Energy storage

Nextpower announced a definitive agreement to acquire Prevalon Energy for up to $365 million, aiming to enhance its technology platform.

Nextpower continues its quest to become a one-stop-shop for all things utility-scale power, announcing it plans to acquire Prevalon Energy, an American energy storage supplier. Nextpower will spend $365 million on the acquisition. Prevalon is a stand-alone company from Mitsubishi Power Americas. Prevalon provides fully integrated BESS solutions backed by its own intelligent control system.… The post Nextpower acquires energy storage provider Prevalon Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

POET, a South Dakota-headquartered company and the world’s largest producer of biofuels, has joined with Antora Energy to commission a 5-GWh, multi-day thermal energy storage system at POET’s bioprocessing facility in Big Stone City, South Dakota. Antora is supplying batteries from the company’s recently expanded San Jose, California gigafactory. The companies earlier in May said […] The post Major Thermal Energy Storage Project Commissioned for South Dakota Biofuels Producer appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The pilot project on construction of 250 MW energy storage units is already being implemented in South Russia

The U.S. energy storage industry installed 9.7 GWh of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest first quarter in the sector’s history. According to the “U.S. Energy Storage Market Outlook Q2 2026” (ESMO) released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, energy storage installations in Q1 were… The post US energy storage has record breaking Q1 2026 appeared first on Solar Power World.

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The US energy storage industry kicked off 2026 with its strongest Q1 on record, despite the Trump administration continuing to attack clean energy. more…

POET and Antora Energy commissioned a 5 gigawatt-hour thermal energy storage system at POET's Big Stone City, South Dakota facility, enhancing bioethanol production.

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BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator, capturing 13% of the global market in 2025 compared to Tesla’s 10%, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. The shift marks the end of Tesla’s reign as the top energy storage deployer — a position it held in 2023 and 2024 — as Chinese manufacturers now dominate the rapidly growing stationary storage market. more…

With a small blue crane, four researchers hoist a cylindrical fuel cell, which looks like a stack of flattened silver and gold soda cans bundled together, into the air and lower it into a rectangular cart on wheels. A tangle of tubes and wires spirals away from the system, where nearly 270 sensors and 1,000 components are nestled inside.

Nel Hydrogen just pulled back the curtain on a massive project to supply electrolyzers and show how green hydrogen can…

Europe is a top market for deployments of energy storage, as companies expand investment for the technology. A recent report from Wood Mackenzie said Europe’s utility-scale pipeline for energy storage exceeds 130 GW, with more 3,000 projects across at least 37 countries. The post Europe Embraces Energy Storage to Enhance Power Flexibility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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EnergyPathways has launched Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for its compressed air energy […]

Noon Energy is in talks with Meta to bring up to 1 gigawatt of next-level, 100+ hour energy storage to…

Chinese scientists have achieved a breakthrough in “all-iron flow battery” technology that could sharply reduce the cost of storing renewable energy while significantly extending battery lifespan. Lithium costs over 80 times more than iron as a raw industrial material at present. An iron battery may offer a potential solution to one of the biggest bottlenecks in the global energy transition, according to the researchers. A team from the Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of...

Fox ESS has been ranked No. 1 among residential energy storage providers worldwide for 2025. The post Fox ESS ranks No. 1 globally in residential energy storage appeared first on Renew Economy.

Renewables companies Octopus Energy and Lunar Energy are rolling out an electricity plan in Texas that will pair fixed energy pricing with Lunar Energy’s home battery that manages when power is stored, used and shared. The partnership will bring these systems to a limited number of homes across Texas, providing backup power, reducing strain on… The post Octopus Energy and Lunar Energy launch fixed-rate energy storage program in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Chinese battery cell manufacturers are poised to benefit from the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to Fitch Ratings, even as fierce competition, overcapacity and thin margins weigh on some downstream firms. Global demand for energy storage was set to rise, driven by high oil prices and rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, said Wang Ying, a managing director at the credit rating agency. “We believe that China’s leading energy storage cell manufacturers will be the bigger...

The company is restructuring some teams to accommodate a booming energy storage business, according to emails viewed by TechCrunch.

Meta has signed on to reserve 100 GWh of energy storage capacity from long-duration energy storage (LDES) developer Noon Energy. The collaboration will begin with a 25-MW/2.5-GWh project, scheduled for completion by 2028. Following the success of that project, Noon will begin delivering systems under a 1-GW/100-GWh supply contract. The agreement aligns with Meta’s drive… The post Meta calls on Noon Energy for 100 GWh of ultra-long duration energy storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

Gotlandsbolaget just inked a deal with ESK Energy Storage to outfit the Gotland Horizon X—a hydrogen-ready multi-fuel catamaran owned by…

The RPSLinkIN 480-V battery system from Viridi has received UL 9540 listing from TÜV Rheinland. To achieve UL 9540 listing, Viridi completed UL 9540A testing to the residential, indoor, floor-mounted standard for the pack (RPS50kWh). The system met five performance criteria, with no smoke, gas or fire detected during testing. As a result, Viridi systems… The post Viridi RPSLinkIN energy storage system receives UL 9540 listing appeared first on Solar Power World.

EV manufacturer Rivian announced a partnership with battery recycler Redwood Materials to deploy second-life Rivian battery packs for on-site energy storage at Rivian’s EV manufacturing site in Normal, Illinois. “Electricity demand is accelerating faster than the grid can expand, posing a constraint on industrial growth,” said JB Straubel, Redwood Materials Founder and CEO. “At the same… The post Second-life EV battery packs to provide energy storage to Rivian car factory in Illinois appeared first on Solar Power World.

Rivian is partnering with Redwood Materials, the battery company founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, to build a second-life battery energy storage system at its EV manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. The initial deployment will use more than 100 used Rivian battery packs stitched together into a 10 MWh system that can feed power back into the factory during peak demand. more…

Chinese energy storage firm Sigenergy has ignited a market frenzy with its initial public offering (IPO) plan in Hong Kong, drawing an oversubscription of over 1,000 times, while its listed peer Guoxia Technology enjoyed a rally, as the duo capitalise on the artificial intelligence boom. Shanghai-based Sigenergy, which aims to raise HK$4.4 billion (US$561.6 million) in its IPO, is expected to be 1,414 times oversubscribed, as retail investors borrowed HK$358.6 billion from 17 brokerages,...

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have performed advanced hydrodynamic modeling and developed chemical models to assess the

China’s exports of energy storage equipment are expected to keep rising as the US-Israeli war in Iran renews global calls for energy independence, industry insiders and analysts said. The total export value of Chinese inverters – key components in energy storage systems – jumped 57 per cent year on year to US$1.66 billion for the first two months of 2026, Chinese customs data showed. Inverters convert electricity generated from batteries and solar panels into usable power for homes, businesses...

While rooftop solar panels make a visible statement that a homeowner is an environmental steward and interested in improving utility consumption, residential energy storage systems provide real control. And that’s what residential battery brand FranklinWH aims to do — offer a suite of products that give households more control of their energy usage. The “WH”… The post American-made FranklinWH Energy Storage keeps manufacturing local SPW tours FranklinWH residential battery facilities in California. appeared first on Solar Power World.

When created at the nanoscale, materials can resemble shapes like stars, rods or even pyramids. These particle shapes, also known as the morphologies of a solid, make for more than just interesting images under a microscope—they can determine how the material behaves, sometimes in dramatic ways. University at Buffalo researchers have demonstrated this phenomenon by creating the first-ever star-shaped vanadyl hydroxide (VOOH) and shown that this shape can fundamentally alter how the material stores energy.

TotalEnergies has sold a 50% stake in an 800-MW portfolio of battery energy storage projects in Germany to Allianz Global Investors, a Germany-based group that has nearly $640 billion of assets under management. The post Investment Group Acquires Stake in TotalEnergies’ German Energy Storage Portfolio appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Bluetti has unveiled its latest residential battery system, the EnergyPro 13K energy storage system (EP13K ESS). Compatible with both new and existing solar installations, EnergyPro 13K has a continuous output of 13.2 kW (120 V/240 V) and a high surge capacity of 150 LRA, enabling it to run high-demand appliances. Its integrated automatic transfer switch (ATS)… The post Bluetti unveils new EnergyPro 13K energy storage system appeared first on Solar Power World.

An Arizona-headquartered developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy projects said construction of another major energy storage project is underway in California. The post Arevon Starts Construction of $600-Million Cormorant Energy Storage Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Thermal batteries can efficiently store energy as heat. But building them requires a carefully designed system with materials

Fox ESS has claimed the top spot for energy storage installations in Australia, according to SunWiz, highlighting its rapid growth and strong position in the residential storage market. The post Fox ESS claims No.1 spot in Australia for energy storage installations appeared first on Renew Economy.

The U.S. energy storage market hit a record 18.9 GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) installations in 2025, a 52% increase over 2024, according to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and industry analyst Wood Mackenzie. In Q4 2025 alone, 5.8 GW was installed.… The post WoodMac: US energy storage deployment increased by 52% last year over 2024 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Arevon Energy has started construction on its 250-MW/1,000-MWh Cormorant Energy Storage Project in Daly City, California. The $600 million facility is expected to start operations 2027, and will be capable of powering approximately 321,000 homes for up to four hours. Arevon will own and operate Cormorant Energy Storage under a long-term offtake agreement with MCE,… The post Construction starts on Arevon’s 250-MW energy storage project in California appeared first on Solar Power World.

As part of the country’s strategic program to strengthen the stability of the national grid, Cuba has begun load testing of the first unit of a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the El Cotorro substation in Havana. This is the first of four systems with a total capacity of 200 MW. According to the […] The post Cuba Begins Testing First Battery Energy Storage System to Boost Grid Stability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As new technologies consume more power and alternative energy sources become increasingly necessary to fuel Iowans’ lives, Iowa

Ultium Cells, the joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, is shifting part of its US battery production from EVs to energy storage systems (ESS). more…

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have advanced the knowledge required to improve large-scale

An in-depth webinar exploring the next phase of residential battery storage in Australia, brought to you by GoodWe. The post Webinar: The new era of home energy storage in Australia appeared first on Renew Economy.

Beyond graphene, a new class of 2D materials called MXenes shows promise for energy storage and medicine, with recent breakthroughs in modeling and synthesis.

Betting on rising global demand for energy storage, shares of Chinese lithium battery makers continued to rally on Wednesday, led by Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), which reported stronger-than-expected growth driven in part by its expansion into new energy storage markets. CATL shares surged more than 10 per cent to HK$608 during morning trading hours in Hong Kong on Wednesday – the highest level in five months – before closing 9 per cent higher at HK$599.50. That followed another 9...

Nuvve partners with OMNIA Global to build over 1GW of energy storage projects, creating new revenue opportunities starting in 2026. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America, the premier U.S. tradeshow and conference series for solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure and manufacturing, held its Flagship event February 18-20 in San Diego, CA, uniting 314 exhibiting companies with professionals specializing in installation, EPC, manufacturing, consulting and distribution. “IESNA Flagship 2026 proved that even in challenging times, this… The post Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Delivers Expert Insights, Innovative Solutions and Impactful Connections at Flagship Event appeared first on Solar Power World.

Demonstrating, once again, the power of clean energy in the face of strong political headwinds, the US has chalked up its largest single year of new battery additions on record. The post Batteries trump Trump, as US smashes record for new energy storage capacity in 2025 appeared first on Renew Economy.

Big battery projects including stand-alone BESS and solar-hybrids dominated investment activity in the final quarter of 2025, featuring in 16 deals across financing, M&A and PPAs. The post Big battery deals dominate as investors buy, sell, finance and contract Australian energy storage appeared first on Renew Economy.

Minnesota Power has signed an electric service agreement (ESA) with Google for the energy needed to power a 700-MW data center project in the state. The companies on March 3 said the installation in Hermantown would operate under an existing regulated rate structure. The post Google Data Center in Minnesota Would Be Powered by Wind, Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The proposed facility’s construction is the first part of a wider development project at the former ExxonMobil tank farm site. The post Largest energy storage facility statewide gets approved for construction in Everett appeared first on Boston.com.

The U.S. energy storage industry installed a record 57.6 GWh of capacity in 2025, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.

Fox ESS launches the H3 PRO Hybrid Inverter in Australia, expanding flexible, VPP-ready storage solutions for residential and commercial markets. The post Fox ESS enhances versatile energy storage solutions with the new H3 PRO hybrid inverter appeared first on Renew Economy.

GoodWe Australia’s three-phase ESA all-in-one system gets CEC approval for nationwide installations. The post CEC approval secured for GoodWe’s three phase ESA all-in-one energy storage system appeared first on Renew Economy.

The U.S. energy storage industry installed 57.6 GWh of new capacity in 2025, the largest single year of new battery capacity additions on record. Energy storage installations grew 30% from the previous record set in 2024, and are over four-times what the industry installed just three years ago. According to the “U.S. Energy Storage Market… The post SEIA: US installed 57.6 GWh of new energy storage capacity in 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an innovative energy storage system design

For decades, Saudi Arabia has been a driver of the global economy, leveraging its hydrocarbon resources to power economies around

Redwood Materials says its new energy storage business is the fastest growing unit within the company.

Syntropic Power, formerly known as Emtel Energy USA, has announced its rebrand and the launch of three product lines of short- and long-duration stationary energy storage systems. The post Energy Storage Group Emtel Energy USA Rebrands as Syntropic Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Calibrant Energy will build, own and operate a 23-MWh on-site battery energy storage system at Iron Mountain’s New Jersey data center. The project integrates large-scale storage with the facility’s existing 7.2-MW rooftop solar installation, creating a resilient energy ecosystem that supports Iron Mountain’s 24/7 carbon-free energy commitment. “This is what the future of powering large… The post NJ data center already equipped with solar is now adding on-site energy storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

Energy storage is one of those things people rely on without really thinking about it. Batteries are already

Researchers developed a polymer alloy capacitor with self-assembled nanostructures that delivers dramatically higher energy density and extreme heat resistance for electronics.

Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected by Gramme Storage 1 to deliver a 50-MW/100-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in central-eastern Belgium. The companies on February 16 said that the project supports Belgium’s transition toward the use of more renewable energy resources. The post Wartsila Building Energy Storage in Support of Belgian Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Researchers develop high-performance quasi-solid-state calcium-ion batteries using redox covalent organic frameworks, achieving strong cycling stability as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion technology.

A research team affiliated with UNIST has achieved a major breakthrough in the development of cost-effective, large-scale energy storage systems (ESS)—specifically, iron–chromium redox flow batteries (ICRFBs). Known for their safety, affordability, and suitability for grid-level applications, these batteries offer a reliable power source for high-demand facilities, like data centers, all while eliminating the risks associated with flammable electrolytes.

Long-duration energy storage developer Hydrostor has signed a 50-MW offtake agreement with California Community Power (CC Power) for the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center. The 500-MW/4,000-MWh advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) project can store energy for eight hours of continuous discharge to the grid, and will provide reliable capacity to the six community choice… The post California power aggregators sign on for 50-MW slice of compressed-air long-duration energy storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

A Texas-headquartered energy company with installations in more than 20 states has brought a utility-scale battery energy storage project online in Maine. Plus Power on February 11 said the group's 175-MW/350-MWh Cross Town Energy Storage facility is now the largest of its kind in New England. The post Plus Power Adds Major Energy Storage Project to ISO New England Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Lunar Energy, a leader in integrated home battery systems and virtual power plant software, announced it raised $102 million in an oversubscribed Series D round led by B Capital and Prelude Ventures. This round follows a previously unannounced Series C financing of $130 million led by Activate Capital. The post Lunar Energy Raises Millions to Support VPPs, Home Battery Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Electric vehicle batteries are typically retired once they reach about 80 per cent of their original capacity, but they could be repurposed in electricity grids to balance out slumps in renewable generation