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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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US says China is not pricing out American battery anode makers, ITC votes against AD/CVD tariffs The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has blocked the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese active anode material (AAM), providing a massive sigh of relief for the domestic battery storage sector.
Tristan Rayner
18 hours ago
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SolaREIT expands land financing to substations and transmission corridors for US solar, storage Real estate financing models are expanding beyond project sites, opening another source of capital for developers facing a crunch in funding for big new projects.
Tristan Rayner
21 hours ago
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Australian long-duration thermal energy storage tech lands $11.9M in scale up funding New South Wales-based thermal energy storage system developer MGA Thermal intends to rapidly scale its manufacturing capacity and commercial capability after securing $17 million in new funding.
David Carroll
Mar 16, 2026
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Vikram Solar’s PowerHive launches EV, energy storage lithium battery range PowerHive, the battery and energy storage arm of Vikram Solar, has launched its VION lithium battery product range, marking the company’s entry into distributed battery storage for electric mobility and residential energy backup.
Uma Gupta
Mar 12, 2026
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Hithium to invest €400 million in Spanish mega battery factory Chinese multinational Hithium is considering building a battery and energy storage systems manufacturing plant in Navarra, with an initial investment of around €400 million and the potential to create up to 1,050 jobs across two development phases.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Mar 11, 2026
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From cell production to energy trading: Volkswagen launches its first large-scale battery storage project The “Elli Power Center” in Salzgitter may not be large, but it is significant: the Volkswagen Group intends to become an “integrated energy player,” combining activities from battery cell production to the marketing of energy storage within a single corporate structure.
Jochen Siemer
Mar 10, 2026
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CATL sold 661 GWh of lithium-ion batteries in 2025, reports profit growth Chinese energy storage giant reports increased revenue and profits in 2025. Significant new manufacturing capacity expected to be under construction by the end of the year.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 09, 2026

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Swiss battery maker targets German grid with 40+ battery storage projects The Swiss manufacturer will supply batteries to a German company and together build out battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects
Sandra Enkhardt
Aug 15, 2025
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Assets on the move: Monsson buys second Swedish battery project, R.Power puts for sale sign up in Poland on solar plus storage Fu-Gen handed a fully ready-to-build project to Monsson Energy, R.Power wants to sell 400 MW of assets in Poland
Tristan Rayner
Aug 14, 2025
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Spotlight on Africa: A continent of contrasts in energy storage We continue our Spotlight Series with a focus on Africa, a monumental task with help from key partners tracking the industry.
Tristan Rayner
Aug 14, 2025
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Germany: Multi-billion dollar energy hub planned with co-located solar and up to 2.8 GWh storage, plus AI data center A new project in Germany will see the phased installation a massive 500 MW / 1750 MWh battery energy storage system, and a new AI data center, all set to be developed by 2028.
Sandra Enkhardt
Aug 14, 2025
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Grid-scale energy storage could cut energy bills in Central U.S. by $7 billion The Southwest Power Pool is expected to have the largest increase in peak demand among grid regions in the United States. Energy storage can help serve this demand cost effectively, said Aurora Energy Research.
Rachel Metea
Aug 14, 2025
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Old coal mine will host 270 MWh co-located storage project after environmental approval in Australia A 135 MW solar park and 135 / 270 MWh battery will be built by OX2 Australia, part of the Swedish renewable player OX2.
Ev Foley
Aug 14, 2025
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Acme Solar Holdings secures $363 million in funding for 280 MW solar-plus-storage project The funding comes from REC Ltd, and marks a third round of funding for Acme Solar's growing portfolio.
Uma Gupta
Aug 13, 2025
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Brazil’s electricity regulator delays decision on storage regulation amid grid tariff dispute Aneel postpones ruling on energy storage tariffs, with debate focusing on transmission charge treatment and limits.
Lívia Neves
Aug 13, 2025
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Qair secures financing for 60 MW hybrid solar-plus-storage projects in Mauritius The four projects in the Stor’Sun initiative that Qair won in 2024 are now funded, and will aim to provide a consistent 12-hour energy output.
Tristan Rayner
Aug 13, 2025

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