Tesla delivers Megapack batteries for 912 MWh storage project in Chile
Tesla has delivered 240 Megapack batteries to the port of Puerto Arica for Colbún’s 228 MW/912 MWh solar-plus-storage project in Chile’s Arica and Parinacota region, scheduled for commissioning in mid-2026.
Fluence launches 35 GWh battery factory in Vietnam
Fluence is significantly expanding its manufacturing footprint in Vietnam, following delays in scaling its new production facilities in the United States.
Voltfang opens second-life battery plant in Germany, billed as Europe’s largest
Voltfang has opened what it claims is Europe’s largest second-life battery storage plant in western Germany, with 250 MWh of annual capacity expected in 2026 and a target of 1 GWh before 2031.
China new energy storage tops 100 GW as lithium overtakes pumped hydro
China’s new energy storage capacity exceeded 100 GW by June 2025, with total installations reaching 164.3 GW, surpassing pumped hydro additions amid accelerating deployments and changing market dynamics, according to the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA).
Anker Solix launches C1000 Gen 2, billed as world’s fastest charging station
Anker Solix’s C1000 Gen 2 portable power station delivers 2,000 W (AC) output from a 1,024 Wh battery and can fully recharge in 49 minutes using HyperFlash technology.
German researchers develop recycling for dry-processed Li-ion batteries
Researchers at the University of Münster have developed a mechanical recycling process for production scrap from the dry processing of lithium-ion batteries. The method operates without solvents, preserves material properties, and allows the recycled cathode powder to be directly reused in electrode manufacturing.
Dominican Republic tenders up to 600 MW solar, wind with mandatory storage
The Dominican Republic has launched a tender for up to 600 MW of solar and wind capacity, requiring projects to include at least four hours of battery storage to support stability in the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI).
Carrier launches new air-to-water heat pumps for commercial applications
Carrier, a US-based heating solutions provider, said its new AquaSnap 30RQM heat pump system can deliver a water temperature of up to 60 C. The modular system features a heating capacity of 70 kW to 1,125 kW and a cooling capacity of 77 kW to 1,237 kW. T
EcoFlow launches stackable battery system in Australia
US manufacturer EcoFlow has introduced a 6 kWh residential battery and backup system in the Australian market, expandable to 30 kWh.
China Electric Equipment Group awards 7.2 GWh of storage cells in tender
China Electric Equipment Group awarded nearly all 7,248 MWh in its 2025 energy storage cell tender to 314 Ah products, with winners including Cornex and Trina Storage.
