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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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Lunas Energy offers financed BESS upgrades for Spanish solar plants Spanish private equity firm Lunas Energy will finance and install battery storage at existing merchant solar plants in exchange for 20- to 25-year power purchase agreements covering combined solar and battery output.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
5 hours ago
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Trina Storage, AMP-lify to supply 1 GWh of battery storage in Japan Trina Storage, the energy storage unit of China's Trinasolar, is deepening its push into Japan's grid-scale battery market through a new supply agreement with developer AMP-lify.
Brian Publicover
Sep 14, 2026
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Masdar, Luxcara plan €5 billion investment in German battery storage, offshore wind Masdar and Luxcara plan to invest more than €5 billion ($5.8 billion) in battery storage and offshore wind projects in Germany, with the partnership also potentially covering other technologies.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 14, 2026
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Metlen sells 725 MWh BESS project in Chile to Copec Metlen’s sale of Tamarico II to Copec includes a 725 MWh battery storage system that can be expanded to 925 MWh.
Luis Ini
Sep 11, 2026
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NeoVolta secures up to $30m via credit to expand U.S. BESS manufacturing The RoHo fund has committed up to $30 million in growth capital to NeoVolta as the company scales domestic BESS production in Georgia.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 11, 2026
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Why German energy provider Rabot Energy is selling a 2 kWh AC-only battery, no solar required Avoiding the need for smart meters, dynamic tariffs are made possible with Rabot Energy, with a guaranteed subsidy.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 11, 2026
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Sonnedix secures $1.3 billion refinancing for Chile solar, wind and storage portfolio Seven banks are backing a $1.3 billion refinancing of Sonnedix's Chilean solar and wind assets, which will also fund a new battery storage project.
Brian Publicover
Sep 10, 2026

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CATL sees shares surge in Hong Kong debut The Chinese battery maker raised around HK$35.6 billion ($4.6 billion) on its first trading day in Hong Kong, making it the largest global listing in 2025.
Marija Maisch
May 20, 2025
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Zelestra orders 1 GWh battery system from Sungrow for Chile project Sungrow's PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled battery system are heading to Chile
Tristan Rayner
May 19, 2025
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Green Flexibility and Enertrag plan 130 MWh battery storage system in Germany The large-scale storage system with a capacity of 60 megawatts is planned to begin operation in Tantow, Brandenburg in early 2026. Construction and long-term operation will be handled by a joint company.
Sandra Enkhardt
May 19, 2025
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Turbo Energy unveils new AI-powered large-scale energy storage solutions The Spanish technology company has unveiled new models in its Sunbox Industry range and a new Sunbox Utility-Scale solution for the C&I and Utility Scale segments.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
May 19, 2025
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Will MACSE auction put Italy at the front of battery deployment? Attendees at the NetZero Milan summit last week heard an anticipated flood of subsidized utility-scale batteries will help meet all the nation's grid needs.
Sergio Matalucci
May 19, 2025
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Poland roundup: Statkraft 700 MW BESS portfolio, LGES battery manufacturing, grid-scale battery financing In one of Europe's most dynamic battery storage markets, both established players and newcomers are actively working to expand their footprint.
Marija Maisch
May 16, 2025
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Engie teams with CBRE Investment Management on 2.4 GW of US battery storage In what is described as one of the largest financing transactions in the battery energy storage sector to date, Engie North America has partnered with funds managed by CBRE Investment Management on a portfolio of assets in Texas and California.
Marija Maisch
May 16, 2025
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India’s Waaree to invest $200m into US batteries Waaree is betting on the US renewables market with fresh battery investment commitments on top of plans to double its solar module production capacity in Texas.
Uma Gupta
May 16, 2025
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Romania’s Prime Batteries teams with Arrow and NXP on 1,500 V battery storage platform Prime, Arrow, and NXP, have unveiled a 1,500 V battery storage platform with safety certification but short on details around capacity or costing.
Tristan Rayner
May 14, 2025

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