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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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Argentina’s first energy storage tender receives 1,347 MW of bids 15 companies submitted 27 projects, pledging over $1 billion in investment for a total that far exceeded the tender's 500 MW target.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
8 hours ago
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RES to manage 1 GWh Coalburn battery project for CIP in Scotland RES will provide asset management for one of Europe's largest battery storage systems in Scotland.
Tristan Rayner
10 hours ago
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Sol Systems secures financing to support 500 MW of colocated projects in the US The independent power producer secured a $675 million revolving construction finance facility to help fund solar and storage projects planned in Illinois, Ohio and Texas.
Anne Fischer
11 hours ago
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5 GW of grid-forming batteries and synchronous condensors to underpin transition for network operator TransGrid in Australia Transgrid, Australia's largest electricity transmission network operator, working in the state of New South Wales, has chosen grid-forming batteries and synchronous condensors as its preferred system strength technologies to support the grid.
Ev Foley
11 hours ago
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BBDF 2025: Challenges and prospects in Italy, Europe’s hottest storage market Italy is currently among Europe’s hottest battery storage markets thanks to its MACSE auction scheme, an established capacity market and the first attempts to go merchant by project developers. This market, however, is becoming increasingly competitive and both micro and macro challenges are arising.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 16, 2025
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BBDF 2025: Understanding BESS project bankability Financing remains one of battery energy storage system's (BESS) biggest talking points, as bankability, risk mitigation, insurance, and more.
Marian Willuhn
Jul 16, 2025
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Eneco and EP NL to build 200 MWh battery at Enecogen power plant in Rotterdam The storage project will make use of the plant's existing grid connection. But while making the announcement, the two companies were vocal about costly obstacles in the Netherlands for batteries.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 16, 2025

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Elywhere, Evyon merge to combine second-life batteries with EV charging The Norwegian companies will exist under the Elywhere brand, supplying an all-in-one skid that provides fast-charging for electric vehicles (EVs)
Tristan Rayner
May 05, 2025
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Call for energy storage projects for Europe’s next 10-year grid plan Project promoters hoping to receive EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding for energy storage and electricity transmission sites must first have them included in the 10-year network development plans (TYNDPs) drafted by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).
Pilar Sanchez Molina
May 02, 2025
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Three new Australian community batteries to form virtual power plant Electricity from community batteries to be built by Melbourne-based Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) will be managed by Victorian electricity company Diamond Energy’s virtual power plant (VPP).
Ev Foley
May 02, 2025
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Solaria to add 5.6 GWh of batteries to Spanish solar parks The Spanish developer has acquired 260 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in its homeland, agreed to buy 1.4 GW/5.6 GWh of BESS from an unnamed supplier, and secured a 10-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) from Trafigura.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
May 02, 2025
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German plans for 390 MWh merchant batteries Both standalone, grid-connected sites are set to generate revenue by participating directly in electricity markets, rather than through fixed contracts.
Max Hall
May 02, 2025
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UK thermal storage subsidy proposed, new heat battery standard in development Heat batteries could be eligible for grant support if plans to expand the scope of the UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme go ahead. The UK government is now consulting with industry stakeholders before finalizing changes to subsidy.
Matthew Lynas
Apr 30, 2025
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Vattenfall plans 3 GW of batteries, offers tolling contracts Vattenfall representatives Nicola Kleihues and Daniel Schwarz tell pv magazine about the power company's strategy in Germany and what it considers when buying project rights there. They also explain how to evaluate tolling offers to secure energy-storage-based electricity flexibility for a fixed fee.
Michael Fuhs
Apr 30, 2025
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iwell secures €27M to scale battery storage solutions amid grid constraints iwell, a Dutch start-up and provider of energy storage solutions, has raised fresh capital to accelerate as grids across the EU face constraints.
Tristan Rayner
Apr 29, 2025
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BW ESS secures green loan for 211 MWh of Swedish batteries The loan will back 14 operational battery energy storage sites ranging from 5 MW to 20 MW in size.
Max Hall
Apr 28, 2025

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