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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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Acme Solar Holdings secures $363 million in funding for 280 MW solar-plus-storage project The funding comes from REC Ltd, and marks a third round of funding for Acme Solar's growing portfolio.
Uma Gupta
4 hours ago
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Brazil’s electricity regulator delays decision on storage regulation amid grid tariff dispute Aneel postpones ruling on energy storage tariffs, with debate focusing on transmission charge treatment and limits.
Livia Neves
6 hours ago
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Qair secures financing for 60 MW hybrid solar-plus-storage projects in Mauritius The four projects in the Stor’Sun initiative that Qair won in 2024 are now funded, and will aim to provide a consistent 12-hour energy output.
Tristan Rayner
7 hours ago
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PGE completes 1.9 GWh of battery storage projects in Oregon with Seaside’s 800 MWh now operating The new portfolio consists of three four-hour duration projects finalized through the utility's 2021 all-source RFP.
Tristan Rayner
8 hours ago
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Zero upfront cost solar-plus-storage startup receives $44 million in funding, aims to deploy 40 MWh Clean energy infrastructure startup National Renewable Network (NRN) has secured $44 million in fresh funding to accelerate the rollout of no-cost solar and battery energy storage systems across Australia.
David Carroll
8 hours ago
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FlexGen to acquire assets from bankrupt rival Powin Energy After Powin’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this summer, the courts approved FlexGen’s bid to purchase Powin’s software, hardware and information technology systems.
Rachel Metea
Aug 12, 2025
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Indonesia announces bold 320 GWh distributed battery storage plan The new initiative features plans for 1 MW solar minigrids tied with 4 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage, to be deployed across 80,000 villages, alongside 20 GW of centralized solar power plants.
Patrick Jowett, Tristan Rayner
Aug 11, 2025

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Tesla usurps Sungrow as lead BESS producer globally in 2023 Sungrow has lost its crown as the “lead producer” in the battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator market to Tesla, according to the Wood Mackenzie report ‘Global battery energy storage system integrator ranking 2024’. Tesla claimed a 15% global market share in 2023.
Carrie Hampel
Aug 09, 2024
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FRV starts construction on first Australia standalone battery project Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia says it has begun construction on its first standalone battery energy storage system in the country after reaching financial close on the project.
David Carroll
Aug 08, 2024
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$63 million allocated to advance battery recycling in the USA The Department of Energy (DoE) has announced $63 million of support allocated by the Biden-Harris administration to advance battery recycling and smart manufacturing across the United States.
Carrie Hampel
Aug 08, 2024
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KGAL ESPF 5 joins forces with IMCS on battery systems in Italy German investment and asset manager KGAL and Italian renewable energy specialist IMCS have entered into a joint venture to develop battery storage systems (BESS) in Italy.
Carrie Hampel
Aug 08, 2024
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German PV and storage provider Bosswerk files for insolvency The provisional insolvency administrator is focusing on restructuring and continuing business operations. Bosswerk has operated the Green Akku online shop since 2010, through which it sells photovoltaic systems and home storage systems.
Sandra Enkhardt
Aug 07, 2024
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BW ESS, Penso Power and Shell sign seven-year fixed-price deal for 330 MWh BESS asset in the UK Long-duration tolling agreement will see Shell Energy Europe trade a 100 MW/330 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Great Britain, scheduled for commissioning in late 2024. The fixed-price deal comes at a time of reduced revenues for batteries trading in Great Britain’s electricity wholesale markets.
Matthew Lynas
Aug 06, 2024
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Liquid metal battery storage specialist Ambri emerges from restructuring After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the US-based calcium-antimony liquid metal battery startup incubated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has now confirmed the closing of the sale of its assets.
Marija Maisch
Aug 02, 2024
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Record installation figures for small-scale battery storage in UK Half year data from UK certification body MCS reveal a record breaking first six months for battery storage installations with a maximum power output up to 50 kW.
Matthew Lynas
Aug 02, 2024
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Zinc bateries to be Hindustan Zinc’s strategic focus The company, which is the second largest global integrated zinc producer, has access to vast domestic zinc reserves, and intends to explore new avenues of zinc applications in batteries.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Aug 02, 2024

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