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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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Interview with ESS Inc CEO Drew Buckley ESS Inc President and CEO Drew Buckley tells ESS News the company has pivoted its strategy in 2026 around sodium-ion storage, citing nearly $1 billion in early-stage opportunities and a more measured approach to its iron flow technology amid tight liquidity.
Tristan Rayner
21 hours ago
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Eelpower acquires 50 MW/200 MWh battery storage project in UK Eelpower Energy has acquired the Silkstead battery storage project in England from developer Balanced Grid Works, in what the company said is its fifth asset acquisition since launching in September 2025.
Brian Publicover
22 hours ago
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D.TRADING, Capalo AI to offer bankable BESS revenue deals D.TRADING and Capalo AI have partnered to combine structured offtake and credit support with AI-driven multi-market trading, aiming to give battery energy storage system (BESS) developers bankable revenue structures across Europe.
Brian Publicover
Sep 03, 2026
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Aligned Climate Capital holds first close for $500 million distributed solar, storage fund Aligned Climate Capital has closed its seventh fund at $500 million to finance distributed solar and energy storage projects across the United States.
Ryan Kennedy
Sep 03, 2026
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Battery component supply chain gains AUD 3.4 million funding in Australia Battery supply chains in Western Australia have received a boost through a state government funding program designed to strengthen the battery manufacturing sector.
Ev Foley
Sep 03, 2026
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Australia’s ARENA marks 100th community battery, backs three more The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has marked the installation of its 100th community battery and awarded AUD 23.2 million ($16.5 million) to three new projects under Round 2 of its Community Batteries Funding Initiative.
Brian Publicover
Sep 02, 2026
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PowerBank targets Ontario’s capacity procurement with new fee-for-service BESS development deal A capital-light play to enter the race for Ontario's upcoming competitive procurement.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 01, 2026

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Major German port debuts sea-rail transport for 48-ton BESS units The Port of Wilhelmshaven saw its first-ever sea-rail transfer this month of 48-ton battery energy storage system units, manufactured by Hithium. The 'ultra-heavy' class of containers were moved from ship to rail for transit to Hungary, bypassing the weight constraints and aging infrastructure that challenge road logistics across the world.
Tristan Rayner
Dec 23, 2025
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Kick off in Oslo’s Intility Arena: Battery flattens matchday peaks, earns revenue for startup Norwegian startup Peak Shaper has commissioned a 1.2 MW battery system at Intility Arena, utilizing an "Energy as a Service" model without capital costs for those that want a battery. Torfinn Årdalsbakke, a project developer at Peak Shaper, tells ESS News more.
Tristan Rayner
Dec 22, 2025
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Energy storage in 2025: Year in review In another record-breaking year for energy storage installations, the sector has firmly cemented its position in the global electricity market and reached new heights. From price swings and relentless technological advancements to shifting policy headwinds and tailwinds, 2025 proved to be anything but uneventful.
Marija Maisch
Dec 19, 2025
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US battery market faces a make-or-break year in 2026  The industry faces rising demand, tighter economics and higher expectations for performance and reliability.
Phoebe Skok
Dec 19, 2025
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Moll Batterien garners more than $25 million for sodium-ion battery plant in Germany The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs is supporting the project with €19.65 million, and there is an additional €2.5 million from the EU.
Sandra Enkhardt
Dec 19, 2025
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‘The real cost of a battery storage goes far beyond $/kWh’ During a pv magazine Week Europe 2025 webinar, storage specialists gave their thoughts on what to consider when purchasing battery energy storage systems in Europe, with pricing, supplier options and product reliability all on the agenda.
Patrick Jowett
Dec 17, 2025
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JA Solar expands into energy storage with new subsidiary The PV giant is stepping up its energy storage push with a new Beijing subsidiary capitalized at RMB 300 million ($42 million).
Marija Maisch
Dec 16, 2025
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Ford launches battery storage business, repurposing EV manufacturing capacity The automotive giant will leverage its plants in Kentucky and Michigan, along with its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology know-how, to provide solutions for energy infrastructure and the expanding data center market. The company plans to begin shipping battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2027.
Marija Maisch
Dec 16, 2025
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Tata’s battery arm advances construction of 20 GWh manufacturing facility Agratas, the global battery business of the Tata Group, is rapidly advancing the construction work for its battery manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat. This facility will have a planned annual capacity of 20 GWh in its first phase.
Uma Gupta
Dec 15, 2025

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