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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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Tariffs reshape project economics for US energy storage A backlog of warehoused batteries may buffer the energy storage industry from immediate shocks but time is running out, according to reports by consultant Clean Energy Associates (CEA).
Phoebe Skok
May 08, 2025
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BYD launches new Blade-based home battery: Battery-Box HVB BYD has launched its new Gen4 home battery known as HVB, and is expected to be a popular addition to the residential storage space.
Tristan Rayner
May 07, 2025
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Dutch-manufactured gel lead-acid battery doubles lifespan, expands to C&I sizing The Qurmit battery gel lead-acid battery has expanded to the commercial and industrial sector with a larger capacity battery, and new technolgoy has improved the lifespan.
Tristan Rayner
May 07, 2025
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Dutch manufacturer makes switch from bromine to iron flow batteries due to ‘geopolitical turbulence’ Netherlands-based Elestor has announced it will move from hydrogen-bromine to hydrogen-iron flow batteries because of the worsening geopolitical situation.
Max Hall
May 07, 2025
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Battery energy storage in Europe slows to 15% growth for 2024 The latest analysis from SolarPower Europe reveals that, in 2024, Europe installed 21.9 GWh of new battery energy storage systems (BESS), just 15% higher than 2023. The predictions of slower growth has come true, but the details reveal a big shift in where installations are happening.
Tristan Rayner
May 07, 2025
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Large-scale storage financing: “There must be no uncovered risks” The pipeline for battery storage projects is expanding, but many still lack financing. Florian Hock and Marcus Starke from the Structured Finance Energy Origination division at Nord/LB discuss what truly matters, from coherent overall concepts and reliable contractual partners to the role of municipalities and securing revenues through tolling agreements.
Michael Fuhs
May 06, 2025
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Eiko Power plans battery production in Italy after tie-up with China’s SAJ 'The first prototype will be ready for market testing by summer 2025, and mass production will follow immediately,' Eiko said, adding it will open a factory in the Milan area.
Sergio Matalucci
May 06, 2025
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Labor election win brings Australian household battery rebate The work schedules of Australia’s battery retailers and installers will likely get busy in the coming months with Labor’s win in the federal election paving the way for the introduction of an AUD 2.3 billion ($1.48 billion) national subsidy scheme.
David Carroll
May 06, 2025
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Loan for Guatemalan renewables, energy storage minigrids The minigrids, and individual solar-plus-storage systems, form part of a Rural Electrification Access Program planned by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Luis Ini
May 05, 2025

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