Energy rose to fourth place in the global 32140 cylindrical cell market, according to data from the Start Point Institute of Research.
Vattenfall has signed an agreement with Return to operate and optimise a 50-megawatt battery park in Waddinxveen, aiming to strengthen its energy storage portfolio in Northern Europe.
South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution and French group Derichebourg announced the creation of a joint venture to build a recycling plant near Paris, with a processing capacity of 20,000 tonnes per year.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has signed an agreement to sell 50% of the Coalburn 1 energy storage project to AXA IM Alts, marking a key step in the development of energy infrastructure in the United Kingdom.
