Marija Maisch
ZincFive unveils BC 2 AI battery system for both AI and traditional IT loads
The new nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery cabinet provides support for high-intensity AI pulses while also offering traditional IT backup within a compact footprint.
Canada’s Cache Power advances 30 GWh compressed air storage project
Cache Power has commissioned an engineering study for a 640 MW compressed air energy storage and hydrogen project in Alberta, supported by provincial funding.
Australia’s PowerCap enters U.S. with sodium-ion batteries
Australia’s PowerCap has entered the US market with its sodium-ion stationary storage systems and plans to build a manufacturing facility to serve customers across the Americas.
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.
