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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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Inlyte Energy plans pilot projects to prove its iron-sodium battery technology for AIDC and ESS applications
The California-based company says its technology is the perfect match for data centers, providing low-degradation long-duration energy storage while serving as a middle layer between the grid and highly volatile power needs of data centers. Now it’s set to prove it.
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.
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.
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FlexGen completes Powin acquisition, expands its battery fleet to more than 25 GWh
FlexGen’s acquisition of Powin marks a major shake-up in the US battery storage industry, as market leaders face financial pressure, policy uncertainty, and shifting supply chain dynamics. Meanwhile, long-duration storage player ESS Inc. fights for survival amid early signs of commercial traction.
Australia launches fund to expand battery manufacturing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched an AUD 500 million ($324 million) initiative aimed at supercharging Australia’s battery manufacturing industry and seizing opportunities associated with the global renewable energy transition.
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Turbulent times for US energy storage
US President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on July 4, dealing a blow to clean energy. The OBBBA kills many of the provisions in the US Inflation Reduction Act that were most impactful for the energy storage industry, and while no one is fully sure what comes next, many are bracing for turbulence.
University of Münster develops recycling process for dry-processed lithium-ion batteries
Researchers at the University of Münster have developed a mechanical recycling process for production scrap from the dry processing of lithium-ion batteries. The method operates without solvents, preserves material properties, and allows the recycled cathode powder to be directly reused in electrode manufacturing.
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