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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…