Rebaba Raises $4.6 Million to Expand Second‑life Battery Storage in Europe
September 9, 2026 — Rebaba, a Swedish energy‑tech firm, closed an oversubscribed $4.6 million seed round led by Sistafund to scale its second‑life EV battery storage solutions across Europe. The financing, announced, totals $4.6 million and was backed by Sistafund, Climate Ventures, and the Nordic Climate Fund. The capital will fund the rollout of circular battery energy storage systems,…
Aukera Closes €460M EIG Credit Facility for EU Storage
September 8, 2026 — Aukera, a pan-European battery storage and renewable energy platform, has closed a €460 million structured credit facility led by institutional investor EIG. The deal converts a previously uncommitted €250 million accordion option into a firm €260 million Series 2 tranche, bringing total committed capital to €460 million to fund projects across…
PG&E SHARE VPP Launches to Cut Costs in Bay Area
September 7, 2026 — Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) announced the rollout of SHARE – Smart Home Assets for Reliability and Efficiency – a first‑of‑its‑kind virtual power plant (VPP) targeting Bay Area neighborhoods. The program, backed by Google, Rewiring America, Carrier, Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home and Demand Side Analytics, will connect roughly 21,000 home batteries,…
Hydrogen Energy Storage Ontario Funds HYGN battery for Industry
September 6, 2026 — The Ontario Ministry of Energy, along with HYGN Energy, Rainbow Concrete, Debwewin‑HYGN, and the OVIN R&D Partnership Fund, has announced a groundbreaking initiative involving a $2 million+ program aimed at developing a hydrogen Battery technology prototype. This project features $696,000 in provincial funding, complemented by $1.2 million in contributions from industry…
Equinor Battery Storage Texas: Largest Project Goes Live
September 3, 2026 — Equinor has launched its largest battery installation in the United States. The Citrus Flatts energy storage facility has a capacity of 100 MW and 200 MWh. It is located near Dallas, Texas. This milestone is important for Equinor’s battery storage portfolio in Texas. It also impacts the rapidly evolving renewable energy…
BW ESS Spanish Energy Storage Acquisition Adds Valencia BESS
September 3, 2026 — BW ESS announced a strategic BW ESS Spanish energy storage acquisition that adds two utility‑scale battery projects in the Valencia region. The deal brings 126 MW of power capacity and up to 675 MWh of electricity storage to the company’s growing portfolio in Spain. The acquisition signals a push toward deeper grid resilience and…
MN8 Energy, Google, and Eos Energy Launch WV Clean Power Project
September 2, 2026 — MN8 Energy, Google, and Eos Energy Enterprises today announced a major collaboration to deliver advanced clean energy solutions to West Virginia. The project pairs 86 MW of utility-scale solar with hybrid storage to supply around-the-clock clean energy for Google’s data centers and the broader PJM grid. Located in Kanawha County on…
3D-Printed Redox Flow Battery Electrode Renewable Storage
September 2, 2026 — Researchers at the University of Waterloo have unveiled a 3D printed redox flow battery electrode that mimics natural structures. The breakthrough could make it easier to store wind and solar power at the grid level. By weaving geometry from nature with digital‑light‑processing (DLP) 3D printing, the team delivered an electrode that…
Project Cayman Louisiana Energy Project – ONE Nuclear LOI
September 1, 2026 — ONE Nuclear announced the execution of a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) for the Project Cayman Louisiana energy project. The agreement unlocks a 2.88 GW natural‑gas power plant, a 700 MW / 2.88 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS), and a co‑located data center campus. Stakeholders view the deal as a cornerstone for Louisiana’s industrial…
Battery Energy Storage System Germany: SUNOTEC’s 441 MWh Project
September 1, 2026 — SUNOTEC has moved a major 100 MW / 441 MWh standalone battery energy storage system into construction in Stendal, Saxony-Anhalt. The project is set to rank among Germany’s largest battery storage systems when completed and marks a significant step in the company’s European expansion. Project Overview: 100 MW / 441 MWh…
NeoVolta SK On Battery Cell Supply Agreement Expands U.S. Storage Capacity
August 31, 2026 — NeoVolta Inc and South Korea‑based SK On announced a landmark partnership on August 31, 2026, in Atlanta, GA. The deal binds the two firms in a five‑year NeoVolta SK On battery cell supply agreement aimed at scaling U.S. lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production for grid‑scale energy storage. The announcement underscores both companies’ drive…
World’s Largest Vanadium Flow Battery – Invinity & Equans
August 30, 2026 — The FlexBase Technology Centre Laufenburg, known as TZL, is a purpose‑built AI datacentre campus that will host the world’s largest vanadium flow battery. The system delivers 1.5 GWh of stored energy, with a design that can be expanded to 2.1 GWh. This vanadium flow battery 1.5 GWh installation will become a cornerstone of large‑scale…
Energy Storage Reliability Boosts Grid: 5 States Leading the Charge
August 29, 2026 — The United States faces record electricity demand driven by data‑center growth, electric‑vehicle charging, and extreme weather. When the grid cannot match demand, reliability suffers and customers see higher rates or outages. Energy storage reliability offers a fast‑acting, low‑cost fix. By storing cheap, abundant power and releasing it when the grid is…
LG Energy Solution Lansing Battery Plant Starts Production
August 21, 2026 — LG Energy Solution has officially started production at its all-new LG Energy Solution Lansing battery plant, a major milestone for Michigan battery manufacturing. The 226-acre facility aims to deliver more than 35 GWh of annual capacity at full scale. It will produce lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) cells for energy storage systems and…
Key Capture Energy Secures $300M Letter of Credit Deal
August 20, 2026 — Key Capture Energy has closed a $300 million letter of credit facility with Standard Chartered, marking one of the year’s notable battery energy storage financing deals. The agreement, announced this week, gives the independent power producer additional capacity to advance its U.S. project pipeline without tying up working capital. Standard Chartered…
Noon Energy and Sabanci Renewables Ink 1 GW AI Storage Deal
August 15, 2026 — Noon Energy and Sabanci Renewables have signed a strategic agreement to co-develop up to 1 GW (100 GWh) of ultra-long-duration energy storage projects. The partnership aims to deliver 100% renewable, 24/7/365 power for AI infrastructure by pairing Noon’s technology with Sabanci’s renewable assets. This collaboration enables baseload clean power for AI…
Peak Energy Launches America’s First Sodium-Ion Battery Factory
Introduction July 10, 2026 — Peak Energy has selected Sacramento, California, to build America’s first dedicated sodium-ion battery factory. The U.S. grid storage specialist announced today that it will convert a 183,000-square-foot facility in the city’s Metro Air Park into a major manufacturing hub for grid-scale sodium-ion energy storage systems. The move represents a significant…
ESS Bridge Sodium-Ion Battery Launches for Data Centers & Grid
July 9, 2026 — ESS Tech, Inc. announced on July 8, 2026, the launch of its ESS Bridge™ sodium-ion battery energy storage system. This modular sodium-ion battery energy storage system offers a compelling, safer alternative to lithium-ion battery technology for high-demand applications. The introduction comes as the company reports generating more than $1 billion in…
Eni Brindisi Battery Plant: LFP Gigafactory Construction Begins
July 8, 2026 — Eni Storage Systems has begun construction of a new battery plant in Brindisi, Italy, a key advancement in Europe’s energy storage manufacturing. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on July 6, 2026, with Italy’s Minister of Enterprises, Adolfo Urso, in attendance. This Eni LFP battery gigafactory project transforms a former Versalis industrial…
Solid State Battery Breakthrough: MIT & TUM Solve Major Failure
July 7, 2026 — Solid-state batteries have long promised a revolution in energy storage with higher energy density and improved safety over conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, their commercial rollout has been slowed by a persistent problem: the formation of lithium dendrites that cause short circuits and premature failure. Now, researchers at MIT and the Technical…
3D Printed Battery Electrolyte Breakthrough by UTEP (2026)
July 6, 2026 — In a significant advancement in energy storage, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have unveiled a method to 3D-print battery components in nearly any shape. This 3D-printed battery electrolyte breakthrough could fundamentally change how engineers design portable electronics, medical implants, and aerospace systems. Led by Alexis Maurel,…
Eku Energy launches a major 400MW BESS in Germany
July 5, 2026 — Eku Energy has officially entered the German market with its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project, signaling a significant expansion for the global storage specialist. The company announced the acquisition of the 400 MW / 1,600 MWh Dion BESS in Lamspringe, Lower Saxony, which is set to become the largest…
Klostermansfeld: Europe’s New Largest Battery Project Launches
July 4, 2026 — BW ESS has officially broken ground on the Klostermansfeld BESS, one of Europe’s largest battery energy storage projects to date. The 1,000MW / up to 5,700MWh facility marks a major milestone for Germany’s energy transition and positions BW ESS as a key player in the country’s growing battery energy storage system…
Alsym Energy & ERITY Sign Sodium-Ion Batteries Mining Deal
July 3, 2026 — In a significant boost for mining decarbonization, Alsym Energy and ERITY have signed a landmark 9GWh partnership to deploy non-flammable sodium-ion batteries across the mining Sector. The deal aims to replace diesel generators with safe, high-performance battery energy storage systems (BESS) in remote operations worldwide. This Alsym Energy mining partnership with…
Kearsarge Energy Launches 88 MW Solar BESS Projects in 2025
July 2, 2026 — Kearsarge Energy has announced the commercial operation of 88 MW/MWh of new renewable energy projects in 2025, marking a significant step in addressing soaring electricity demand across the Northeast. The Boston-based developer also revealed plans for more than 160 MW/MWh of additional capacity by the end of 2026. The portfolio combines…
Battery Safety Breakthrough: NLR’s Cradle-to-Crisis Approach
July 02, 2026 — Battery safety failures can escalate rapidly into thermal runaway, where heat buildup triggers a dangerous chain reaction of material breakdown and ignition. While such incidents remain rare due to existing safeguards, the push toward higher-energy-density batteries demands stronger prevention measures. At the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies…
CBAK Energy Battery Show Europe 2026: Cylindrical LFP Batteries
June 12, 2026 — Europe’s residential energy storage market is expanding rapidly, driven by renewable integration, energy security concerns, and supportive policies. At The Battery Show Europe 2026, held June 9-11 at Messe Stuttgart, CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. positioned itself as a key player in Europe with its latest cylindrical LFP batteries. The Chinese lithium-ion…
MIT Lithium Extraction Breakthrough Transforms Energy Storage
June 9, 2026 — Surging global demand for lithium-ion batteries is driving the energy storage revolution, powering electric vehicles (EVs), grid-scale systems, and renewable integration. Yet supply chain vulnerabilities persist, with China dominating refining capacity despite abundant hard-rock resources in the U.S., Australia, and beyond. A new MIT lithium extraction breakthrough could change that. Researchers…
ElectrolyteGPT: AI Creates Next-Gen Lithium Batteries
June 8, 2026 — In the race to build better batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, one of the biggest bottlenecks has been electrolyte design. University of Chicago researchers have now taken a major leap forward with ElectrolyteGPT, an AI system capable of generating entire battery electrolyte formulations — not just individual ingredients,…
