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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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US Round-Up: NineDot closes $431M financing for NYC, e-STORAGE inks 503 MWh Texas deal, FlexGen brings 174 MW online The flurry of US news in this round-up include's NineDot Energy's funding for NYC community storage, e-STORAGE partnering with Sunraycer in ERCOT, FlexGen reaches commissioned project for Alliant Energy, and Ameresco finalizes tax credit transfers for its storage portfolio.
Tristan Rayner
7 hours ago
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EnBW is looking for an investor for Senec Further investments are necessary for Senec's continued growth. To this end, its parent company EnBW is seeking a new investor to acquire the Leipzig-based storage manufacturer's business, ideally before the end of this year. However, as a spokesperson explained to pv magazine, it is also possible that Senec will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW.
Sandra Enkhardt
Feb 10, 2026
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Scatec JV reaches financial close on co-located BESS with hydro in Philippines The Philippines is set to see 80 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) added to its grid with connections via hydro power
Tristan Rayner
Feb 09, 2026
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The case for residential solar battery leasing For those who have houses or living quarters equipped with solar panels, battery rental offers can allow them to maximize their self-consumption at a lower upfront cost.
Francois Puthod
Feb 09, 2026
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Flower raises €60m in debut bond as Twaice secures €24m EIB financing Two European battery storage companines have generated fresh capital to expand their operations.
Marija Maisch
Feb 06, 2026
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WEG secures funding for Brazilian battery manufacturing plant The new plant will increase WEG’s BESS production capacity to up to 2 GWh. Construction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027. The company aims to serve both the large-scale storage market and the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment.”
Lívia Neves
Feb 05, 2026
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Made in Europe: Sungrow builds its first European factory in Poland Sungrow plans a €230 million ($274 million) investment in its first European manufacturing plant in Wałbrzych, Lower Silesia, to produce inverters and battery storage systems.
Marian Willuhn
Feb 05, 2026

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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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Egypt’s 1GW / 200MWh solar-plus-storage project secures EBRD funding The Obelisk project in Egypt continues to advance, with new funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Tristan Rayner
May 13, 2025
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Falling prices, geopolitic risk define energy storage market Speakers from the NetZero Milan Expo-Summit 2025, that opens tomorrow, have told pv magazine a falling lithium price is putting pressure on emerging battery alternatives such as sodium-ion as the industry shifts from incremental gains in performance to larger battery cells.
Sergio Matalucci
May 13, 2025
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CMBlu Energy’s Organic SolidFlow battery picks up an award The battery attempts to combine features from solid-state and flow battery designs for longer output and relatively high powers.
Tristan Rayner
May 12, 2025
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Battery giant CATL aims to raise $4b in Hong Kong public stock listing This move facilitates fundraising, crucial for financing CATL's overseas expansion, notably a large-scale battery manufacturing plant in Hungary and other projects.
Tristan Rayner
May 12, 2025
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Battery reprieve as US-China tariffs go on hold for 90 days The battery industry relies on a supply chain in China, and previous headline tariff numbers had painted a tough picture for project affordability and bankability.
Tristan Rayner
May 12, 2025

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