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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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Australian long-duration thermal energy storage tech lands $11.9M in scale up funding New South Wales-based thermal energy storage system developer MGA Thermal intends to rapidly scale its manufacturing capacity and commercial capability after securing $17 million in new funding.
David Carroll
20 hours ago
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Vikram Solar’s PowerHive launches EV, energy storage lithium battery range PowerHive, the battery and energy storage arm of Vikram Solar, has launched its VION lithium battery product range, marking the company’s entry into distributed battery storage for electric mobility and residential energy backup.
Uma Gupta
Mar 12, 2026
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Hithium to invest €400 million in Spanish mega battery factory Chinese multinational Hithium is considering building a battery and energy storage systems manufacturing plant in Navarra, with an initial investment of around €400 million and the potential to create up to 1,050 jobs across two development phases.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Mar 11, 2026
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From cell production to energy trading: Volkswagen launches its first large-scale battery storage project The “Elli Power Center” in Salzgitter may not be large, but it is significant: the Volkswagen Group intends to become an “integrated energy player,” combining activities from battery cell production to the marketing of energy storage within a single corporate structure.
Jochen Siemer
Mar 10, 2026
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CATL sold 661 GWh of lithium-ion batteries in 2025, reports profit growth Chinese energy storage giant reports increased revenue and profits in 2025. Significant new manufacturing capacity expected to be under construction by the end of the year.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 09, 2026
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Romania: Financial close for 1 GWh co-located battery; construction starts on 116 MWh BESS retrofit Vienna-based IPP Enery has secured €460 million green financing for one of Europe's biggest hybrid solar-and-storage project, while Denmark’s Eurowind Energy has kicked off installation of its 120 MWh Teiuș battery system, highlighting major momentum in Romania’s renewable energy transition.
Marija Maisch
Mar 04, 2026
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Hold-type ABS for battery storage hits Shanghai Exchange, pioneering new financing path Canadian Solar-linked deal marks a financing milestone for standalone energy storage, though issuance still faces cash-flow and liquidity tests.
Vincent Shaw
Mar 03, 2026

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Voltfang opens ‘Europe’s largest second-life battery factory’ The German company raised €15 million ($17.3 million) in Series B investor finance and has expanded its battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility in Aachen so it can now be scaled up to 1 GWh per year.
Jochen Siemer
Jun 13, 2025
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Germany’s Reconcept issues energy storage bond The new investment has a maximum issue volume of €5 million ($5.73 million). The annual, fixed interest rate is 6.75%.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jun 12, 2025
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Australian battery startup develops innovative separators Battery technology startup Voltavate has secured AUD 850,000 ($553,000) in an oversubscribed, 'pre-seed' funding round led by Australian investor Artesian.
David Carroll
Jun 12, 2025
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EU to back 10 battery materials projects ouside the block The European Commission has named projects in Ukraine, Norway, Greenland, Madagascar, Kazakhstan, New Caledonia, Canada, Brazil, Zambia, Serbia, and South Africa to secure supplies of graphite, nickel, cobalt, lithium, and manganese.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jun 11, 2025
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US battery supplier Powin files for bankruptcy The Oregon-based business has been hit by steepling tariffs as it imported lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) battery components from China.
Max Hall
Jun 11, 2025
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Battery makers bullish about Brazilian market prospects Chinese and Brazilian battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturers and installers are preparing to invest in a promising market beset by rising energy costs and unreliable grid supply just as battery prices have fallen.
Alessandra Neris
Jun 11, 2025
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Varta CEO: ‘We wanted too much in too short a time’ Michael Ostermann, who last year took over as CEO of German battery giant Varta AG, tells pv magazine about guiding the company through its financial restructure, the causes of the crisis, and returning the brand to a position of strength.
Marian Willuhn
Jun 11, 2025
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Energy Storage Systems
India allocates $630m for 30 GWh of batteries The second stage of a national infrastructure fund, to support battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, will be rolled out in 15 states and to state-owned utility the National Thermal Power Company (NTPC).
Uma Gupta
Jun 11, 2025
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How to qualify for energy storage grants in Spain Jon Ander López Ibarra, product manager for battery energy storage systems (BESS) at Spanish power conversion system company Jema Energy, says Spain needs to step up and offer BESS developers full remuneration for the crucial energy transition role their projects can play.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jun 10, 2025

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