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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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Palisade inks deal to buy 100% tolled Australian big battery project
One of the biggest batteries under construction in South Australia is set to change hands with Australian asset manager Palisade Investment Partners striking a deal to buy the 240 MW / 960 MWh Summerfield project from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
Apr 14, 2026
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CATL invests $600 million in Chinese data center power business
Battery manufacturer increases investment in Zhongheng Electric shareholder, a data center power system provider in China. The deal sees CATL increase exposure to high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure as AI sector pursues DC architecture for data centers.
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In Conversation: Wärtsilä’s strategy of concentration
Go big or go home might be the new motto in the battery energy storage industry, but some players are taking a more thoughtful approach. pv magazine ESS News caught up with Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation (ES&O) at last week’s Smarter E in Munich to discuss its business and technology strategies.
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The Mobility House, GESI to deliver 8 GW of battery storage in Germany
The portfolio is to be implemented by a joint venture between the two companies by 2035. The Mobility House will contribute its experience in commercilization of the batteries, while GESI will handle project coordination and financing.
In Conversation: Weight – a new challenge for BESS in Europe
Driven by the demand for higher efficiency and cost reduction, large-scale battery energy storage systems are increasigly featuring higher capacity cells. This has given rise to new challenges on the logistics front, particularly on the European soil. pv magazine ESS News caught up with Trina Storage at last week's Smarter E show to discuss this.
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Plans for BESS assembly plant in Nigeria
RIPLEnergy Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GIB EnergyX Slovakia s.r.o. to co-develop an assembly plant in Nigeria. The new plant should supply Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in support of RIPLE’s Renewable Energy investments to supply commercial and industrial demand for 24/7 electricity.
Global Battery Alliance launches Battery Passport pilots
The Global Battery Alliance (GBA) has just launched the second wave of its Battery Passport pilots, which includes 11 pilot consortia. This second wave will establish the Minimum Viable Product of the GBA Battery Passport with a product-level ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) score.
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