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…
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,…