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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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Sodium nickel chloride battery factory proposed for New Mexico North America’s Desert Mountain Energy Corporation has signed a non-binding letter of intent to form a joint venture to build and operate a sodium-nickel-chloride (SNC) battery manufacturing plant in Roswell, New Mexico. As per the proposal, the facility would use produced water from oil and gas wells as part of a cooling and processing system intended to support battery production as well as a data center complex.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Dec 04, 2025
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Modo Energy raises $33M and sets out AI ambitions Venture capital firm Molten Ventures leads investment in global battery energy storage benchmarking business Modo Energy. Founded in the United Kingdom in 2019, Modo Energy has expanded to cover continental European markets, Australia and the United States.
Matthew Lynas
Dec 03, 2025
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462 storage projects totaling 7,614 MW are being processed in Spain 483 MW already have Administrative Construction Authorization, while 2,644 MW have obtained a favorable Environmental Impact Statement.
Pilar Sanchez Molina, Jose Pedrosa
Dec 03, 2025
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Malaysia’s 4 GW / 5.12 GWh solar-plus-storage complex gets World Bank funding The Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (SJREC) will be developed as part of a $6 billion project for a 2,000 kilometer-squared hybrid solar and battery energy storage system zone connecting South East Asia.
Tristan Rayner
Dec 02, 2025
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Falling storage costs highlighted as India clears 600 MWh project for $75 million India advances its storage build-out with a 300 MW project in the state of Gujarat.
Tristan Rayner, Uma Gupta
Dec 02, 2025
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Canadian Solar consolidates US manufacturing under parent, including solar and storage By moving US manufacturing assets out from under its China-listed firm, while aiming to be a developer, a module manufacturer, and a battery producer, without the China-owned scrutiny.
Tristan Rayner
Dec 01, 2025
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US battery fleet grows 59% with nearly 14 GW added in 12 months, says EIA Data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that battery energy storage and solar are dominating capacity additions, while fossil fuel capacity continues to net a decline. Another 22 GW of storage is projected for the coming year.
Tristan Rayner
Dec 01, 2025

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France backs 55 MW battery for Togo The French Development Agency (AFD) and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) will support a 55 MW battery pilot project which could be replicated across the continent.
Gwenaelle Deboutte
Oct 23, 2025
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Investors commit $8m to Italian offshore-pumped-hydro storage Described as drawing upon a 'practically unlimited resource' – ocean depth – Milan-based Sizable Energy says its offshore technology offers the world's cheapest long-duration energy storage (LDES).
Max Hall
Oct 23, 2025
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Relectrify inverterless storage system fast tracked with $25 million ARENA backing Victoria-headquartered battery technology company Relectrify has received $25 million ARENA backing to help deploy it’s CellSwitch inverterless technology, which promises to deliver 20% more energy over a battery system’s lifetime.
Ev Foley
Oct 23, 2025
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Future-proof or fail: how battery storage projects can thrive in Germany Germany’s battery storage boom is real but so are the bottlenecks. As capital pours in and gigawatt-hour-scale projects near launch, grid connection delays and regulatory uncertainty are threatening to dampen momentum. At the 3rd BVES Investor Summit in Berlin, more than 500 industry leaders gathered to weigh the hype against the hard realities.
Marija Maisch
Oct 22, 2025
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Key takeaways from SNEC ES+ 2025 in Shanghai A smaller-than-expected trade show underscored mounting exhibitor fatigue, even as high-integration and safety-focused storage products showcased where the industry is heading.
Vincent Shaw
Oct 22, 2025
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Energy storage could cut Brazil’s electricity system costs 16% in 2029 Storage is essential to expand renewables penetration and ensure grid flexibility, according to a study by consultants PSR. Regulatory and tax barriers still limit the sector, however, and new revenue sources are needed to make projects viable.
Livia Neves
Oct 22, 2025
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Repono acquires 404 MWh ready-to-build battery project in Romania The ready-to-build (RtB) project adds to the Swedish company's portfolio, with a chance for a faster return-on-investment with significant smaller battery penetration in the market.
Tristan Rayner
Oct 21, 2025
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Batteries boost as Brookfield seals $20bn energy transition warchest The Canadian investor says it broke its own record for a private fund for the energy transition when it closed $20 billion worth of commitments this month.
Max Hall
Oct 21, 2025
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Atlas finances Chilean hybrid site with 320 MW storage The Copiapó Solar project, in the Atacama region, will have two 15-year energy supply contracts with steel and mining company CAP Group.
Luis Ini
Oct 21, 2025

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