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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
6 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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Battery Council International calls for US Congressional action to protect domestic battery manufacturing Battery Council International (BCI) is asking US Congress to advance measures and retain existing provisions remain for domestic battery manufacturers
Tristan Rayner
Feb 19, 2025
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Tyba raises $13.9M Series A to improve the profitability of energy storage projects The funding will support Tyba in scaling its energy forecasting, trading and optimization solution for energy storage.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 18, 2025
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Argentina launches 500 MW storage auction The Argentinean authorities plan to install the new storage capacity in critical nodes of the metropolitan area of ​​Buenos Aires, with an estimated investment of $500 million and an execution period of between 12 and 18 months.
Luis Ini
Feb 18, 2025
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Northvolt to sell industrial battery pack division Northvolt Systems Industrial, which makes 21 kWh to 624 kWh Voltpack Core products, is set to be sold, for an unspecified fee, to a "leading industrial group."
Max Hall
Feb 18, 2025
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Clean Horizon reports “crazy” opportunity in Polish BESS marketplace With its ancillary services market having only recently opened to battery energy storage systems (BESS), Poland presents a compelling business case for developers – finds advisory Clean Horizon. The Paris-based company published its updated Storage Index on Monday, which demonstrates the opportunity for the batteries in the eastern-European country, alongside a warning that attractive economics on the back of the provision of ancillary services may prove short lived.
Jonathan Gifford
Feb 18, 2025
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Lion Storage closes finance on 1.4 GWh merchant battery in Netherlands Tesla will provide 372 of its MegaPack 2 XL battery systems as well as engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services.
Max Hall
Feb 18, 2025
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CEO replaced at US iron flow battery maker ESS Tech ESS Tech changes strategic direction with a new CEO, and a new aim to win contracts with data center operators.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 17, 2025
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Australian redox flow battery maker Allegro secures fresh cash to scale to mass production The New South Wales (NSW)-based startup wants to enter mass production with products featuring a microemulsion electrolyte made of cheap, easily available and recyclable, non-toxic, and non-flammable materials.
Max Hall
Feb 14, 2025
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Ormat secures tolling agreements for 1.2 GWh of energy storage in Israel The U.S.-based renewable energy company has secured two separate 15-year fixed-price deals in a tender run by the Israeli Electricity Authority.
Marija Maisch
Feb 14, 2025

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