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Industry ESS News

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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BW ESS, Danske Commodities sign 10-year optimization agreement on 857 MWh Berkswell BESS Another long-term floor optimization from BW ESS, as it shops around from another agreement in April with EDF>
Tristan Rayner
5 hours ago
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Enerparc attracts more than 100 potential investors as insolvency sale moves forward More than 100 potential investors have expressed interest in insolvent German solar and storage developer Enerparc, with initial bids already submitted and a first transaction targeted for December. The sale could include solar portfolios, project pipelines and key subsidiaries, while financing challenges and potential creditor losses remain unresolved.
Michael Fuhs
Oct 05, 2026
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Northland Power closes financing for 1.2 GWh battery storage projects in Poland With construction underway and certain risks now behind it, Northland's Polish battery storage portfolio has secured financing for the project.
Tristan Rayner
Oct 05, 2026
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Hebei Juhang and Kohinoor Energy plan battery manufacturing plant in Pakistan Chinese battery manufacturer signs memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kohinoor Energy Limited for assembly and manufacturing plant. The MoU comes as Pakistan’s energy regulator mandates battery energy storage systems (BESS) in its next solar and wind tender.
Matthew Lynas
Oct 02, 2026
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CBAK Energy to add 12 GWh sodium-ion cell production capacity in Nanjing Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer signs investment agreement with Nanjing Gaochun Economic Development Zone. Separate 6 GWh expansion planned for existing Nanjing facility expected by year-end 2026.
Matthew Lynas
Oct 02, 2026
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners backs 1.4 GWh battery in Scotland Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has made a final investment decision (FID) on a four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland, which it says will be the longest-duration asset in its UK fleet.
Brian Publicover
Oct 02, 2026
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Shared grid connections concentrate battery insurance risk Tokio Marine GX (TMGX) sees exposures of up to billions of dollars building up at co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) sites, and says lenders are only beginning to require cyber cover.
Brian Publicover
Oct 01, 2026

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BBDF 2026: How financing standalone vs. co-located projects really works The "lab" session at Battery Business & Development Forum 2026 made transparent how different stakeholders evaluate and view energy storage projects between standalone and co-located options, and where views diverged.
Tristan Rayner
Apr 01, 2026
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UK deals: $132m long-duration BESS for Northern Ireland and a 420 MWh delivery for Drax Recently approved long-duration storage project secures investment, while a Canadian Solar subsidiary expands its UK business with a new supply agreement.
Matthew Lynas
Apr 01, 2026
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BBDF 2026: finance, tolling, and getting the merchant balance right As Europe prepares to roll out 200 GWh of battery storage over the next five years, discussion at the Battery Business & Development Forum 2026 turns to how financing models are rapidly shifting. Bankers, developers and stakeholders shared key pain points with the audience, as well as practical advice.
Tristan Rayner
Mar 31, 2026
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Enervenue raises $300 million to scale metal-hydrogen battery storage manufacturing The California-based manufacturer plans to build a large-scale production facility in China. Enervenue uses a battery technology first pioneered by Nasa.
Sandra Enkhardt
Mar 31, 2026
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BBDF 2026 opening session: optimism, caution, and grid fees From the floor of the Battery Business & Development Forum 2026, the first session focused on how the appetites of investors and stakeholders for battery projects is changing.
Tristan Rayner
Mar 31, 2026
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UK’s first community-owned solar battery seeks investors Low Carbon Hub plans to add battery energy storage system (BESS) to existing solar plant. The developer is offering shares in what’s thought to be the first community-owned co-located battery in the United Kingdom.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 26, 2026
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CATL, BYD, Sungrow see sharp market gains as Iran conflict reframes energy security Chinese manufacturers of energy storage and balance of plant are seeing renewed investment focus, as battery energy storage demands are expected to further increase both in developed and developing markets.
Tristan Rayner
Mar 26, 2026
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Brookfield, La Caisse acquiring Canada’s biggest BESS developer in $6.5 billion deal French-Canadian developer behind 1.2 GWh Hagersville BESS agrees to acquisition deal following review and board approval. New owners have pledged to invest in project pipeline for developer with international portfolio of solar, wind and BESS projects.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 25, 2026
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$1 billion in Texas project financing: esVolta and Doral Renewables secure funds for ERCOT solar, storage Everything's bigger in Texas, including two major financing packages, with MUFG Bank backing esVolta’s 300 MWh Boxcar battery system and Doral Renewables' 430 MW Cold Creek solar-plus-storage complex.
Tristan Rayner
Mar 25, 2026

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