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Electrovaya, Amazon sign warrant-linked battery deal Canadian battery maker Electrovaya has entered into a commercial agreement and warrant transaction under which Amazon will receive warrants tied to $280 million in future battery purchases.
Brian Publicover
4 hours ago
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Battery storage reshapes power infrastructure for AI data centers A recent webinar hosted by ROTH Capital Partners highlights how hyperscale developers are reducing diesel generator reliance and exploring alternative power architectures.
Ryan Kennedy
5 hours ago
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Italy nears 12 GWh of battery storage as solar tops 46 GW Italy's renewable-linked battery storage capacity reached 11.94 GWh and 6 GW of power output by the end of the first half of 2026.
Massimiliano Tripodo
6 hours ago
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Panama signals battery role in 2027 power tenders Panama's National Energy Secretariat says battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be a significant element in two new power and energy tenders planned for 2027.
Brian Publicover
6 hours ago
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Israel’s Airengy aims to develop 2.5 GWh compressed air battery at Danish salt mine European chemicals producer Nobian is evaluating Airengy's long duration energy storage and compressed air power plant technology for use at a Danish salt cavern. Airengy told ESS News it is targeting other large energy consumers like data centers and explained the value long duration energy storage can provide to the Danish market as it reduces its reliance on Germany.
Blathnaid O’Dea
7 hours ago
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Giga Storage secures financing for 2.8 GWh Belgian BESS, sets construction date Construction will begin on Giga Storage's Green Turtle battery energy storage (BESS) project in September following the financial close on 9 July.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Jul 10, 2026
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Peak Energy to build 4 GWh grid-scale sodium-ion BESS factory in California Sodium-ion battery startup Peak Energy says its $71 million factory will be the first facility in the United States dedicated to grid-scale sodium-ion energy storage systems. Shipments are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Jul 09, 2026
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Octopus Energy launches plug-in home batteries Octopus Energy has unveiled a 2 kWh plug-in home battery and a 5 kWh wall-mounted system, with launches planned across five European markets from 2027.
Lara Morandotti
Jul 07, 2026
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Energy Dome to build 23 MW/200 MWh CO2 battery in Ireland The project has secured land, planning consent, and a grid connection and has been awarded a 10-year capacity contract. It is expected to come online in 2028.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Jul 01, 2026

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A different kind of volatility: Battery revenues remain strong in May 2026 April was defined by solar-driven oversupply and recurring negative prices. May told a different story. Wind generation dropped sharply, wholesale prices climbed, and ancillary services gained importance as the system searched for flexibility. Yet battery revenues barely moved. Lennard Wilkening, CEO of suena energy, explains why this is another reminder that successful battery trading depends less on any single market regime than on the ability to adapt across them.
PV MAGAZINE
Jun 29, 2026
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Batteries and microgrids redefine power at Australia’s grid edge Australia’s big clean energy projects get a lot of attention, from giant solar farms to the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme. So too does the push for rooftop solar and home batteries.
Asma Aziz, Yasir Arafat
Jun 17, 2026
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Italy’s energy storage needs could reach 170 GWh by 2035 The 2026-30 period will be remembered as the five years in which Italy's electricity system truly changed its face. Storage will no longer be seen as a solar accessory, but as critical infrastructure for the electricity system.
Mauro Moroni
Jun 12, 2026
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Brazil sets rules for first battery storage auction amid curtailment rise Brazil's government has published the framework for its first battery storage auction, introducing two procurement rounds, 15-year contracts and technical requirements for grid-scale energy storage systems.
João Paulo Menezes
Jun 12, 2026
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Energy security push highlights need for long-duration storage Energy storage is essential to ensuring grid stability as demand grows for intermittent renewables, like solar PV. Different options are gaining traction, supported by international standards.
Adrian Pennington
Jun 09, 2026
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Batteries are setting prices, but long-duration storage will define the market We have now reached a genuine inflection point in Australia’s fast-evolving energy market. The latest data confirms what many in the sector have been anticipating for years: batteries are no longer peripheral assets, they are actively shaping the formation of pricing across the country.
 James Costello
Jun 05, 2026
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Corrosion design framework aims to extend life of coastal PV and BESS For coastal solar and storage projects, complying with minimum code requirements is not sufficient to ensure long service life. Engineer Archit Patnaik details how his decision to apply a consistent corrosion-design framework across a portfolio of solar and energy storage sites on Maui, Hawaii, can provide guidance to owners in coastal environments.
Archit Patnaik
Jun 05, 2026

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Sunwoda Launches Next-Generation 588Ah-Based ESS Platform at ees Europe 2026 and Announces Safety and EU Compliance Milestones  Sunwoda, a full-scenario energy storage solution provider, participated in ees Europe 2026 in Munich, Germany, showcasing a broad portfolio of energy storage technologies spanning battery cells from 72Ah to 684Ah, alongside utility-scale and C&I energy storage solutions. The event also marked the official launch of its next-generation ESS portfolio based on Sunwoda's 588Ah high-capacity LFP cell platform.
Sunwoda
Jun 30, 2026
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ESS press releases
HyperBlock M Awarded Certifications from TÜV Rheinland, Accelerating its Global Expansion At the 14th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo (ESIE 2026), which concluded in Beijing at the beginning of April, HyperStrong announced that the HyperBlock M modular energy storage system has been awarded seven certifications by TÜV Rheinland, including TÜV Bauart Mark and CE certifications. These certifications represent a significant milestone, demonstrating the system’s compliance […]
HyperStrong
Apr 30, 2026
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ESS press releases
Sunwoda and EcoSourcen Deliver One of Belgium’s Largest Distribution-Grid Battery Storage Parks Sunwoda, together with its key partner EcoSourcen, has announced the completion of a 10MW/55MWh battery energy storage project in Deinze, Belgium. The project, one of the largest battery parks connected to the Fluvius distribution grid, marks a significant step in Sunwoda’s localization efforts in Europe.
Sunwoda
Apr 29, 2026
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ESS press releases
JDEnergy: Unlocking New Opportunities in Pakistan’s Energy Storage Market On April 15, 2026, JDEnergy successfully hosted its overseas webinar, “Unlocking Energy Storage in Pakistan.” The event brought together leading energy experts and industry representatives to explore the critical role of energy storage in Pakistan’s energy transition, as well as practical pathways for market entry and project deployment in 2026.
JDEnergy
Apr 20, 2026

Technologies

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Lithium still dominates battery storage – but for how long? Lithium batteries are about 93% cheaper than they were 15 years ago, making energy storage projects economically viable where they previously were not.
João Paulo Menezes
Jul 14, 2026
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Intertek CEA says 587Ah cells could drive down BESS costs through 2027 US research firm Intertek CEA says wider adoption of 587Ah battery cells could lower the cost of standard battery energy storage system (BESS) containers through 2027, even as lithium carbonate prices have risen sharply.
Brian Publicover
Jul 14, 2026
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Hydraulic storage beats batteries for PV irrigation economics Spanish researchers found hydraulic energy storage offers better economics than batteries for PV-powered irrigation, while combining both technologies delivers the highest energy self-sufficiency.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jul 14, 2026
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ESS Tech introduces sodium-ion battery for data centers, other commercial users ESS Tech has introduced its Bridge battery energy storage system (BESS), a modular sodium-ion platform designed for data centers, critical infrastructure and other commercial users with short- to medium-duration storage needs.
Ben Zientara
Jul 09, 2026
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Unigrid launches first-generation sodium-ion residential battery system US sodium-ion battery developer Unigrid has launched its first residential sodium-ion battery, saying its proprietary sodium chromium oxide chemistry delivers a 25-year operating life, broad temperature tolerance and zero fire risk.
Ben Zientara
Jul 08, 2026
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