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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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Senec CEO: “We are back in the market” The Leipzig-based company has completed more than 95 percent of the field replacements for the storage tank series affected by fires. In his first few months as CEO, Herbert Schein has already set a clear course for the company’s future. In an interview with pv magazine Germany, he outlines five key measures guiding this direction.
Sandra Enkhardt
Nov 07, 2025
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What insurers want battery developers to understand right now There's progress in battery energy storage system (BESS) risk maturity, but insurers are warning of supply chain problems, while OEMs are tightening their treatment of warranties.
Tristan Rayner
Nov 06, 2025
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Cegasa, Skeleton Technologies open new factories boosting Europen battery manufacturing In a big boost for Europe’s battery storage manufacturing industry, Skeleton Technologies in Finland and Cegasa Energía in Spain have announced major investments aimed at enhancing the continent's technological sovereignty.
Marija Maisch
Nov 06, 2025
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Green Flexibility buys 500 MW of battery storage projects in Germany The framework agreement stipulates that Hamburg-based Hansa Battery will develop the projects up to the construction-ready stage. Green Flexibility will then assume responsibility for implementation and operation, as well as contribute financially to securing the necessary grid reservations.
Sandra Enkhardt
Nov 06, 2025
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Sodium-sulfur battery from BASF and NGK
Japan’s NGK discontinues manufacturing of sodium-sulfur batteries The manufacturer cites rising material costs, heightened competition from lithium-ion batteries, and the slow uptake of long-duration storage technologies as the reasons for the decision.
Marija Maisch
Nov 05, 2025
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Sunotec, Shell seal cross-border hedge for 600+ MWh battery storage In a double announcement, Bulgarian energy storage and solar developer Sunotec confirmed two major milestones: the signing of a cross-border spread hedge agreement with Shell, linked to more than 600 MWh of battery energy storage projects, and the official signing of a 2.4 GWh battery storage supply agreement with Sungrow.
Marija Maisch
Nov 04, 2025
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Cornex breaks ground on 70 GWh battery mega-plant in Hubei The storage product lines will have a total capacity of 50 GWh and focus on production of high-capacity 588 Ah to 1000 Ah battery cells.
Vincent Shaw
Nov 03, 2025

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Poland roundup: Statkraft 700 MW BESS portfolio, LGES battery manufacturing, grid-scale battery financing In one of Europe's most dynamic battery storage markets, both established players and newcomers are actively working to expand their footprint.
Marija Maisch
May 16, 2025
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Engie teams with CBRE Investment Management on 2.4 GW of US battery storage In what is described as one of the largest financing transactions in the battery energy storage sector to date, Engie North America has partnered with funds managed by CBRE Investment Management on a portfolio of assets in Texas and California.
Marija Maisch
May 16, 2025
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India’s Waaree to invest $200m into US batteries Waaree is betting on the US renewables market with fresh battery investment commitments on top of plans to double its solar module production capacity in Texas.
Uma Gupta
May 16, 2025
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Romania’s Prime Batteries teams with Arrow and NXP on 1,500 V battery storage platform Prime, Arrow, and NXP, have unveiled a 1,500 V battery storage platform with safety certification but short on details around capacity or costing.
Tristan Rayner
May 14, 2025
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Flow battery startup VFlowTEch banks $20.5M as ramp up continues The Singaporean company is working on long duration storage and received wide backing from a variety of investors.
Tristan Rayner
May 14, 2025
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UAE, Kazakhstan commit to 2 GW battery storage in wider renewable energy agreement The agreement will see the development of up to 500 MW of baseload renewable energy and up to 2 GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
Tristan Rayner
May 14, 2025
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Tesvolt battery storage to benefit from “Made in Europe” funding bonus in Austria Tesvolt's new battery modules, each offering 6.25 kilowatt-hours of storage capacity and a scalable design, are set to receive Austria's "Made in Europe" funding bonus. This eligibility stems from their production in Wittenberg, Germany. The bonus will be introduced with the upcoming funding call in June.
Sandra Enkhardt
May 13, 2025
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Fluence pauses projects amid tariff uncertainty, revenue decline U.S.-based energy storage company Fluence has revised its earnings outlook and paused certain projects as trade tariff uncertainty weighs on revenue projections. Yet a rapid turnaround could happen given recent tariff decisions.
Tristan Rayner
May 13, 2025
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Latin America ‘needs modern grid infrastructure, stable regulation, and pro-investment policy’ Atlas Renewable Energy recently inaugurated the 200 MW/800 MWh 'BESS Del Desierto' project in Chile's Antofagasta region days after closing $510 million to build the 215 MW solar plus 418 MW/1,672 MWh BESS Estepa site. pv magazine spoke with Alfredo Solar, Atlas' regional manager for Chile, about those milestones, the state of the sector, and LatAm's renewables prospects.
Luis Ini
May 13, 2025

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