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The global pipeline of energy storage projects is growing rapidly across a variety of market segments, including distributed, grid-scale, off-grid and second-life projects.

From increasing solar self-consumption, reducing consumption peaks, providing flexibility to the electricity system, to deferring costly investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure, the range of applications which energy storage devices can provide is constantly evolving.

To build a robust business case, however, most storage facilities need to provide several services.

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India roundup: 500 MWh project awarded, new battery recycling facilities India's battery industry continues to ramp up with a new 250 MW project awarded, and a critical minerals recycling plant for batteries being set up at a cost of $25 million.
Uma Gupta
May 08, 2026
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Longer-duration BESS finds footing in Germany’s toll market BlackRock‑backed developer Akaysha Energy says lenders require 60% to 80% contracted revenue before committing project debt to utility‑scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Germany – a threshold that structured offtake products borrowed from its home market can meet.
Brian Publicover
May 07, 2026
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Greece’s lack of battery storage policy hurting small and medium-sized PV asset owners PV asset owners see overproduction and curtailment, while battery storage owners can't get connected to the grid as the system operator claims technology novelty.
Ilias Tsagas
May 07, 2026
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Firm solar and storage costs fall to $74/MWh, says IRENA A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency finds that round‑the‑clock solar and wind paired with battery storage deliver power at lower cost than new fossil fuel generation in high‑quality resource regions.
Brian Publicover
May 07, 2026
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Moldova’s largest BESS, built by Huawei, now inaugurated and commissioned The new facility was backed by private investors as Moldova expands its clean energy ambitions.
Tristan Rayner
May 06, 2026
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Green Flexibility commissions 83.4 MWh BESS in Bavaria, Germany The two-hour battery storage system in Balzhausen is one of the largest in the region Green Flexibility plans to implement at least five more storage projects this year.
Sandra Enkhardt
May 06, 2026
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Masdar deal commits Abu Dhabi energy company to 8 GW of battery storage Collaboration agreement with Emirates Water Electricity Company (EWEC) includes major energy storage commitment to complement planned 30 GW solar deployment. Deal sets out roadmap for accelerated deployment, according to Masdar.
Matthew Lynas
May 05, 2026

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Chile reaches 4.6 GW of energy storage under construction The March 2026 Energy Sector Construction and Investment Projects Report, released by the Chilean Ministry of Energy, records 38 storage systems under construction, for 4,597 MW and 18,780 MWh.
Luis Ini
Apr 29, 2026
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Massive new $58.5 billion AI data center for Croatia to be anchored by 8 GWh BESS €50 billion Croatia AI campus by Pantheon Atlas pairs 500 MW solar with 8,000 MWh battery to meet hyperscale demand.
Tristan Rayner
Apr 29, 2026
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BW ESS, EDF ink 10-year floor for 1.2 GWh British battery The 350 MW/1,243 MWh Hams Hall Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in North Warwickshire is the longest duration battery EDF has contracted to date.
Marija Maisch
Apr 28, 2026
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Saft to supply additional batteries as New Zealand’s major BESS doubles in size Adding on 100 MW / 200 MWh to the Huntly BESS to double the size of the first stage of one of New Zealand's largest batteries.
Tristan Rayner
Apr 28, 2026
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Equis taps GenusPlus as EPC for the 800 MWh Koolunga BESS in Australia Construction starts shortly, and it's the second project the pair of companies will have worked on in Australia.
Tristan Rayner
Apr 28, 2026
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Bulgaria seeks to revive 864 MW Chaira pumped-storage hydropower plant Supported by Toshiba, Bulgarian utility NEK is working to restart its 864 MW Chaira pumped-storage hydropower plant, the largest of its kind in Southeastern Europe. The facility has been offline since March 2022 following a turbine failure.
Emiliano Bellini
Apr 28, 2026
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Volatility returns: Battery revenues in March 2026 March saw a sharp rebound in battery revenues in Germany. While average price levels increased only moderately, shifting dynamics between solar-driven price troughs and fossil-driven peaks created a more favourable trading environment. Lennard Wilkening, CEO and co-founder of suena energy, analyses what defined the month and why cross-market strategies proved particularly effective.
Lennard Wilkening
Apr 27, 2026
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Octopus Energy, Lunar Energy partner to offer $0-down battery-based retail electric plan in Texas Homeowners in the deregulated Texas electricity market can sign up now for the 36-month PowerStore electricity plan, with a per-kWh rate of 8 cents and a $45 per month subscription for a 30 kWh Lunar Energy battery they can purchase after the initial term.
Ben Zientara
Apr 27, 2026
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Brazil can reach 7 GW in storage by 2035 Projections from the Energy Research Company (EPE), shared during the Absolar Storage Leaders event, depend on a stable legal framework and regulatory progress. Authorities and stakeholders in the electricity sector highlight the role of batteries in reducing costs, ensuring energy security, and expanding renewable energy.
LĂ­via Neves
Apr 27, 2026

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