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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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Annual lithium-ion demand surpasses 1 TWh for the first time
The big milestone comes on the back of a record month for electric vehicle (EV) sales and strong battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment. However, EV demand remains far behind BESS with the latter's impressive growth reaching a year-on-year increase of 175% and cumulative 19.4 GWh deployed in November alone.
Dec 20, 2024
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Schmid Pekintaş targets redox flow battery cost reduction with new Turkish gigafactory
Production equipment supplier Schmid is expanding its joint venture with the Pekintaş Group to establish a vanadium redox flow battery production facility with an output of 3 GWh. The factory is scheduled to begin production in 2026.
Antidumping investigation could more than double cost of EV, energy storage batteries in the U.S.
Anti-dumping, countervailing duties on battery materials could have serious effects on the EV and energy storage markets, as the battery material and manufacturing markets in the U.S. are still in very early stages.
Sonnedix: Co-locating BESS to play “big, big role” in growth following €3.25 billion refinancing
Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix, told ESS News co-locating battery energy storage systems (BESS) with its European assets is a major focus following its recent refinancing. Currently its co-located BESS portfolio is just over 1 GW.
‘We are not going to leave storage at all’ says SolarEdge GM for Europe
Storage still key component of SolarEdge business, despite sell-off of cell manufacturing facility in South Korea. General manager for Europe Christian Carraro tells ESS News that product launches in 2024 plus opportunities presented by home energy management mean storage remains part of company’s core offer.
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New York offers $5 million for long-duration storage projects
The funding will advance the development and demonstration of scalable innovative long duration energy storage (LDES) solutions and be available via a competitive solicitation run by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
TWAICE, NARDAC team to improve insurance terms with battery storage analytics
German battery analytics technology provider TWICE and NARDAC, UK-based insurance broker focused on large energy and infrastructure assets, have partnered to enable improved insurance coverage for battery energy storage system (BESS) asset owners, investors, and lenders.
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European battery market growth to drop off amid falling electricity prices
The latest analysis from SolarPower Europe reveals that, in 2023, Europe installed 17.2 GWh of new battery energy storage systems (BESS), up from up from 8.8 GW in 2022. While this marks the third consecutive year of doubling the annual market, much slower growth is expected in the years to come.
Enpal, Entrix announce Europe’s largest virtual power plant
Under their joint venture Flexa, the two companies want to combine PV systems, home batteries and other decentralized energy resources into a network with a total output of several gigawatts, which will integrate an AI-powered electricity trading platform.
Volkswagen enters C&I energy storage business with Elli
The Volkswagen Group has announced its entry into a new business segment with its charging and energy brand Elli. It will develop massive industrial battery energy storage systems, including initial 350 MW/700 MWh projects already in its pipeline.
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Altris, Stora Enso to develop sodium-ion anode from lignin
Swedish sodium-ion battery specialist Altris has partnered with Stora Enso, Finish-Swedish cellulose and paper maker, to drive the adaptation of the corporation’s hard carbon solution Lignode as an anode material in its sodium-ion battery cells.
Gresham House, Octopus sign two-year, fixed-price BESS deal
One of the United Kingdom’s largest battery storage investors has signed fixed price contracts for roughly half of its portfolio in a landmark deal for the British market. Battery storage market intelligence firm Modo Energy estimates the tolling arrangement to be worth GBP 56,000 ($71,584) per MW per year.
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