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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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In a world of low-cost batteries, performance matters Oversupply of lithium-ion battery precursor and active materials – and of lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, especially in China – has driven energy storage system costs down, fueling a record 330 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) shipments in 2024. Edward Rackley, head of the energy storage team at Business intelligence specialist CRU, shares his analysis.
Edward Rackley
Jun 20, 2025
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Skeleton Technologies develops new GrapheneGPU battery for AI data centers The use of the German-made supercapacitor-based high-performance battery is expected to reduce the energy consumption of AI data centers by 44 percent and at the same time increase computing power by 40 percent. This is made possible by control software that stores energy during idle times and releases it at peak times.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jun 20, 2025
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Taiwan eyes domestic battery sector boost with behind-the-meter grid-scale energy storage incentives The Taiwanese government may offer storage capacity incentives on a per MWh basis.
Max Hall
Jun 20, 2025
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R.Power secures €30 million in Green Bonds to accelerate battery storage expansion R.Power has issued more green bonds as it continues to expand in renewables, with a new project in Romania also secured.
Tristan Rayner
Jun 20, 2025
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Protecting energy storage: new policy tackles cyber threats A new, tailored cybersecurity insurance solution, purpose-built for the battery energy storage system (BESS) sector, shows how digital risks are being managed.
Tristan Rayner
Jun 20, 2025
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South Australia advances long-duration energy storage with new 15-year support mechanism A possible boon for long-duration energy storage concepts is on the cards via supportive government deal structures.
Tristan Rayner
Jun 19, 2025
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The silver lining of ERCOT’s supposed market saturation Not everyone sees ERCOT’s battery glut as a crisis. Some, including a storage-only IPP, see it as storage is finally doing what it promised.
Phoebe Skok
Jun 19, 2025

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In a world of low-cost batteries, performance matters Oversupply of lithium-ion battery precursor and active materials – and of lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, especially in China – has driven energy storage system costs down, fueling a record 330 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) shipments in 2024. Edward Rackley, head of the energy storage team at Business intelligence specialist CRU, shares his analysis.
Edward Rackley
Jun 20, 2025
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Skeleton Technologies develops new GrapheneGPU battery for AI data centers The use of the German-made supercapacitor-based high-performance battery is expected to reduce the energy consumption of AI data centers by 44 percent and at the same time increase computing power by 40 percent. This is made possible by control software that stores energy during idle times and releases it at peak times.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jun 20, 2025
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Taiwan eyes domestic battery sector boost with behind-the-meter grid-scale energy storage incentives The Taiwanese government may offer storage capacity incentives on a per MWh basis.
Tristan Rayner
Jun 20, 2025
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R.Power secures €30 million in Green Bonds to accelerate battery storage expansion R.Power has issued more green bonds as it continues to expand in renewables, with a new project in Romania also secured.
Tristan Rayner
Jun 20, 2025
View article
Protecting energy storage: new policy tackles cyber threats A new, tailored cybersecurity insurance solution, purpose-built for the battery energy storage system (BESS) sector, shows how digital risks are being managed.
Tristan Rayner
Jun 20, 2025
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South Australia advances long-duration energy storage with new 15-year support mechanism A possible boon for long-duration energy storage concepts is on the cards via supportive government deal structures.
Tristan Rayner
Jun 19, 2025
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The silver lining of ERCOT’s supposed market saturation Not everyone sees ERCOT’s battery glut as a crisis. Some, including a storage-only IPP, see it as storage is finally doing what it promised.
Phoebe Skok
Jun 19, 2025
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Segen, BNP Paribas offer C&I energy storage, solar finance product The new partnership will initially provide financing to help crowd in investment for photovoltaic systems and energy storage in Germany and the United Kingdom.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jun 18, 2025
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Eiko Power inaugurates 400 MWh Italian production site, 2 GW fab due 2027 Eiko Power explains its strategy to bring battery R&D, testing, and assembly knowhow back to Europe. It expects certification from Dutch testing company Kiwa this year for its “aeronautical” liquid-immersed battery cells.
Sergio Matalucci
Jun 18, 2025

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