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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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Romania: Financial close for 1 GWh co-located battery; construction starts on 116 MWh BESS retrofit Vienna-based IPP Enery has secured €460 million green financing for one of Europe's biggest hybrid solar-and-storage project, while Denmark’s Eurowind Energy has kicked off installation of its 120 MWh Teiuș battery system, highlighting major momentum in Romania’s renewable energy transition.
Marija Maisch
Mar 04, 2026
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Hold-type ABS for battery storage hits Shanghai Exchange, pioneering new financing path Canadian Solar-linked deal marks a financing milestone for standalone energy storage, though issuance still faces cash-flow and liquidity tests.
Vincent Shaw
Mar 03, 2026
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TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in 1.6 GWh German battery portfolio to AllianzGI This is Allianz´s first direct equity investment in a portfolio of utility-scale battery storage projects.
Marija Maisch
Mar 03, 2026
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US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025 A new quarterly report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 30% year-over-year growth in the US battery market, even as the industry braces for supply chain restructuring and a shift in the political landscape.
Ryan Kennedy
Mar 02, 2026
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Lyten completes Northvolt acquisition: Set to manufacture lithium-sulfur batteries at gigascale and kickstart R&D in Sweden Lyten expects commercial sales of cells from its Swedish hub to supply its battery manufacturing facility in Poland in the second half of 2026.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Feb 27, 2026
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Enervis Battery Storage Index: Slight recovery in January, but still weak winter levels Independent assessment of historical and future achievable revenues for large-scale battery storage systems
Mirko Schlossarczyk, Jonas Anthonioz
Feb 27, 2026
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Germany’s grid-fee reform threatens energy storage investment Energy storage systems are indispensable for the German energy system. They increase security of supply, reduce energy costs, and support efficient grid operation. However, investment security is at risk. The AgNes grid fee reform and the elimination of the exemption from grid fees for storage systems are causing investors to hesitate and projects to stall.
Julian Jansen
Feb 26, 2026

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Chile’s battery output leaps to 315 GWh in first eight months of 2025 Chile’s big batteries have made significant contributions to the national grid during 2025 according to figures from an energy consultancy.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 30, 2025
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US grid-scale storage leaps 63%, residential 132% A report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie indicates the utility-scale energy storage sector added 4.9 GW in the April-to-June quarter, representing 63% year-on-year growth, while residential storage increased by 608 MW.
Ryan Kennedy
Sep 29, 2025
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Jupiter Electric Mobility launches Indian-made C&I battery The 10 ft and 20 ft containers offer energy storage capacities ranging from 241 kWh to 3 MWh.
Uma Gupta
Sep 26, 2025
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Eni Storage JV launches permitting for LFP battery factory in Italy The Seri Industrial business unit and Eni aim to capture more than 10% of the European stationary battery market by creating an integrated manufacturing hub between Brindisi and Teverola.
Sergio Matalucci
Sep 25, 2025
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India’s Waaree Energies invests $34m into energy storage subsidiary The Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd (WESSPL) unit was set up in 2020 to develop a battery manufacturing facility.
Uma Gupta
Sep 25, 2025
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Solar, storage push US tax credit market near $60 billion in 2025 Crux’s mid-year report says the US transferable clean energy tax credit market is on track to approach $60 billion in 2025, nearly double last year, led by solar and storage.
John Fitzgerald Weaver
Sep 24, 2025
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Global Solar Council launches first global trade association for battery storage The new body will attempt to drive manufacturing, deployment, and recycling of battery energy storage across the world, along with advocating for new technology such as grid-forming inverters.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 24, 2025
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Voltfang’s repurposed EV batteries to back German grid via $295m partnership The German battery developer has entered a €250 million ($295 million) deal with compatriot infrastructure investor Palladio Partners that will run through 2029.
Max Hall
Sep 24, 2025
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Swiss membrane-free redox flow battery company lands $17m early-stage funding Thalwil-based Unbound Potential has secured a €14.4 million ($16.9 million) funding package for its nascent technology which includes €8 million of public grants.
Max Hall
Sep 22, 2025

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