Marija Maisch
China imposes new export controls on lithium ion battery technology
The Chinese government has introduced new export controls on key dual-use items, citing national security concerns. The move opened a new chapter in the ongoing trade confrontations with the US.
California adopts battery storage safety legislation following Moss Landing fire
Senate Bill 283 requires battery storage developers to coordinate with local fire departments both before submitting their project applications and after installation is complete.
Peak Energy announces operation of first large-scale sodium ion battery in U.S.
Denver-based Peak Energy claims its sodium-ion battery system offers the lowest operating cost of any energy storage technology on the market today.
Arbitrage remains leading use case for U.S. grid-scale batteries
Arbitrage has remained the dominant use case for utility-scale batteries in the U.S. through 2024. However, the share of the cumulative fleet reporting it as their primary application has stayed roughly the same percentage-wise.
Tesla unveils new generation of utility-scale batteries
Tesla introduced the Megapack 3 and the Megablock, marking a leap toward faster deployment, greater scalability, and higher energy density.
SK On secures 7.2 GWh battery storage supply deal in US
The South Korean manufacturer will repurpose a portion of its electric vehicle battery production line at its Georgia plant to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) stationary energy storage systems.
GridBeyond now offers revenue floor and synthetic toll contracts in ERCOT and CAISO
The Dublin‑based energy optimizer is expanding its presence in the most mature U.S. battery storage markets – Texas and California – to help asset owners navigate rising uncertainty around revenue predictability.
FlexGen completes Powin acquisition, expands its battery fleet to more than 25 GWh
FlexGen’s acquisition of Powin marks a major shake-up in the US battery storage industry, as market leaders face financial pressure, policy uncertainty, and shifting supply chain dynamics. Meanwhile, long-duration storage player ESS Inc. fights for survival amid early signs of commercial traction.
Canada’s 1 GWh battery delivered ahead of schedule, below budget
The Oneida project is the largest battery energy storage facility in operation in Canada.
BYD launches new C&I highly integrated battery storage solution
The manufacturer has unveiled its latest generation commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system, Chess Plus. The product is currently available in China and the U.S., with the European version under evaluation.
