800 MWh battery project reaches financial close for BrightNight and Cordelio Power in Washington
Power company BrightNight and joint venture partner Cordelio Power have announced the financial close of its Greenwater Energy Storage Project, a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Pierce County, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region.
NeoVolta secures $13 million for 2 GWh energy storage manufacturing in Georgia
The company produces batteries and inverters for residential and commercial applications. It secured funding for a potential U.S. manufacturing facility, pending definitive agreements.
Global grid-scale BESS deployment up by 38% year-on-year through October
Global grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments have hit 156 GWh year-to-date. Over 153 GWh are still slated for commissioning in 2025, though delays and cancellations are likely to trim that total by year-end.
‘New York model’ for safety: Strict fire codes to unlock Long Island battery storage
State officials and fire deparment representatives confirmed new fire standards for Long Island BESS projects are the new cost of business in getting storage into the urban grid.
Battery energy storage revenues for ancillary services fall nearly 90% in ERCOT
Revenues for ancillary services have fallen 90% since 2023. An Enverus report says market saturation is driving operators to seek other strategies.
The contract-fab model is heading for batteries
Unigrid’s offshore contract manufacturing hints at a new playbook for storage startups that mirrors the chip industry’s evolution.
What insurers want battery developers to understand right now
There’s progress in battery energy storage system (BESS) risk maturity, but insurers are warning of supply chain problems, while OEMs are tightening their treatment of warranties.
The three biggest delays in battery energy storage system commissioning
Distributed Energy Infrastructure offers three ways a battery project’s commissioning can be held up – and how to avoid these delays.
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.
