Battery shortage intensifies as 100 Ah cells sell out into 2026
Orders for small-format 100 Ah cells now stretch into early 2026, with prices up more than 20% as demand outpaces capacity despite aggressive expansion by Chinese battery majors.
Global battery industry grows 83% in last five years, boosting deployment to over 300 GW
According to a new report from Intertek CEA, over 70% of the global energy storage market share is held by just five players.
Another 1.4 GWh of U.S. energy storage, $350m of battery-related investment
Utility Georgia Power is forging ahead with plans for battery energy storage systems (BESS), Canadian Solar-owned Recurrent Energy has secured $825m for a storage project and a solar site, and developer and battery materials firm Redwood Materials has attracted new investment.
Energy Vault buys up 300 MWh battery in Texas, projects $350 million in total revenue
The SOSA Energy Center battery energy storage system (BESS) is almost ready to build, and Energy Vault has snapped it up in advance of a Notice to Proceed in Texas.
Arizona industrial steel manufacturer to power electric arc furnace with solar and storage
Steel producer Nucor tapped Ameresco for a 50 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage system to stabilize its electricity demand.
Hybrid BESS deployments can optimize benefits on both sides of the meter
Enverus report highlights C&I strategies for peak shaving, energy arbitrage and ancillary services revenue.
The advances behind 69 million battery cells with 0 incidents
Ampace’s semi-solid battery technology and UL 9540A certification have led to significant performance and safety achievements, according to Dr. Drew Feng, Chief Safety & Reliability Officer with the manufacturer. He says the company’s Kunlun Cell Series lowers lifecycle electricity costs by as much as 30%.
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.
Why Big Tech could outpace utilities in deploying multi-day storage
With hyperscalers searching for clean, round-the-clock power, developers see a new market for battery systems that can run for 100 hours or more.
Operational issues hit returns in one in five battery storage projects, report finds
A recent report from battery intelligence firm Accure reveals that while most battery energy storage systems (BESS) operate reliably, nearly 19% of projects experience reduced returns due to technical issues and unplanned downtime.
