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In the rapidly evolving energy storage sector, announcements and updates come thick and fast. From acquisitions and funding to new business models, the industry is growing and maturing by the day.

The number of gigafactories breaking ground has soared in recent years as the global rush to develop lithium-ion battery production capacity continues.

In parallel, there is a pressing need to develop a circular economy in the sector but also many open questions regarding safe and efficient recycling.

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Simtel to deliver 196 MWh battery project for Turkish-backed Energy Capital Group in Romania Simtel signs EPC contract for a 196 MWh storage project as Romania expands grid-scale battery capacity.
Tristan Rayner
7 hours ago
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Perspective on flexibility: How batteries, demand response, and interconnectors are powering a new grid As renewables surge and baseload plants retire, the energy system is facing an urgent need for flexible capacity to balance increasing volatility. While long-term solutions like batteries, interconnectors, and green hydrogen are underway, several short-term measures – from pairing new renewable energy plants with storage to leveraging underused grid connections – could help bridge the flexibility gap now. Sven Heiligtag, Managing Director at Vireo Ventures, explores both the challenges and actionable opportunities to stabilize the grid during the transition.
Sven Heiligtag
8 hours ago
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MN8 Energy secures $575 million for 375 MWh storage, solar portfolio The company closed its senior secured notes for a distributed and utility-scale solar and storage portfolio with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking.
Ryan Kennedy
9 hours ago
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Romania removes double taxation on energy storage in bid for investors Under the new ‘Order on the Methodological Norms’, electricity charged from the grid and subsequently discharged back onto it is exempt from several key regulated tariffs in the country.
Tristan Rayner
11 hours ago
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Edify Energy plans 2.4 GWh solar plus storage project in Australia Renewables developer Edify Energy has unveiled plans for a major 2.4 GWh solar and integrated battery energy storage facility in Australia, adding to its growing portfolio of power generation and storage projects.
David Carroll
12 hours ago
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AGL acquires Australian long-duration electro-thermal energy storage project from Photon AGL Energy has bought the 150 MW solar, 90 MW thermal, and 720 MWh storage Yadnarie Project from Dutch developer Photon Energy, following the award of development approval in June.
Ev Foley
Jul 11, 2025
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CATL, Sungrow and CRRC Zhuzhou lead Chinese energy storage rankings  The China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) has released its 2024 rankings of Chinese energy storage companies, with CATL, Sungrow, and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute securing top positions across key segments.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 11, 2025

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Simtel to deliver 196 MWh battery project for Turkish-backed Energy Capital Group in Romania Simtel signs EPC contract for a 196 MWh storage project as Romania expands grid-scale battery capacity.
Tristan Rayner
7 hours ago
View article
Perspective on flexibility: How batteries, demand response, and interconnectors are powering a new grid As renewables surge and baseload plants retire, the energy system is facing an urgent need for flexible capacity to balance increasing volatility. While long-term solutions like batteries, interconnectors, and green hydrogen are underway, several short-term measures – from pairing new renewable energy plants with storage to leveraging underused grid connections – could help bridge the flexibility gap now. Sven Heiligtag, Managing Director at Vireo Ventures, explores both the challenges and actionable opportunities to stabilize the grid during the transition.
Sven Heiligtag
8 hours ago
View article
MN8 Energy secures $575 million for 375 MWh storage, solar portfolio The company closed its senior secured notes for a distributed and utility-scale solar and storage portfolio with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking.
Ryan Kennedy
9 hours ago
View article
Romania removes double taxation on energy storage in bid for investors Under the new ‘Order on the Methodological Norms’, electricity charged from the grid and subsequently discharged back onto it is exempt from several key regulated tariffs in the country.
Tristan Rayner
11 hours ago
View article
Edify Energy plans 2.4 GWh solar plus storage project in Australia Renewables developer Edify Energy has unveiled plans for a major 2.4 GWh solar and integrated battery energy storage facility in Australia, adding to its growing portfolio of power generation and storage projects.
David Carroll
12 hours ago
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AGL acquires Australian long-duration electro-thermal energy storage project from Photon AGL Energy has bought the 150 MW solar, 90 MW thermal, and 720 MWh storage Yadnarie Project from Dutch developer Photon Energy, following the award of development approval in June.
Ev Foley
Jul 11, 2025
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CATL, Sungrow and CRRC Zhuzhou lead Chinese energy storage rankings  The China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) has released its 2024 rankings of Chinese energy storage companies, with CATL, Sungrow, and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute securing top positions across key segments.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 11, 2025
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Spain authorizes 29.3 MW energy storage in Q2 2025, with 523.8 MW enter planning stages Between April and June 2025, Spain's larger scale energy storage projects saw a small increasing in construction authorization, with a much larger increase in new projects entering public consultation.
Pilar Sanchez Molina, Tristan Rayner
Jul 11, 2025
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Australian scheme to deliver 100 neighborhood batteries kicks off final funding round The Australian state of Victoria has launched its third and final round of grant funding through the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program, offering AUD$400,000 per battery through multiple streams of eligibility to a pool of nine council regions.
Ev Foley
Jul 11, 2025

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