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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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CATL batteries

Manufacturing

CATL locks $17 billion battery material deal as lithium prices soar As lithium prices surged to a two-year high in early 2026, the world’s largest battery maker, CATL, moved to secure a mega-order of lithium iron phosphate cathode material in what ranks among the largest battery materials deals ever announced.

Jan 15, 2026

Products

Anker Solix launches new E10 whole home backup system in US, offers ‘one-stop’ service to bypass installers Hybrid solution combines battery, solar, and a new DC generator to power the energy system, as it goes direct to consumers. Plus, full pricing and availability.

Jan 12, 2026

Manufacturing

Waaree Energy Storage Solutions raises funding for 20 GWh lithium-ion cell and battery pack manufacturing facility Waaree Energy Storage Solutions has raised INR 1,003 crore ($111 million) to support the development of a 20 GWh lithium-ion cell and battery pack manufacturing facility.

Jan 05, 2026

Supply chain

What’s next for battery technology in 2026 Longer-duration storage, safety-driven procurement and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) compliance in the United States compliance are starting to push alternative chemistries closer to scale.

Jan 02, 2026

Industry

Major German port debuts sea-rail transport for 48-ton BESS units The Port of Wilhelmshaven saw its first-ever sea-rail transfer this month of 48-ton battery energy storage system units, manufactured by Hithium. The 'ultra-heavy' class of containers were moved from ship to rail for transit to Hungary, bypassing the weight constraints and aging infrastructure that challenge road logistics across the world.

Dec 23, 2025

Grid-scale

Kick off in Oslo’s Intility Arena: Battery flattens matchday peaks, earns revenue for startup Norwegian startup Peak Shaper has commissioned a 1.2 MW battery system at Intility Arena, utilizing an "Energy as a Service" model without capital costs for those that want a battery. Torfinn Årdalsbakke, a project developer at Peak Shaper, tells ESS News more.

Dec 22, 2025

Industry

Energy storage in 2025: Year in review In another record-breaking year for energy storage installations, the sector has firmly cemented its position in the global electricity market and reached new heights. From price swings and relentless technological advancements to shifting policy headwinds and tailwinds, 2025 proved to be anything but uneventful.

Dec 19, 2025

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April 22, 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Invinity large energy storage systems

Manufacturing

Invinity quadruples its vanadium-flow battery manufacturing in UK UK-based manufacturer Invinity Energy Systems has announced plans to set up a new manufacturing facility which would increase its long duration energy storage (LDES) manufacturing capacity to over 500 MWh per year.

Jun 04, 2024

Sorbiforce energy storage container

Recycling

SorbiForce uses agricultural waste to produce low-cost, safe batteries US-based start-up SorbiForce uses no toxic products or metals in production of its batteries. It claims its systems are cheaper and safer than lithium-ion batteries and have near zero end-of-life waste.

Jun 03, 2024

Neoen battery installation

Industry

Brookfield reaches majority stake agreement in Neoen Canadian global asset management company Brookfield has reached agreement for a majority stake in Australia’s largest developer of renewables, France-headquartered Neoen, and is set to acquire a 53.32% stake in pursuit of 100% ownership.

May 30, 2024

Svolt battery

Manufacturing

SVOLT abandons plans to open battery factory in Germany Chinese battery manufacturer SVOLT has cancelled plans to open a plant in the German state of Brandenburg. Meanwhile, its plans for cell production in Saarland, southwest Germany, continue to be delayed.

May 29, 2024

Team of Verkor

Manufacturing

Verkor secures €1.3 billion for French gigafactory French battery manufacturer Verkor has secured more than €1.3 billion ($1.41 billion) in green financing for the construction of its first gigafactory in France. The production facility will supply batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary storage across Europe.

May 28, 2024

Headquarter of Solarwatt in Dresden

Finance

Solarwatt ends battery storage production in Germany Solarwatt will discontinue production of energy storage systems in Germany by the years' end. In the future, the Dresden-based company will have all of its PV modules and storage systems manufactured exclusively in Asia.

Ralph Diermann, Sandra Enkhardt

May 28, 2024

Disassembled batteries

Recycling

Spanish initiative for advanced battery recycling technologies Spain's Energy Technology Institute has initiated a project named RECILION in a bid to develop advanced recycling technologies that are reproducible on a commercial scale.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

May 27, 2024

Volts battery

Manufacturing

Honeywell, Volts partner on Abu Dhabi’s first gigafactory US-based conglomerate Honeywell and the UAE's energy storage system manufacturer Volts will partner on the UAE’s first gigafactory, which will specialize in the manufacturing of battery cells for residential energy storage systems.

May 27, 2024

Anthony Albanese and Ed Husic

Manufacturing

Stationary storage key priority in Australia’s new National Battery Strategy The Australian government has announced its new multi-billion-dollar National Battery Strategy aiming to boost the country’s domestic battery manufacturing capabilities and critical minerals processing capacity.

May 24, 2024

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