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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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Ionly launches Spain-manufactured 5 kWh residential battery Ionly introduces the XYZ 5 kWh residential battery, featuring 90% European-sourced components and advanced reparability, from its base in Valencia, Spain.
Jose Pedrosa
5 hours ago
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ACME Solar in India secures 550 MWh battery energy storage purchase agreements with NHPC ACME Solar Holdings has secured battery energy storage purchase agreements (BESPA) with NHPC for a total contracted capacity of 275 MW/550 MWh across two standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Uma Gupta
8 hours ago
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Argentina’s first energy storage tender receives 1,347 MW of bids 15 companies submitted 27 projects, pledging over $1 billion in investment for a total that far exceeded the tender's 500 MW target.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jul 17, 2025
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RES to manage 1 GWh Coalburn battery project for CIP in Scotland RES will provide asset management for one of Europe's largest battery storage systems in Scotland.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 17, 2025
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Sol Systems secures financing to support 500 MW of colocated projects in the US The independent power producer secured a $675 million revolving construction finance facility to help fund solar and storage projects planned in Illinois, Ohio and Texas.
Anne Fischer
Jul 17, 2025
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5 GW of grid-forming batteries and synchronous condensors to underpin transition for network operator TransGrid in Australia Transgrid, Australia's largest electricity transmission network operator, working in the state of New South Wales, has chosen grid-forming batteries and synchronous condensors as its preferred system strength technologies to support the grid.
Ev Foley
Jul 17, 2025
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BBDF 2025: Challenges and prospects in Italy, Europe’s hottest storage market Italy is currently among Europe’s hottest battery storage markets thanks to its MACSE auction scheme, an established capacity market and the first attempts to go merchant by project developers. This market, however, is becoming increasingly competitive and both micro and macro challenges are arising.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 16, 2025

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Off-grid lessons help drive new Vaulta battery tech Battery manufacturer Vaulta is using lessons learned from Australia’s growing off-grid energy sector to spearhead the development of its next-generation battery energy storage technology.
David Carroll
Mar 03, 2025
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Deals for 1.12 GWh of battery energy storage in the U.S. Two more grid-scale batteries in California, and one in Texas, are nearing completion after funding and sale transactions have been closed.
Max Hall
Feb 28, 2025
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Tesla to buy site of insolvent battery production equipment maker Manz In addition to physical assets, employees will also be taken on by the German subsidiary of the Californian electric car manufacturer. The operational business of the insolvent Manz AG will not be continued.
Sandra Enkhardt
Feb 28, 2025
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Energy storage prices in Q1 face market stabilization and tariff uncertainty Energy storage prices saw slight declines in late 2024, but a new wave of tariffs and trade rulings is likely to reshape pricing in the months ahead.
Phoebe Skok
Feb 28, 2025
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Pexapark: European BESS marketplace maturing as sophisticated contracts go mainstream Utility-scale batteries are beginning to “flatten” the renewable energy production curve in parts of Europe, enabled by financial structures such as tolling and floor contracts, reports Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) advisory Pexapark. The Swiss company acquired RenewaFi this week, gaining a foothold in the U.S. marketplace.
Jonathan Gifford
Feb 27, 2025
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Australia opens $29m second round of community battery funding program The first round of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) community batteries funding initiative (CBFI) supported 370 projects.
Ev Foley
Feb 27, 2025
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India’s Inverted plans 5 GWh battery factory in Rajasthan The fully-automated production facility is set to be operational from April 2026.
Uma Gupta
Feb 25, 2025
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Offtake deal with oil and gas company for 410 MWh battery in Australia Battery revenue swap (BRS) deal for the 205 MW/410 MWh Brendale battery energy storage system (BESS) which is due online next year.
Ev Foley
Feb 24, 2025
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India’s Reliance secures 10 GWh battery cell production capacity under national incentive scheme The second round of bidding for the INR 181 billion ($2.09 billion) advanced-chemistry cell (ACC) portion of India's production-linked incentive (PLI) program ensured 40 GWh of annual production lines have now been awarded.
Uma Gupta
Feb 24, 2025

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