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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
4 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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Battery reprieve as US-China tariffs go on hold for 90 days The battery industry relies on a supply chain in China, and previous headline tariff numbers had painted a tough picture for project affordability and bankability.
Tristan Rayner
May 12, 2025
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Reliance Power wins 175 MW/700 MWh battery storage supply in auction The latest win positions Reliance Power as India’s largest integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) player with a pipeline of 2.5 GWp solar and more than 2.5 GWh of BESS.
Uma Gupta
May 12, 2025
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pv magazine Focus: As storage scales, co-located solar projects must adapt At pv magazine's Focus event, moderated by ESS News' Marija Maisch, topics of co-location and financing were discussed by lively panels and addressed in future-looking presentations.
Tristan Rayner
May 09, 2025
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Huawei expulsion comes days after announcement of tie-up with Italy’s Albasolar The Italian company, which designs electricity self-consumption systems for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients, on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with the Chinese manufacturer.
Sergio Matalucci
May 09, 2025
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From arbitrage to asset: How batteries became ERCOT’s summer backbone The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is one of the most interesting in the world, and seeing enormous expansion of solar+storage. Enel North America explained more about their play in the pure-play energy market.
Tristan Rayner
May 08, 2025
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Tariffs reshape project economics for US energy storage A backlog of warehoused batteries may buffer the energy storage industry from immediate shocks but time is running out, according to reports by consultant Clean Energy Associates (CEA).
Phoebe Skok
May 08, 2025
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BYD launches new Blade-based home battery: Battery-Box HVB BYD has launched its new Gen4 home battery known as HVB, and is expected to be a popular addition to the residential storage space.
Tristan Rayner
May 07, 2025
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Dutch-manufactured gel lead-acid battery doubles lifespan, expands to C&I sizing The Qurmit battery gel lead-acid battery has expanded to the commercial and industrial sector with a larger capacity battery, and new technolgoy has improved the lifespan.
Tristan Rayner
May 07, 2025
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Dutch manufacturer makes switch from bromine to iron flow batteries due to ‘geopolitical turbulence’ Netherlands-based Elestor has announced it will move from hydrogen-bromine to hydrogen-iron flow batteries because of the worsening geopolitical situation.
Max Hall
May 07, 2025

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