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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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Invinity supplies large-scale vanadium flow storage for Flexbase project in Switzerland The Flexbase Group is currently building a large data center for artificial intelligence in Laufenburg, along with a flow battery with a capacity of 800 MW and 1600 MWh. This vanadium flow battery will be supplied by the British-Canadian company Invinity.
Petra Hannen
May 22, 2026
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US deploys quarterly record 10 GWh of energy storage amid energy security push A new report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 32% year-over-year surge in the battery market, driving an upward revision to the nation’s five-year deployment pipeline despite mounting regulatory gridlock.
Ryan Kennedy
May 22, 2026
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Batteries on the move: Gridstor buys 796 MWh Birdseye BESS, Hull Street to buy FirstLight’s 1.4 GW portfolio Money is coming for energy storage projects both operational, and planned, across both battery energy storage systems (BESS) and pumped storage.
Tristan Rayner
May 21, 2026
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GCL Technology expands beyond PV with new energy storage business Solar module manufacturer and polysilicon producer GCL Technology is expanding into lithium-ion battery storage based on LFP materials as part of a shift toward a “multi-product” new energy platform.
Emiliano Bellini
May 19, 2026
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Ford and EDF sign gigawatt-scale BESS agreement for North American market New Ford battery energy storage system (BESS) subsidiary announces multi-year framework agreement with EDF Power Solutions. It follows Ford Energy unveiling its new containerized BESS product earlier in May 2026.
Matthew Lynas
May 18, 2026
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Rept Battero moves toward localized BESS production in Indonesia Indonesia's localized energy storage amibitions got closer with Rept Battero announcing BESS production in the country, though details are scarce.
Tristan Rayner
May 18, 2026
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Rechargeable zinc batteries: Overcoming challenges and finding opportunities   Josef Daniel-Ivad from the Zinc Battery Initiative updates the current scaling of zinc battery manufacturers and technology.
Josef Daniel-Ivad
May 18, 2026

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Global Solar Council launches first global trade association for battery storage The new body will attempt to drive manufacturing, deployment, and recycling of battery energy storage across the world, along with advocating for new technology such as grid-forming inverters.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 24, 2025
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Voltfang’s repurposed EV batteries to back German grid via $295m partnership The German battery developer has entered a €250 million ($295 million) deal with compatriot infrastructure investor Palladio Partners that will run through 2029.
Max Hall
Sep 24, 2025
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Swiss membrane-free redox flow battery company lands $17m early-stage funding Thalwil-based Unbound Potential has secured a €14.4 million ($16.9 million) funding package for its nascent technology which includes €8 million of public grants.
Max Hall
Sep 22, 2025
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Italian lender: Banks will tolerate 10% merchant operation of MACSE-tendered batteries The opening session of the Italia Solare conference on finance and bankability for solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) considered how the Mercato a termine degli stoccaggi (MACSE) auction could shape the Italian storage market. Elemens Partner Salvatore Casa predicted auction-set storage payments could be 'very far' below the €32,000 ($38,000)/MWh cap initially suggested.
Sergio Matalucci
Sep 19, 2025
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New wave of funding powers US battery tech and projects XL Batteries has secured backing to commercialize flow battery systems which use an organic electrolyte, rather than vanadium, and two utility-scale developers have landed extensive credit lines.
Max Hall
Sep 19, 2025
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Financial close for 336 MWh of Lithuanian batteries Developers Green Genius and Olana Energy have reached financial decisions on 49 MW/196 MWh and 70 MW/140 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS), respectively.
Max Hall
Sep 18, 2025
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Hydrostor advances 1.6 GWh compressed air storage project in Australia Hydrostor, a Canadian long-duration energy storage developer, has secured AUD 82.6 million ($54.7 million) in funding to support its 200 MW/1.6 GWh Silver City Energy Storage Centre project in Australia.
Ev Foley
Sep 18, 2025
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Fresh funding boost for German battery storage players Berlin-based vertically integrated battery storage developer and operator Terra One has secured up to €150 million investment and Hamburg-based optimizer suena has closed an €8 million ($9.5 million) Series A funding round.
Marija Maisch
Sep 17, 2025
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Battery optimizer Sympower eyes expansion in central, southern Europe Netherlands healthcare and social care pension fund manager Stichting Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn (PFZW) has committed €19 million ($22 million) to help the rollout of battery energy storage systems (BESS) into new markets for the Dutch company.
Max Hall
Sep 16, 2025

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