Batteries backing up wastewater plant and replacing generators
Viridi batteries have been deployed in New York to replace diesel generators, accelerating a trend where batteries replace and complement generators of all sizes.
Google to deploy world’s largest iron-air battery for Minnesota data center
The 300 MW / 30 GWh multi-day storage system from Form Energy will be paired with 1.6 GW of new renewables to facilitate Google’s 24/7 carbon-free energy goals.
U.S. energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025
A new quarterly report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 30% year-over-year growth in the U.S. battery market, even as the industry braces for supply chain restructuring and a shift in the political landscape.
Base Power takes first step into distributed energy storage market for regulated utilities
The Texas company says its new front-of-the-meter distributed battery program with El Paso Electric will help the utility manage demand and provide resilience for homeowners who host the systems.
U.S. Round-Up: NineDot closes $431M financing for NYC, e-STORAGE inks 503 MWh Texas deal, FlexGen brings 174 MW online
The flurry of U.S. news in this round-up include’s NineDot Energy’s funding for NYC community storage, e-STORAGE partnering with Sunraycer in ERCOT, FlexGen reaches commissioned project for Alliant Energy, and Ameresco finalizes tax credit transfers for its storage portfolio.
Streetleaf brings grid-free solar streetlights to Austin, TX neighborhood
The off-grid solar streetlight service provider has announced the installation of 40 solar-powered lights in a new housing development in the Texas capital, and says it has deployed 13,000 such systems in 10 states across the Sun Belt.
Qcells, LG Energy Solution Vertech ink 5 GWh U.S. battery storage deal
The agreement secures American-made LFP battery supply for Qcells’ utility-scale projects from 2028 to 2030, reinforcing a shared commitment to domestic manufacturing.
Global BESS capacity tops 250 GW, overtaking pumped hydro for first time
Rystad Energy says it expects global battery energy storage system (BESS) additions to exceed 130 GW/350 GWh in 2026, led by China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany.
Lunar Energy raises $232 million to accelerate development of residential storage, VPP software
The Silicon Valley startup, led by former Tesla Energy executive Kunal Girotra, says the funding will support product innovation and expansion of its operations and manufacturing base.
Solar Insure launches commercial warranty, expands vendor list
The company’s new “SI-Commercial” product offers 30-year coverage for panels and 20-year coverage for inverters on systems up to 2 MWdc, aiming to improve bankability and shift long-term risk off installer balance sheets.
