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,…
StoRIES Project: Boost Europe’s Renewable Energy Independence
Europe faces a critical energy security challenge. As the continent accelerates its shift to renewable sources like wind and solar, the intermittent nature of these resources threatens grid stability and reliable power supply. Without robust solutions, achieving true Europe energy independence remains elusive. Enter the StoRIES project (Storage Research Infrastructure Eco-System), a landmark EU-funded initiative…
U.S. Sodium-Ion Battery Production by Alsym-Re:Build Partnership
In a significant move for America’s clean energy supply chain, Alsym Energy and Re:Build Manufacturing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop commercial-scale U.S. sodium-ion battery production. Announced today, the partnership aims to address surging demand for safe, cost-effective battery storage amid the rapid growth of renewable energy and data centers. This collaboration…
Next Kraftwerke & ECO STOR Sign Tolling Deal for Förderstedt
June, 2026 — Next Kraftwerke and ECO STOR have signed a five-year flexibility tolling agreement for Germany’s largest 300 MW battery storage Förderstedt project. This deal marks a significant milestone in the country’s rapidly expanding battery energy storage system (BESS) sector. The agreement provides revenue certainty for the 300 MW / over 700 MWh facility…
DTE Energy in Michigan: $1.6B Investment Announced
Michigan, USA – May 30, 2026 — DTE Energy launched its new project, a battery storage in Michigan, an investment worth $1.6 billion. They partner up with LG Energy Solution Vertech to deploy locally manufactured systems across the state. This initiative comes at a crucial time as the demand for clean energy sources is rising…
CATL Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Institute Launches 2026
XIAMEN, China – May 29, 2026 — CATL has officially opened the CATL Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Institute (ESVL), the world’s largest and most comprehensive one-stop testing and validation platform for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The launch marks a significant milestone in the global energy storage sector, shifting the industry from traditional component testing…
PowerBank Launches 5 MW Hybrid BESS in New York
May 28, 2026 — Toronto-based PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) has executed a lease agreement for the Salt Rising Road hybrid Battery Energy Storage System New York project in Allegany County. The 5 MW AC / 20 MWh initiative marks another step in the company’s growing footprint in one of America’s most aggressive clean energy markets.…
OCI Energy & CPS Energy Launched New BESS Project in Texas
Rising Electricity Demand and Grid Pressure in the U.S. The electricity demands in the U.S. were fairly constant for years, but this has been quickly changing. What do you think will happen when all air conditioners in one country are turned on? The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the last week of July 2025…
Ford Energy Launches U.S. Battery Energy Storage Systems
Ford Motor Company is going well beyond the driveway to power the grid of America. Ford had formally announced Ford Energy, a totally new 100% owned subsidiary that will manufacture large-scale grid batteries in the U.S. This new division focuses on the production of state-of-the-art (and most advanced) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for utility…
Spearmint Secures $250 Million for New Texas Energy Storage
Spearmint Energy closes more than $250 million to complete two large-scale battery projects as the Texas power grid makes an important transition. Set to be the largest utility-scale BESS deployment in ERCOT, Tierra Seca and Seven Flags provide 400 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage combined. In simpler terms, for average Texans, that spells a more…
Polaris Wins Approval for 71.4 MW Battery Project in Puerto Rico
Residents have been worried about the stability of Puerto Rico’s power grid for years, as have local officials. A major milestone was made by Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. on May 12, 2026 — a step that marked a new era of energy resilience for the island… Once approved by the FOMB, Puerto Rico’s Battery Energy…
CATL and Zinfra Launch Integrated “Product + Service” Model
A $2 million Grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency has just enabled a hardware and software upgrade for Australia’s transition to becoming a renewable energy superpower. Global battery heavyweight CATL has officially teamed up with Australian infrastructure specialist Zinfra in a deal that is set to support the stability of the national grid and…
2026 Q2 Energy Storage Tier 1: China Dominates With 85%
BloombergNEF (BNEF) has unveiled its Q2 2026 Global Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturer Rankings. In this quarter, 66 tier-1 energy storage manufacturers made the list, with Chinese energy storage companies accounting for almost 85% of them. These companies cover the entire industrial chain of energy storage, from battery cell manufacturing to system integration, while only…
Axpo Signs Landmark BESS Optimization Deal in Poland
Watch Axpo, R.Power launch record-breaking deal in this graphic illustrating Central Europe’s transition toward a decarbonized energy grid in October 2023. The collaboration focuses on maximizing a 300 MW/1200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Dzięgielewo, located in the Mazovia region of Poland. The deal is the largest of its type in the region…
Australian Researchers Build and Test First Quantum Battery
Australian scientists have developed and experimented with what they claim is the first operational quantum battery – a microscopic battery that uses quantum mechanics instead of chemical processes to store energy. The device is not yet ready to be applied in real life; rather, it is a preliminary scientific breakthrough that might lead to entirely…
Energy Storage Breakthrough: Safe Sodium-Ion Battery Technology
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physics, have made a breakthrough that could unlock a true holy grail in battery safety, marking a monumental stride into the energy storage sector. The scientists, led by Professor Hu Yongsheng, recently reported the results in the journal Nature Energy about the production of the world’s…
