The business case for C&I storage
In 2024, European businesses installed roughly 20 GW of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar, but only around 1 GW/2 GWh of C&I battery storage. The gap is striking. Both technologies promise lower energy bills, improved resilience, and decarbonization, but batteries are yet to achieve the same commercial traction that solar enjoys. LCP Delta’s Dina Darshini asks why the gap persists.
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Testing fault at 100 MW battery disrupts Estonia–Finland power link
During testing at Estonia’s 100 MW Kiisa battery park, both EstLink 1 and EstLink 2 tripped, triggering the most severe disturbance to the regional power grid since desynchronization from the Russian electricity system. As a result, nearly 1 GW of capacity was lost within seconds. The park’s owner has since publicly pointed to the battery manufacturer.
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The business case for C&I storage
In 2024, European businesses installed roughly 20 GW of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar, but only around 1 GW/2 GWh of C&I battery storage. The gap is striking. Both technologies promise lower energy bills, improved resilience, and decarbonization, but batteries are yet to achieve the same commercial traction that solar enjoys. LCP Delta’s Dina Darshini asks why the gap persists.
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From FTM to BTM: The evolving investment case for battery storage
Front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems (BESS) remain a highly attractive segment particularly for the core plus infrastructure space. That said, Lincoln also sees attractive investment opportunities emerging in the behind-the-meter BESS segment with the potential to deliver superior returns, write Carlos Candil and Carlo de Hass.
A calm end to 2025, with flexibility still paying off
December closed out 2025 in Germany with a well-balanced power system, and the lowest battery revenues of the year. Fewer price signals, flatter load curves, and softening reserve prices tested the limits of single-market strategies. Lennard Wilkening, CEO and co-founder of suena energy, breaks down what defined the month and what it means heading into 2026.
Why sodium-ion can’t yet challenge lithium-ion’s reign
A new generation of sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery cells has been launched as an alternative to the virtual monopoly of lithium-ion (Li-ion). Although the technology is unlikely to displace significant Li-ion market share, recent improvements make Na-ion a viable solution for certain niche applications, with potential for wider usage if cost becomes competitive.
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Hybridization: The new paradigm for a more resilient and competitive renewable market
One of the main benefits of hybridization is the ability to offer more attractive and stable energy products to clients. A hybrid PPA better covers consumption needs, reduces risks associated with the variability of a single source, and allows for more competitive long-term pricing, writes Rodrigo López, head of revenues at BNZ.
Germany adds 6.57 GWh of battery storage capacity in 2025, total capacity hits 24 GWh
The expansion of stationary battery storage in Germany reached an estimated 6.57 GWh in 2025, representing an 8% increase compared with the previous year. Total installed battery storage capacity in Germany now stands at around 24 GWh, according to analyses by the Battery Charts data platform of the Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives (ISEA) at RWTH Aachen University.
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EVE Energy “Mr Big” Big Battery Delivers Reliable Energy Storage Power to KLIA
EVE Energy Co., Ltd. and its partners signed a contract for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) solar-plus-storage project, with Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof in attendance to witness the milestone. This marks EVE Energy's formal entry into Malaysia's critical infrastructure sector with its 628Ah energy storage batteries and 5MWh energy storage system,supporting the nation's green and smart energy transformation.
ZOE Energy Storage Reaffirms BNEF Tier 1 Ranking, Demonstrating Its Global Large-Scale Project Deployment Excellence
BloombergNEF (BNEF) has named ZOE Energy Storage to its Energy Storage Tier 1 List for Q1 2026, marking its fourth consecutive quarter on the list. This continued recognition highlights ZOE’s strengths in constant technological innovation, global large‑scale project execution, standardized overseas operations, and expanding local service networks – further solidifying its competitive position in the global energy storage sector.
Sunwoda reinforces long-term commitment to the Middle East at World Future Energy Summit 2026
At the World Future Energy Summit 2026, Sunwoda showcased its latest lithium-ion battery and energy storage solutions, reinforcing its growing presence in the Middle East energy storage market. The company presented a comprehensive portfolio covering high-performance battery cells and advanced liquid cooling energy storage systems, designed to support the region’s accelerating clean energy deployment. Flexible […]
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Moonwatt brings DC-coupled, passively cooled sodium-ion tech to solar projects
The Dutch start-up, founded by former Tesla leaders, is taking a novel approach to sodium-ion battery technology, optimizing it for integration with solar power plants. Its technology is set to be deployed for the first time in a Dutch solar-plus-storage project later this year.
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