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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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Australia’s Altech secures permit to build sodium-ion battery factory in Germany
The German subsidiary of the Perth-based sodium chloride solid-state battery specialist is moving ahead with its plans to build a 120 MWh production plant in Saxony, Germany. The project is expected to amount to around €156 million ($170 million).
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More than $600m for four US utility-scale batteries
Recurrent Energy, Jupiter Power and Peregrine Energy Solutions have secured finance for a cumulative 550 MW of utility-scale battery energy storage projects, which will take shape in Texas, Michigan, and an undisclosed location. Two of the planned sites are set to operate on a merchant basis.
‘EU aim of 90% European batteries by 2030 is way off’
European battery cell demand could hit 1 TWh per year by 2030 so domestic manufacturing capacity is vital to avoid dependence on Asia. Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI) says the European Union's 90% local battery target will be missed in half of its modeled scenarios.
UK’s largest solar and storage project secures financial close
Quinbrook completes financing for Cleve Hill Solar Park in Kent, England. The solar and storage project will be the largest in the United Kingdom when it goes live later in 2025. The developer claims contract for difference, capacity market and power purchase agreements (PPAs) were critical to securing project financing.
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Clearway, Cypress Creek close $738 million in BESS financing
Clearway Energy has launched the construction of a 320 MW/1280 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio in Utah after closing financing. Meanwhile, Cypress Creek Renewables is already building a 200 MW standalone BESS project in Texas, which will be backed by fresh cash.
Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States in November 2024, the European battery manufacturing torchbearer has failed to negotiate and implement a financial restructuring. The business has now filed for bankruptcy in its home country.
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Supply deal and finance for another 2.2 GWh of US batteries
Canadian Solar will supply its SolBank 3.0 battery systems to Aypa Power's projects in California and Texas and finance has been secured to complete construction of a further 220 MW/440 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Lone Star State.
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EU launches real-time dashboard for energy storage expansion
The aim of the European Energy Storage Inventory is to record all European energy storage projects by status – in operation, planned and under construction – by location and by technology. Most projects have been recorded in Germany so far.
Tesla lands tax abatement for Texas Megapack factory
County officials have approved a tax abatement for Tesla to build a manufacturing facility for its utility-scale battery energy storage product, Megapack, in the Lone Star State. The final approval is conditional on an agreement with city authorities.
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