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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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Senec CEO: “We are back in the market” The Leipzig-based company has completed more than 95 percent of the field replacements for the storage tank series affected by fires. In his first few months as CEO, Herbert Schein has already set a clear course for the company’s future. In an interview with pv magazine Germany, he outlines five key measures guiding this direction.
Sandra Enkhardt
Nov 07, 2025
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What insurers want battery developers to understand right now There's progress in battery energy storage system (BESS) risk maturity, but insurers are warning of supply chain problems, while OEMs are tightening their treatment of warranties.
Tristan Rayner
Nov 06, 2025
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Cegasa, Skeleton Technologies open new factories boosting Europen battery manufacturing In a big boost for Europe’s battery storage manufacturing industry, Skeleton Technologies in Finland and Cegasa Energía in Spain have announced major investments aimed at enhancing the continent's technological sovereignty.
Marija Maisch
Nov 06, 2025
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Green Flexibility buys 500 MW of battery storage projects in Germany The framework agreement stipulates that Hamburg-based Hansa Battery will develop the projects up to the construction-ready stage. Green Flexibility will then assume responsibility for implementation and operation, as well as contribute financially to securing the necessary grid reservations.
Sandra Enkhardt
Nov 06, 2025
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Sodium-sulfur battery from BASF and NGK
Japan’s NGK discontinues manufacturing of sodium-sulfur batteries The manufacturer cites rising material costs, heightened competition from lithium-ion batteries, and the slow uptake of long-duration storage technologies as the reasons for the decision.
Marija Maisch
Nov 05, 2025
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Sunotec, Shell seal cross-border hedge for 600+ MWh battery storage In a double announcement, Bulgarian energy storage and solar developer Sunotec confirmed two major milestones: the signing of a cross-border spread hedge agreement with Shell, linked to more than 600 MWh of battery energy storage projects, and the official signing of a 2.4 GWh battery storage supply agreement with Sungrow.
Marija Maisch
Nov 04, 2025
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Cornex breaks ground on 70 GWh battery mega-plant in Hubei The storage product lines will have a total capacity of 50 GWh and focus on production of high-capacity 588 Ah to 1000 Ah battery cells.
Vincent Shaw
Nov 03, 2025

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Ore Energy brings first grid-connected iron-air battery online in the Netherlands Dutch startup Ore Energy has connected a pilot iron-air "rust" battery to the grid, a first long-duration energy storage (LDES) system fully-built in the European Union.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 30, 2025
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Enphase launches new fourth-gen energy system with new 7.08-kW battery IQ Battery 10C, and US domestic manufacturing The new battery offers 10 kWh of usable energy in a big boost to Enphase's battery storage options, and is made with U.S. components from a contract manufacturer.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 30, 2025
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Lyten secures $200 million to buy Northvolt assets to accelerate shift European BESS push Following its earlier acquisition of the Gdansk plant, Lyten has raised an additional $200 million to further accelerate its efforts to be a main player in Europe for its battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Tristan Rayner
Jul 29, 2025
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Portugal to hold energy storage auction before January 2026 Government outlines €400 million plan to strengthen grid resilience after April blackout.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jul 29, 2025
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Spotlight on Finland: Energy storage sector set to double Finland's energy storage market is expanding, thanks largely to increasing renewable energy sources, plus regulatory adaptation being made by Fingrid, the transmission operator in the country.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 29, 2025
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Gotion starts mass production of liquid-cooled 5 MWh battery storage system at plant in Germany Gotion begins EU-certified mass production of 5 MWh energy storage units at its Göttingen facility in Germany, a former Bosch plant.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 29, 2025
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AGR acquires 100 MW co-located storage project from Cambridge Power Cambridge Power has sold its approved but not-yet-built solar-plus-storage project in England to AGR Renewables,
Tristan Rayner
Jul 29, 2025
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New battery manufacturer with European software: GAZ Energy builds factory in Czech Republic A new production line for battery storage systems is being built in eastern Czechia. Several partners from Germany and the Czech Republic have joined forces for the project. According to their own statements, the driving motivation is cybersecurity. They aim to equip their batteries with in-house control systems to better protect them against attacks. This could help counter concerns about the high degree of Chinese integration in Europe’s energy infrastructure.
Marian Willuhn
Jul 28, 2025
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Washington H. Soul Pattinson backs Australian battery developer with $26 million Developer North Harbour has secured early-stage funding for two battery projects in New South Wales, Australia.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 28, 2025

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