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 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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…