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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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Metlen sells 725 MWh BESS project in Chile to Copec Metlen’s sale of Tamarico II to Copec includes a 725 MWh battery storage system that can be expanded to 925 MWh.
Luis Ini
23 hours ago
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NeoVolta secures up to $30m via credit to expand U.S. BESS manufacturing The RoHo fund has committed up to $30 million in growth capital to NeoVolta as the company scales domestic BESS production in Georgia.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 11, 2026
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Why German energy provider Rabot Energy is selling a 2 kWh AC-only battery, no solar required Avoiding the need for smart meters, dynamic tariffs are made possible with Rabot Energy, with a guaranteed subsidy.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 11, 2026
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Sonnedix secures $1.3 billion refinancing for Chile solar, wind and storage portfolio Seven banks are backing a $1.3 billion refinancing of Sonnedix's Chilean solar and wind assets, which will also fund a new battery storage project.
Brian Publicover
Sep 10, 2026
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Global cleantech investment fell in H1 2026; momentum holds outside of China Continued strength in stationary battery manufacturing, while India's rise in solar is strong.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 10, 2026
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Exclusive: Sungrow turns to Samsung SDI battery cells to sustain its energy storage business The Chinese storage supplier will source Samsung SDI cells to maintain delivery capability.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 09, 2026
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India’s Powertrac orders 10 GWh BESS production line from Sunka Lead Indian renewable energy company Powertrac has ordered a 10 GWh lithium battery pack assembly line with pack-to-container integration as it expands into battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Uma Gupta
Sep 09, 2026

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Scatec JV reaches financial close on co-located BESS with hydro in Philippines The Philippines is set to see 80 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) added to its grid with connections via hydro power
Tristan Rayner
Feb 09, 2026
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The case for residential solar battery leasing For those who have houses or living quarters equipped with solar panels, battery rental offers can allow them to maximize their self-consumption at a lower upfront cost.
Francois Puthod
Feb 09, 2026
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Flower raises €60m in debut bond as Twaice secures €24m EIB financing Two European battery storage companines have generated fresh capital to expand their operations.
Marija Maisch
Feb 06, 2026
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WEG secures funding for Brazilian battery manufacturing plant The new plant will increase WEG’s BESS production capacity to up to 2 GWh. Construction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027. The company aims to serve both the large-scale storage market and the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment.”
Lívia Neves
Feb 05, 2026
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Made in Europe: Sungrow builds its first European factory in Poland Sungrow plans a €230 million ($274 million) investment in its first European manufacturing plant in Wałbrzych, Lower Silesia, to produce inverters and battery storage systems.
Marian Willuhn
Feb 05, 2026
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Survey: Battery storage operators struggle with performance, data access and supplier accountability Battery storage analytics specialist Twaice has once again surveyed operators of large-scale energy storage facilities, concluding that operational efficiency is failing to keep pace with the sector’s rapid growth.
Jochen Siemer
Feb 04, 2026
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US energy storage developers secure over $2 billion in latest capital infusion Led by a massive $1.5 billion facility for Aypa Power, a series of new deals for Jupiter Power and PowerBank show that lenders are doubling down on battery energy storage system assets.
Ryan Kennedy
Feb 04, 2026
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From FTM to BTM: The evolving investment case for battery storage Front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems (BESS) remain a highly attractive segment particularly for the core plus infrastructure space. That said, Lincoln also sees attractive investment opportunities emerging in the behind-the-meter BESS segment with the potential to deliver superior returns, write Carlos Candil and Carlo de Hass.
Carlos Candil, Carlo de Haas
Feb 03, 2026
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Epic Energy, REFNIC partner for lithium-ion battery recycling and second-life facility in India  Epic Energy has selected REFNIC as the technical partner for setting up a lithium-ion battery shredding facility with an installed capacity of 500 kilograms per hour of black-mass production, and a second-life battery assembly plant with an installed processing capacity of approximately 10 MWh per month.
Uma Gupta
Feb 03, 2026

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