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Industry ESS News

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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System integration issues dominate BESS manufacturing defects in 2024, CEA reveals Clean Energy Associates (CEA) reveals issues in fire detection and suppressions, along with auxiliary circuit panels, and thermal management defects, were key manufacturing problems encountered during its assessments.
Max Hall
24 hours ago
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Falling li-ion battery prices mirror solar photovoltaics trends: Is there a role for second-life batteries before recycling? Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles, residential PV storage systems, and, more recently, mitigating curtailment in large-scale wind and solar power plants. EVs are driving large-scale demand for Li-ion batteries which will result in substantial volumes of spent batteries in the near future. This scenario highlights the potential for repurposing EV batteries for second-life stationary applications, which could maximise their value before recycling. However, to fully realise this opportunity, several economic, technical, and regulatory challenges must be addressed and resolved.
International Solar Energy Society
May 22, 2025
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BW ESS secures loan for 331 MWh British battery The battery energy storage system (BESS), in the South East of England, was installed in record time and Shell has been marketing its services since February under a British-first, seven-year tolling agreement.
Max Hall
May 22, 2025
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Jinko unveils 520 kWh C&I battery storage system Jinko ESS has launched a new modular 520 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial users. The product will be available for global shipment in Q3 2025.
Vincent Shaw
May 22, 2025
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ABB launches battery storage subscription model to address capital constraints ABB has announced a "Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service" (BESS-as-a-Service) model to add storage to C&I customers without upfront capex.
Tristan Rayner
May 21, 2025
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Fluence opens battery enclosure and system hardware manufacturing plant in Arizona Fluence has cut the ribbon to open its battery energy storage system (BESS) enclosure and battery management system (BMS) manufacturing plant in Goodyear, Arizona.
Tristan Rayner
May 21, 2025
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India’s Pure partners with Charge Power to offer energy storage products in North America Charge Power and PURE are partnering to offer energy storage solutions in Canada and the U.S., with products in residential, commercial and grid scale applications.
Tristan Rayner
May 21, 2025

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Finance for 1.5 GWh of batteries in US Sun Belt states Texas, Arizona GridStor has acquired a 100 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Arizona and developers On.Energy and esVolta have secured the funds to advance multiple projects in Texas.
Max Hall
Jan 29, 2025
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Australian minister wants more federal funding for home solar, batteries The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has been directed to consider more funding for residential solar and battery systems as the federal government examines how best to expand household electrification.
David Carroll
Jan 29, 2025
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India’s Avaada commits $2.39bn to energy storage, renewables The Indian renewables company signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of the state of Odisha at the Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, held on Jan. 28 and 29, 2025.
Uma Gupta
Jan 29, 2025
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Restructure of German battery maker Varta legally binding Plagued by slower-than-expected electric vehicle sales, the Ellwangen-based company has seen off appeals against its turnaround plan that were lodged by out-of-pocket shareholders.
Max Hall
Jan 28, 2025
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HyperStrong lists on Shanghai stock exchange, surges 230% on its first day The Chinese battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator debuted on the stock exchange with a market capitalization of RMB 11.339 billion ($1.56 billion).
Marija Maisch
Jan 28, 2025
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New York’s NineDot secures funds for 400 MWh of urban batteries The New York City (NYC)-based developer of urban, "community-scale" battery energy storage systems (BESS) has landed a $65 million finance package from lenders led by the US' First Citizens Bank.
Max Hall
Jan 27, 2025
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Battery energy storage system decommissioning and end-of-life planning starts now With a disposition plan in place, and leveraging practical knowledge and experience, Brian Davenport, vice president for energy at Industrial Process Design (IPD), and Steve Feinberg, president at Bluewater Battery Logistics, break down the process into five key steps.
Brian Davenport, Steve Feinberg
Jan 24, 2025
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CATL seeks Hong Kong listing, eyes global expansion China’s battery giant aims to raise up to $8 billion through offshore H-share issuance and apply for a listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, reinforcing global expansion amid intensifying competition.
Vincent Shaw
Jan 24, 2025
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Heating not shredding: German battery recycling research Academics at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences want to thermally break down lithium batteries to recover raw materials. The energy required for the process is still high, however.
Ralph Diermann
Jan 24, 2025

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