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Storage Watch
Batteries, BESS, PCS, BMS and long-duration storage — from chemistry and cell sourcing to project economics and grid services. Coverage follows both technology shifts and the commercial models that make storage bankable.
Belgium: Flanders Counts Nearly 200,000 Home Batteries and Almost 2 Gigawatt-Hours of Storage Capacity
Fluvius data reveals that Flanders has installed nearly 200,000 home batteries with cumulative storage capacity approaching 2 gigawatt-hours. This rapid expansion highlights the critical role of residential storage in managing grid stability and self-consumption within the European energy transition.
Brazil: C&I Leads Battery Market, But Residential Contracted Volume Triples
Greener's 2027 Strategic Energy Storage Study projects Brazil's cumulative contracted battery storage capacity to reach 2.8 GWh by the end of 2026, with C&I systems leading the market. This expansion highlights the growing role of load shifting and backup power in commercial and industrial applications across the region.
Brazil: Commercial and industrial sector leads battery market, but residential customers triple contracted volume
Greener's 2027 Strategic Energy Storage Study reports that Brazil's contracted battery storage capacity reached 1,227 MWh in 2026, a 50% increase from 2025. This growth is notable because the residential sector tripled its contracted volume, indicating a significant shift in market dynamics beyond the commercial and industrial segment.
Battery Overseas Expansion, A Bill Paid in Advance
The article details how Chinese battery manufacturers are facing rising costs and regulatory hurdles while expanding production into Europe. It highlights the financial impact of these overseas investments on recent quarterly earnings for major industry players.
Batteries Take Over BOE: Nearly 930 MW of BESS Advance in Spain as 700 MW of Renewables Decline
The article reports that 928.81 MW of battery storage advanced in Spain's Official State Gazette during October, while 699.92 MW of renewable energy projects were withdrawn or dismissed. This shift highlights the growing importance of operational flexibility and energy timing for new investment models in the face of curtailment and negative prices.
United States: Samsung SDI to Repurpose US EV Battery Line for ESS, Reusing Underutilized Equipment
Samsung SDI is converting its underutilized U.S. EV battery production lines at the Indiana plant to manufacture LFP batteries for energy storage systems. This strategic shift allows the company to leverage existing infrastructure to meet growing ESS demand while improving operational efficiency in a slowing EV market.
United States: Samsung SDI Shakes Up ESS Market Amid Carbon Neutrality Push
Samsung SDI has secured over 60 GWh of ESS battery orders and is converting U.S. production facilities to focus on energy storage systems. This expansion is significant for professionals as it highlights the growing demand for storage capacity driven by renewable energy integration and AI data centers.
China Reaches 167 GW of Energy Storage, Up 63%, Adding 435 GWh in Batteries
China's operational energy storage capacity reached 167 GW and 435 GWh by September 2026, representing a 63% year-on-year increase. This rapid expansion highlights the critical role of domestic manufacturing and grid integration in scaling storage for renewable energy systems.
Electric batteries are buying cheap energy and selling it at a much higher price
The article analyzes how battery storage operators in Spain are profiting from buying electricity during negative price hours and selling it during peak demand. It highlights the potential market distortion this creates for power plant viability and the need for robust forecasting to ensure long-term project financing.
YOU.ON targets 1 GW of locally compliant BESS for Brazil auction
YOU.ON has signed a binding agreement with Hyperstrong to supply approximately 1 GW of battery energy storage systems for Brazil's upcoming capacity reserve auction. This collaboration is significant as it addresses local content requirements set by BNDES, enabling the import of DC components while ensuring compliance with nationalization rules for the Brazilian market.
New Zealand's Giant Battery Can Power 60,000 Homes at Once, Comprising 70 Containers at a Record-Low Cost
Genesis Energy has commissioned a 100 MW / 200 MWh battery storage facility in Huntly, New Zealand, utilizing LFP cells from Saft. This project represents a record-low cost for large-scale storage in the region and provides critical peak demand support for the grid.
Spain to Boost Battery Capacity by Over 20x to Reach 6.5 GW by 2030
Aurora Energy Research forecasts that Spain's battery storage capacity will expand from 300 MW to 6.5 GW by 2030, with one asset achieving 200 euros per kilowatt in revenue. This growth trajectory highlights the evolving revenue models and potential saturation of ancillary service markets for energy storage professionals.
LG Energy Solution skips third round of South Korea's central contract market for ESS, opting for selective focus over cutthroat competition
LG Energy Solution has decided to skip the third round of South Korea's central contract market for energy storage systems to avoid a price war that threatens profitability. This strategic shift highlights the critical importance of sustainable pricing mechanisms for battery manufacturers to ensure long-term stability in the energy storage sector.
Alarming ESNL Report: Major Dutch Batteries Barely Financeable Due to Explosive Rise in Grid Tariffs and Transport Chaos
An ESNL report highlights that high grid tariffs and the absence of long-term contracts are preventing Dutch battery projects from securing financing. This matters to professionals because it identifies the specific financial and regulatory barriers that must be addressed to unlock the potential of large-scale storage in the region.
Will home energy storage reduce renewable energy outages? PSE sets one key condition - GLOBENERGIA
PSE estimates that household energy storage capacity in Poland could exceed 3.2 GW by 2036, which may help reduce renewable energy curtailment if systems respond to grid signals. This matters to solar and storage professionals because it highlights the potential role of distributed storage in supporting grid stability and optimizing renewable energy utilization.
South Korea: L&F Secures 250,000-Ton LFP Order, Plans to Expand 2028 Production Capacity by 120,000 Tons
L&F has secured a 250,000-ton order for LFP cathode materials and plans to expand its production capacity to 120,000 tons by 2028. This expansion is significant for energy storage professionals as it addresses the growing demand for non-China supply in the North American ESS market.
Australia: "A major piece of future proofing:" Canberra's biggest battery powers up to underpin net zero, electrification
The 250 MW/500 MWh Williamsdale BESS in Canberra has been officially commissioned and is now operating commercially to support the ACT's energy security and net zero targets. This project demonstrates the operational capability of large-scale battery storage in supporting grid stability and electrification in major urban centers.
Oman Energy Storage Project Signed with Chinese Firm -- Jiandao Net
Nama Holding and State Grid International Development Co. signed a framework agreement for a 1 GW battery energy storage system in Oman. This project is significant as it extends bilateral cooperation to grid flexibility assets, supporting the integration of renewable energy into the national transmission grid.
GridPoint launches energy storage initiative targeting 2 GW of distributed installations
GridPoint has announced a plan to deploy 2 GW of distributed battery energy storage systems across more than 20,000 commercial sites in the United States. This initiative is significant for energy professionals as it demonstrates how existing energy management platforms can integrate storage to provide resilience and cost savings for multi-site operators.
Global Energy Storage Deployment Surges, Outpacing Government Targets; Japan Has Not Set Any
Global battery storage deployment is expanding rapidly, with China and Europe leading the growth, yet the sector is still projected to miss the sixfold increase target set at COP29. This gap highlights the critical need for accelerated storage adoption to support the integration of renewable energy sources like solar power into the grid.
Peak Energy CEO: ‘Anywhere LFP ESS goes, we go – and we do it better
Peak Energy raised $108 million in a Series B round to expand its Sacramento factory for grid-scale sodium-ion BESS. This investment supports the production of 4 GWh annually, aiming to compete with LFP on cost and safety.
Enel reveals it was preparing a "megabattery" five times larger than the bid in Colombia's auction: key details of the project
Enel Green Power disclosed it prepared a battery project five times larger than the total energy offered in Colombia's recent auction, but competition rules prevented its inclusion. This highlights how current contracting mechanisms limit the scale of industrial storage projects in the region.
Electric battery capacity nearly doubles in the US under Trump
US utility-scale battery storage capacity nearly doubled to 165 GWh in the first 18 months of the current administration, with Q2 2026 installations hitting a record 20.2 GWh. This rapid expansion is driven by grid operators and data centers seeking to manage peak demand and improve system reliability.
STEG Prepares 300 MW of Battery Storage Across 10 Sites to Prevent Power Outages
STEG has launched an international tender for 300 MW of battery energy storage systems across ten sites in Tunisia to prevent load shedding. This initiative is significant for professionals as it demonstrates a national strategy to enhance grid flexibility and manage the balance between electricity production and consumption.