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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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GCL Technology expands beyond PV with new energy storage business Solar module manufacturer and polysilicon producer GCL Technology is expanding into lithium-ion battery storage based on LFP materials as part of a shift toward a “multi-product” new energy platform.
Emiliano Bellini
14 hours ago
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Ford and EDF sign gigawatt-scale BESS agreement for North American market New Ford battery energy storage system (BESS) subsidiary announces multi-year framework agreement with EDF Power Solutions. It follows Ford Energy unveiling its new containerized BESS product earlier in May 2026.
Matthew Lynas
May 18, 2026
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Rept Battero moves toward localized BESS production in Indonesia Indonesia's localized energy storage amibitions got closer with Rept Battero announcing BESS production in the country, though details are scarce.
Tristan Rayner
May 18, 2026
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Rechargeable zinc batteries: Overcoming challenges and finding opportunities   Josef Daniel-Ivad from the Zinc Battery Initiative updates the current scaling of zinc battery manufacturers and technology.
Josef Daniel-Ivad
May 18, 2026
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Australian government cuts funding for domestic battery manufacturing, retains subsidy for home batteries Unallocated funds will be pulled and used elesewhere by Australia's government.
David Carroll, Tristan Rayner
May 13, 2026
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Mercom: Energy storage companies raise $2.3 billion in Q1 2026 Venture capital funding increased year-on-year, with a 44% jump in deal count. Project acquisitions grew by 227%, with 7.2 GW in total acquired compared to 2.2 GW in Q1, 2025.
Blathnaid O’Dea
May 12, 2026
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Ford Energy announces DC block utility-scale BESS based on 512 Ah LFP cells The automotive giant has formally unveiled Ford Energy, its new battery energy storage subsidiary, alongside initial details of its flagship grid-scale energy storage product.
Marija Maisch
May 12, 2026

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Qair develops its first UK storage project with a 49.9 MW battery energy storage system approved The French IPP is strengthening its presence in the country, adding a first storage project to its recent permits obtained for more than 140 MW of solar capacity.
Gwenaelle Deboutte
Jul 15, 2025
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AMEA Power completes 300 MWh battery storage project in Egypt AMEA Power has completed Egypt’s first grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), co-located with a major 500 MW solar plant.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 15, 2025
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Saint Lucia plans a 26 MWh solar plus storage project Electric utility company St Lucia Electricity Services is set to tender a 10 MW solar project with 13 MW battery energy storage later this year.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2025
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Top German court rules costruction cost fees for battery storage projects are permissible Big batteries must now pay this construction cost fee when requested by a distribution network operator. The court says that’s fair because it works to prevent the wider system from overbuilding, and pushing excess costs onto everyday electricity users.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 15, 2025
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Ingeteam to supply DC-coupled solar+storage project in Australia Ingeteam has been selected as the technology supplier for a 243 MWp photovoltaic project with 172 MW/2.4 hours of renewable energy.
Pilar Sanchez Molina, Tristan Rayner
Jul 15, 2025
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Bid Energy plans 4 GWh battery project for East coast of Australia Another big battery project has been unveiled for the Australian state of New South Wales with the state and federal governments receiving a proposal for a 1 GW / 4 GWh battery energy storage facility to be developed around 90 km north of Sydney.
David Carroll
Jul 15, 2025
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Worldwide battery storage installations up 54% in first half of 2025, June sets monthly record Globally, battery energy storage system (BESS) installations were up 54% in 2025 compared with the first half of 2024.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 15, 2025
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Simtel to deliver 196 MWh battery project for Turkish-backed Energy Capital Group in Romania Simtel signs EPC contract for a 196 MWh storage project as Romania expands grid-scale battery capacity.
Tristan Rayner
Jul 14, 2025
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Perspective on flexibility: How batteries, demand response, and interconnectors are powering a new grid As renewables surge and baseload plants retire, the energy system is facing an urgent need for flexible capacity to balance increasing volatility. While long-term solutions like batteries, interconnectors, and green hydrogen are underway, several short-term measures – from pairing new renewable energy plants with storage to leveraging underused grid connections – could help bridge the flexibility gap now. Sven Heiligtag, Managing Director at Vireo Ventures, explores both the challenges and actionable opportunities to stabilize the grid during the transition.
Sven Heiligtag
Jul 14, 2025

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