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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…