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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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Reliance Industries to launch 40 GWh battery gigafactory in 2026 The gigafactory is designed for modular scalability, with plans to increase its annual capacity from 40 GWh to 100 GWh as demand grows .
Uma Gupta
Sep 01, 2025
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Illinois incentives bolster battery, solar manufacturing Manner Polymers is just the latest company to be attracted by the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) incentives package.
Rachel Metea
Sep 01, 2025
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Brazil’s Intelbras backs domestic battery production, off-grid solutions The Brazilian manufacturer is offering batteries, inverters, and integrated applications, targeting everything from homes to agribusiness and with a focus on hybrid solutions, its Rapid Shutdown product, and solar pumping.
Alessandra Neris
Aug 29, 2025
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German iron-salt battery business Voltstorage to close The company's principal technologist said the technology delivered but 'market adversity, investment cycles, and strategic decisions' prompted the move.
Sandra Enkhardt
Aug 29, 2025
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Equitix-led consortium invests $675M in UK BESS developer, targets 1 GW portfolio Eelpower Limited joins consortium of public and private sector investors to launch new battery energy storage system (BESS) developer – Eelpower Energy. The developer is targeting final investment decisions on up to 1 GWh of capacity by the end of 2025.
Matthew Lynas
Aug 28, 2025
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EVE showcases 6.9 MWh storage system, targets Q3 scale-up China's EVE Energy recently presented a 6.9 MWh battery energy storage system integrating its 628 Ah cells and announced its 2025 half-year results.
Vincent Shaw
Aug 28, 2025
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TagEnergy scoops 6 GW of renewables, energy storage projects with ACE Power acquisition Portugal-headquartered TagEnergy has acquired German-owned early-stage developer ACE Power, adding approximately 6 GW of battery, wind and solar projects to its already significant portfolio in Australia’s clean energy sector.
Ev Foley
Aug 28, 2025
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Sungrow reports soaring energy storage revenue, plans Hong Kong listing The Chinese manufacturer has released its 2025 semi-annual report, revealing a significant shift in its business structure: for the first time, revenue from energy storage has surpassed that of power electronic conversion equipment.
Marija Maisch
Aug 26, 2025
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Acen plans 1.76 GWh battery in Australian coal country The Australian arm of Philippines-based energy company Acen Corp. is seeking federal government approval for a site after the Acen International business unit secured $100 million for the group's clean energy operations.
David Carroll
Aug 26, 2025

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