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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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AGL acquires Australian long-duration electro-thermal energy storage project from Photon AGL Energy has bought the 150 MW solar, 90 MW thermal, and 720 MWh storage Yadnarie Project from Dutch developer Photon Energy, following the award of development approval in June.
Ev Foley
Jul 11, 2025
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CATL, Sungrow and CRRC Zhuzhou lead Chinese energy storage rankings  The China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) has released its 2024 rankings of Chinese energy storage companies, with CATL, Sungrow, and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute securing top positions across key segments.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 11, 2025
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Spain authorizes 29.3 MW energy storage in Q2 2025, with 523.8 MW enter planning stages Between April and June 2025, Spain's larger scale energy storage projects saw a small increasing in construction authorization, with a much larger increase in new projects entering public consultation.
Pilar Sanchez Molina, Tristan Rayner
Jul 11, 2025
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Australian scheme to deliver 100 neighborhood batteries kicks off final funding round The Australian state of Victoria has launched its third and final round of grant funding through the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program, offering AUD$400,000 per battery through multiple streams of eligibility to a pool of nine council regions.
Ev Foley
Jul 11, 2025
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Renewable energy storage not inherently grid-neutral, says German distribution grid operator According to German grid operator Edis, renewable energy storage systems can also exacerbate regional grid bottlenecks, though economic feasbility remains possible according to Energy2Market.
Michael Fuhs
Jul 11, 2025
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Delta Green and E.ON offering $234 a year to households for grid flexibility The virtual power plant (VPP) revolution is rolling out, with E.ON offering flexibility to the grid from home batteries, electric vehicle chargers, solar exports, and more, via Delta Green's software, and paying households for the optionality.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 10, 2025
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Vexuvo sells 1.5 GW of Italian batteries to ContourGlobal The sale concerns a portfolio of projects across the country, some of which will participate in the mercato a termine degli stoccaggi (MACSE) auction.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Jul 10, 2025

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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.
Max Hall
Mar 19, 2025
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‘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.
Sandra Enkhardt
Mar 19, 2025
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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).
Marija Maisch
Mar 19, 2025
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Two landmark financing deals for UK BESS total GBP 400 million Constantine Energy Storage closes GBP 180 million financing deal for 9-asset UK battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio, while Zenobe announces GBP 220 million finance deal for a standalone BESS in the Scottish Borders.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 19, 2025
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Foresight Group preps $248m offer for Harmony’s British batteries Yorkshire-based energy storage developer Harmony Energy Income Trust plc has installed seven battery energy storage systems (BESS) in England and one in Scotland. It has been attempting to sell its assets since May 2024.
Max Hall
Mar 18, 2025
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EU approves Spain’s €700m energy storage subsidy plan The European Commission on Monday greenlit a new aid scheme to enable Spain to deploy large-scale energy storage with co-financing of up to 85%.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Mar 18, 2025
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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.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 17, 2025
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Spain preps grants for energy storage and grid demand management A consultation exercise has been opened into a plan to distribute European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) cash into large-scale energy storage and grid flexibility sites and into customer-side electricity demand management technology.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Mar 17, 2025
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What’s next for American battery manufacturing Industry experts at Intersolar and Energy Storage North America explained that cooperation between companies, favorable policy and smart site selection are key to expanding domestic battery production.
Phoebe Skok
Mar 14, 2025

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