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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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Vikram Solar’s PowerHive launches EV, energy storage lithium battery range PowerHive, the battery and energy storage arm of Vikram Solar, has launched its VION lithium battery product range, marking the company’s entry into distributed battery storage for electric mobility and residential energy backup.
Uma Gupta
Mar 12, 2026
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Hithium to invest €400 million in Spanish mega battery factory Chinese multinational Hithium is considering building a battery and energy storage systems manufacturing plant in Navarra, with an initial investment of around €400 million and the potential to create up to 1,050 jobs across two development phases.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Mar 11, 2026
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From cell production to energy trading: Volkswagen launches its first large-scale battery storage project The “Elli Power Center” in Salzgitter may not be large, but it is significant: the Volkswagen Group intends to become an “integrated energy player,” combining activities from battery cell production to the marketing of energy storage within a single corporate structure.
Jochen Siemer
Mar 10, 2026
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CATL sold 661 GWh of lithium-ion batteries in 2025, reports profit growth Chinese energy storage giant reports increased revenue and profits in 2025. Significant new manufacturing capacity expected to be under construction by the end of the year.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 09, 2026
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Romania: Financial close for 1 GWh co-located battery; construction starts on 116 MWh BESS retrofit Vienna-based IPP Enery has secured €460 million green financing for one of Europe's biggest hybrid solar-and-storage project, while Denmark’s Eurowind Energy has kicked off installation of its 120 MWh Teiuș battery system, highlighting major momentum in Romania’s renewable energy transition.
Marija Maisch
Mar 04, 2026
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Hold-type ABS for battery storage hits Shanghai Exchange, pioneering new financing path Canadian Solar-linked deal marks a financing milestone for standalone energy storage, though issuance still faces cash-flow and liquidity tests.
Vincent Shaw
Mar 03, 2026
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TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in 1.6 GWh German battery portfolio to AllianzGI This is Allianz´s first direct equity investment in a portfolio of utility-scale battery storage projects.
Marija Maisch
Mar 03, 2026

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India’s Avaada commits $2.39bn to energy storage, renewables The Indian renewables company signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of the state of Odisha at the Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, held on Jan. 28 and 29, 2025.
Uma Gupta
Jan 29, 2025
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Restructure of German battery maker Varta legally binding Plagued by slower-than-expected electric vehicle sales, the Ellwangen-based company has seen off appeals against its turnaround plan that were lodged by out-of-pocket shareholders.
Max Hall
Jan 28, 2025
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HyperStrong lists on Shanghai stock exchange, surges 230% on its first day The Chinese battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator debuted on the stock exchange with a market capitalization of RMB 11.339 billion ($1.56 billion).
Marija Maisch
Jan 28, 2025
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New York’s NineDot secures funds for 400 MWh of urban batteries The New York City (NYC)-based developer of urban, "community-scale" battery energy storage systems (BESS) has landed a $65 million finance package from lenders led by the US' First Citizens Bank.
Max Hall
Jan 27, 2025
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Battery energy storage system decommissioning and end-of-life planning starts now With a disposition plan in place, and leveraging practical knowledge and experience, Brian Davenport, vice president for energy at Industrial Process Design (IPD), and Steve Feinberg, president at Bluewater Battery Logistics, break down the process into five key steps.
Brian Davenport, Steve Feinberg
Jan 24, 2025
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CATL seeks Hong Kong listing, eyes global expansion China’s battery giant aims to raise up to $8 billion through offshore H-share issuance and apply for a listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, reinforcing global expansion amid intensifying competition.
Vincent Shaw
Jan 24, 2025
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Heating not shredding: German battery recycling research Academics at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences want to thermally break down lithium batteries to recover raw materials. The energy required for the process is still high, however.
Ralph Diermann
Jan 24, 2025
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Greece’s Sunlight abandons its gigafactory plans Greece’s leading battery energy storage business, Sunlight, has agreed to acquire 51% of Lehmann Marine GmbH, a German company that supplies the marine industry with energy storage. Sunlight’s plan for a 20 GWh lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Greece has been abandoned, however.
Ilias Tsagas
Jan 23, 2025
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Vanadium flow battery maker H2 secures funds for new Korean factory H2 Inc. has raised $16 million in bridge funding for a new production facility which will have a 1.2 GWh annual manufacturing capacity from 2026.
Max Hall
Jan 23, 2025

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