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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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CATL locks $17 billion battery material deal as lithium prices soar
As lithium prices surged to a two-year high in early 2026, the world’s largest battery maker, CATL, moved to secure a mega-order of lithium iron phosphate cathode material in what ranks among the largest battery materials deals ever announced.
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Major German port debuts sea-rail transport for 48-ton BESS units
The Port of Wilhelmshaven saw its first-ever sea-rail transfer this month of 48-ton battery energy storage system units, manufactured by Hithium. The 'ultra-heavy' class of containers were moved from ship to rail for transit to Hungary, bypassing the weight constraints and aging infrastructure that challenge road logistics across the world.
Kick off in Oslo’s Intility Arena: Battery flattens matchday peaks, earns revenue for startup
Norwegian startup Peak Shaper has commissioned a 1.2 MW battery system at Intility Arena, utilizing an "Energy as a Service" model without capital costs for those that want a battery. Torfinn Årdalsbakke, a project developer at Peak Shaper, tells ESS News more.
Energy storage in 2025: Year in review
In another record-breaking year for energy storage installations, the sector has firmly cemented its position in the global electricity market and reached new heights. From price swings and relentless technological advancements to shifting policy headwinds and tailwinds, 2025 proved to be anything but uneventful.
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UK battery storage funding: Pulse Clean Energy, AMP Clean Energy secure combined £270 million in new investments
Two leading names in the United Kingdom’s battery storage sector, AMP Clean Energy and Pulse Clean Energy, have secured fresh capital to accelerate storage rollout and facilitate builds across the country.
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New real-time measurement process can determine State of Charge and battery operational safety
A method developed at Fraunhofer IFAM, known as "dynamic impedance spectroscopy," provides real-time data on a battery's safety status and more, all while it's in operation. This breakthrough is set to enable optimized battery management in electric vehicles and is also intended for applications like photovoltaic storage systems.
India set to add 30 GW of storage by 2027, outpacing demand forecast
India is projected to add 30 GW of new energy storage capacity by June 2027 through standalone and firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects, according to a recent report by SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS). This could potentially push total capacity to 36 GW against 24 GW of estimated demand.
Italy’s MACSE Auction: Battery storage price cap boosted to €37,000/MW/year
The €5,000 boost from the Italian energy regulator has come via changes to three key parameters: the investment cost (INV), the rate of return on invested capital, and the operational cost factor (CFO), leading to a higher price cap in the upcoming capacity market auction for energy storage.
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CATL H1 profit soars 33% as energy storage and overseas expansion get results
Chinese battery giant CATL posted a 33% jump in net profit in H1 2025, with growth driven by strong energy storage margins and overseas sales, even as price wars and mounting competition weighed on its core EV battery business.
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