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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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INTERVIEW: Hithium’s sodium-ion storage push, where it could win, where it won’t, and path to bankability In this interview with ESS News, Hithium’s Leb Lan discusses the company's advances, where sodium-ion could compete with LFP, and what still needs proving. Lan says validation of the new generation is planned and safety testing is ongoing, but is light on detail around pricing figures and engagement with insurers.
Tristan Rayner
19 hours ago
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BW ESS, Danske Commodities sign 10-year optimization agreement on 857 MWh Berkswell BESS Another long-term floor optimization from BW ESS, as it shops around from another agreement in April with EDF>
Tristan Rayner
Oct 06, 2026
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Enerparc attracts more than 100 potential investors as insolvency sale moves forward More than 100 potential investors have expressed interest in insolvent German solar and storage developer Enerparc, with initial bids already submitted and a first transaction targeted for December. The sale could include solar portfolios, project pipelines and key subsidiaries, while financing challenges and potential creditor losses remain unresolved.
Michael Fuhs
Oct 05, 2026
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Northland Power closes financing for 1.2 GWh battery storage projects in Poland With construction underway and certain risks now behind it, Northland's Polish battery storage portfolio has secured financing for the project.
Tristan Rayner
Oct 05, 2026
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Hebei Juhang and Kohinoor Energy plan battery manufacturing plant in Pakistan Chinese battery manufacturer signs memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kohinoor Energy Limited for assembly and manufacturing plant. The MoU comes as Pakistan’s energy regulator mandates battery energy storage systems (BESS) in its next solar and wind tender.
Matthew Lynas
Oct 02, 2026
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CBAK Energy to add 12 GWh sodium-ion cell production capacity in Nanjing Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer signs investment agreement with Nanjing Gaochun Economic Development Zone. Separate 6 GWh expansion planned for existing Nanjing facility expected by year-end 2026.
Matthew Lynas
Oct 02, 2026
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Batteries from Canadian Solar
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners backs 1.4 GWh battery in Scotland Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has made a final investment decision (FID) on a four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland, which it says will be the longest-duration asset in its UK fleet.
Brian Publicover
Oct 02, 2026

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Sinovoltaics publishes energy storage manufacturer financial stability ranking Sinovoltaics has released its latest energy storage manufacturers ranking report, based on balance sheet assessments and publicly available financial information. It lists US-based Tesla as number one, followed by South Korean’s LG Energy Solution, Taiwan-based Kung Long Battery, China’s Mustang Battery, along with US-based Solid Power in the top five.
Valerie Thompson
May 15, 2024
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Workers sorting old batteries
Envirostream eyes increased recycling revenues after boosting battery volumes Battery technology company Lithium Australia’s 100%-owned subsidiary Envirostream is seeking to scale up its battery recycling efforts, signing an updated agreement with South Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution in a move that could deliver 770 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries for recycling.
David Carroll
May 10, 2024
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Battery heavyweights reaffirm commitment to solid-state technology Only weeks after Chinese battery and car manufacturers united as part of a government-led initiative to commercialize solid-state battery technology, South Korea’s Samsung SDI has confirmed its readiness to start mass production of its all-solid-state battery technology with an energy density of 900 Wh/L.
Marija Maisch
Mar 06, 2024
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Sosteneo to buy 49% of Enel’s battery business Generali Investments' Sosteneo unit will acquire 49% of the share capital in Enel Libra Flexsys, a company fully owned by Italian utility Enel, which operates a 1.7 GW portfolio of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Marija Maisch
Mar 04, 2024
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LionVolt battery
Dutch solid-state battery maker acquires factory in Scotland Dutch startup LionVolt has acquired AMTE Power’s battery cell production line in Scotland. It says it will use the assets for pilot production of its 3D solid-state thin-film batteries.
Marija Maisch
Jan 31, 2024
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Tiamat sodium-ion batteries
Tiamat secures funding for sodium-ion gigafactory in France French sodium-ion battery maker Tiamat has raised €30 million ($32.6 million) in equity and debt financing. It will use the funds to launch the construction of a 5 GWh production plant in the Hauts-de-France region.
Marija Maisch
Jan 19, 2024
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sodium-ion battery modules
Acculon launches production of sodium-ion battery modules, packs US-based Acculon Energy has announced series production of its sodium-ion battery modules and packs for mobility and stationary energy storage applications. Scaled production of 2 GWh is scheduled to start in mid-2024.
Marija Maisch
Jan 11, 2024

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