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Matthew Lynas
Matthew Lynas joined pv magazine as features editor in 2023. An experienced business-to-business journalist, Matthew is responsible for features in our monthly global print title. Previously, he served as editor of a leading UK retail magazine, covering a broad range of issues including sustainability projects in the grocery and FMCG sectors.
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GivEnergy: Midsummer launches ‘Giv-compatible’ battery optimization app
UK distributor launches free app for customers with GivEnergy battery storage following supplier bankruptcy. ‘Smug’ app is available free of charge, with a revenue-sharing flexibility trading feature expected to follow.
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Pakistan budget threatens higher duties on batteries and inverters
Solar industry campaigns against tax on panels and inverters ahead of proposed hike in budget. Calls for abolition of customs duties on batteries and inverters. The PSA has warned more action is needed to support battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment in a market where solar’s share of the energy mix has grown rapidly.
General Motors to build sodium-ion batteries for grid-scale storage
US car maker joins battery energy storage system (BESS) market with lithium-ion products expected to enter production imminently through LG partnership. Announces sodium-ion R&D program and plan to ramp up bidirectional capability for GM vehicles. The move follows Ford Motor Company’s decision to repurpose EV manufacturing capacity to build a BESS unit unveiled earlier in 2026.
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CATL to supply 2.4 GWh Australian BESS, invests $1BN in DeepSeek AI
CATL to provide battery storage for Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap project which reached financial close in May 2026. The world’s biggest battery maker has also increased exposure to the AI market with a major contribution to DeepSeek's first fundraising round.
Panasonic to invest $2 billion in data center battery push, ramp up US manufacturing
New US production line, increased production capacity in Osaka and an expanded footprint in Mexico announced as Panasonic Group targets battery storage demand driven by AI data center expansion. Panasonic plans to triple DC energy storage revenues.
Solidion Technology patents anode protection for space-based AI data centers
Texas-based startup sees opportunity for lithium metal batteries in space industry, as well as terrestrial applications. More than 30 patents filed for lithium metal anode protection platform as startup secured $35M fund raising.
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CIP partially divests 1 GWh BESS to Scottish state bank, nuclear decommissioning fund
Scottish government investment vehicle and nuclear decommissioning fund take a stake in utility-scale BESS project. The transmission-connected BESS is expected to come online in 2028 and has already secured state-backed and private sector contracted revenue.
Rolls Royce signs 490 MWh Latvia BESS deal as Sunly cites cybersecurity rules
Strict cybersecurity requirements meant a European partner was crucial, according to Sunly CEO. Deal means Rolls-Royce Power Systems has contracts to supply 1.5 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity to the Baltic states.
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