Sunwoda debuts 684 Ah storage cell, targets mass production in early 2026
Mass production is planned to begin in the first quarter of 2026, targeting an initial annual capacity of 10 GWh.
Lithuania approves 1.7 GW/4 GWh of energy storage
Lithuania has concluded its latest energy storage procurement round with plans to deploy 1.7 GW/4 GWh, five times its initial 800 MWh target, to strengthen grid flexibility and reliability.
Brazil bets big on batteries
Energy storage in Brazil is entering a period of accelerated growth. Despite the absence of a legal framework, companies are expanding battery production, diversifying models, and preparing storage to play a central role in the energy transition.
Argentina’s oversubscribed BESS tender draws record-low bids
The Argentine Energy Secretariat has received significantly more bids than expected for its public call to install large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (AMBA). Although the tender aimed for 500 MW, the AlmaGBA procurement drew proposals totaling 1,347 MW on the back of highly competitive pricing and strong industry interest.
Fluence expands US battery production with new Texas fab
Fluence says its new Houston fab brings the number of its US production sites to five and has helped employ more than 1,200 manufacturing workers this year.
ACEnergy signs 3 GWh battery supply deal with CATL
Australian renewable energy developer ACEnergy has tapped China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) to supply 3 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Australia.
The Hydrogen Stream: NGV to install 100% hydrogen-fueled linear generator
National Grid Ventures (NGV) will test the world’s first 100% hydrogen-fueled linear generator at its Northport plant for 12 months, supported by $11 million in New York State funding.
France’s largest battery storage system powers up
Harmony Energy has switched on a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the port of Nantes-Saint-Nazaire. It is the largest BESS in France, with full operation expected by the end of 2025.
China new energy storage capacity tops 100 GW, surpasses hydro
China’s installed energy storage capacity reached 164 GW by June 2025, according to the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA). More than 100 GW came from new energy storage excluding pumped hydro, driven by accelerating deployments and market shifts.
Battery maker Energy Renaissance enters administration in Australia
Lithium ion battery maker Energy Renaissance has gone into administration in Australia after a key investor pulled out of a planned funding round, leaving the company in a cash crisis.
