Sodium-ion batteries approach cost parity with LFP, says WoodMac
Sodium-ion batteries are approaching cell-level cost parity with LFP technology, with supply agreements exceeding 70 GWh worldwide. Despite higher upfront costs, they could offer a 21% lower total cost of ownership over 20 years, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Nov 06, 2026
500 MW of Irish LDES procurement approved, but industry laments contract length
Energy Storage Ireland (ESI) said the 10-year contract period for the recently approved 500 MW long duration energy storage (LDES) procurement is too low compared to provide full value to consumers and revenue security to developers.
Brazil’s state energy planner projects 139 GWh for behind-the-meter BESS by 2036
The estimate from federal agency EPE considers surplus generation injected into the grid by distributed solar PV systems. Unlocking this full capacity would require roughly BRL 70 billion ($12.2 billion) in investment at battery costs of BRL 500/kWh ($87/kWh).
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Germany’s battery storage additions surge to 8.2 GWh in first nine months of 2026
Newly installed energy storage capacity in Germany so far in 2026 is up 91% year-on-year, driven by a surge in the utility-scale segment. The German Solar Association (BSW-Solar) is calling for 15 regulatory reform measures to accelerate further deployment.
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Australian pumped hydro project could beat batteries on lifetime cost
Snowy 2.0, a 2.2 GW pumped hydro energy storage project in Australia, could deliver lower long-term storage costs than grid-scale batteries because of its 150-year design life, argues Andrew Blakers, a professor of engineering at the Australian National University.
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Building the business case for co-located BESS
Building a business case for big batteries is complex. Falk Haase and Vincent Mingasson from meteocontrol’s mc Advisory crunch the numbers on co-located solar-plus-storage in Germany, exploring how battery size, charging strategy, wholesale trading, and ancillary services’ markets shape the revenue stack – and where the most-attractive opportunities lie.
Battery diagnostics expert urges earlier fire detection for grid-scale BESS
A battery diagnostics specialist says grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) safety should focus more on detecting early warning signs in operational data than adding more sensors or fire suppression equipment after high-profile incidents.
Enervis Battery Storage Index – German BESS revenues stay high in June
German battery storage revenues held at a high level in June, rising to around €18,000 ($20,500)/MW as strong solar output and heatwave-driven price spikes boosted spot and ancillary market earnings, according to enervis energy advisors' monthly Battery Storage Index.
India’s battery recycling industry must move beyond black mass
India is expanding battery recycling capacity, but most recyclers stop at producing black mass, leaving higher-value refining and critical mineral recovery largely to overseas processors, says Manikumar Uppala, chief of industrial engineering at Metastable Materials.
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Jinko ESS Pilots Battery Passport with the Global Battery Alliance, Accelerating Compliance with the EU Battery Regulation
Recently, Jinko ESS, a leading global energy storage company and a subsidiary of JinkoSolar Co., Ltd., participated in the latest round of Battery Passport pilots launched by the Global Battery Alliance (GBA). The Global Battery Alliance (GBA) is an independent, multistakeholder organization bringing together companies across the battery value chain, governments, international organizations, civil society […]
Deye Showcases Comprehensive Energy Storage Portfolio at Solar Energy Expo Ukraine 2026
Deye showcased its latest commercial & industrial (C&I) and residential energy storage innovations at Solar Energy Expo Ukraine 2026, presenting a comprehensive portfolio that spans large-scale commercial applications, home energy management, and emerging balcony solar storage solutions.
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Pramac to showcase battery energy solutions at The smarter e Europe 2026
The company’s latest solutions for battery storage and hybrid systems support renewable integration and grid stability. Pramac’s booth will offer event visitors a comprehensive view of advanced energy systems for commercial, industrial, and rental applications.
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JA expands energy storage footprint with multiple JAPlanet deployments across Europe
Since its introduction at the end of 2025, the JAPlanet battery energy storage system has seen strong early uptake, with multiple systems already installed in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and Lithuania, alongside a confirmed pipeline of additional projects across Europe.
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Sodium-ion batteries approach cost parity with LFP, says WoodMac
Sodium-ion batteries are approaching cell-level cost parity with LFP technology, with supply agreements exceeding 70 GWh worldwide. Despite higher upfront costs, they could offer a 21% lower total cost of ownership over 20 years, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Korean researchers build all-solid battery prototype with 235.13 Wh/L energy density
Researchers at South Korea's Dongguk University have developed an anode-free all-solid-state thin-film battery featuring an ultrathin tin/carbon interlayer to improve lithium deposition and cycling stability. The 2.77-micrometer-thick prototype achieved a volumetric energy density of 235.13 Wh/L after 100 cycles, potentially paving the way for more reliable solid-state batteries.
Lithium-ion bankability may be holding back long-duration storage
Financing and market structures favor established lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS), potentially limiting investment in alternative technologies better suited to storing electricity for eight hours or longer, according to analysts discussing US procurement and grid planning.
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