Storage Watch · Day
2026-11-04
11 stories in this section.
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.
SMM: Oct sodium-ion battery materials volume rises, prices weak; delivery capacity key differentiator
SMM data shows October sodium-ion cathode production rose 3% MoM and 260% YoY, while hard carbon anode production fell 4% MoM. Delivery capacity and cost control are now key differentiators as the industry faces price weakness and supply-demand tension in Q4.
Never before have so many batteries been registered as in October, record after record as the netting scheme approaches its end
October 2026 set a record for new battery registrations in the region, with 63,002 units registered in the first ten months of the year. This surge highlights the urgent need for storage solutions as the netting scheme ends on January 1, 2027.
K-Battery Big Three: Q3 Earnings Recovery in Sight... ESS at the Center of Rebound [Battery Radar]
Korean battery majors report Q3 earnings recovery driven by North American ESS demand and European EV market recovery. This highlights the growing role of energy storage in stabilizing battery manufacturer profitability amid EV market fluctuations.