Next-Gen Energy Storage Weekly Report May 13, 2026

Lithium-Sulfur Battery Market Projected to Exceed $1.2 Billion by 2035, Driven by 35.08% CAGR

U.S. Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Projects Surge to $5.5 Billion, Aiming to Recover Materials for 500,000+ EVs Annually by 2026

AI’s Power Challenge Met: Energy Dome’s CO2 Battery Plus Delivers 30-Year Lifespan for Data Centers and Grid Stability

EV Battery Recycling to Be Key Investment Recovery Sector in 2026: Market Projected at $6.9 Billion, Achieving Over 95% Metal Recovery Rates

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) Tackle U.S. Energy Demand: Massachusetts Sets 3.5 GW VPP Target by 2035

MET Group Activates Hungary’s Largest BESS (40 MW / 80 MWh), Integrating Huawei and Tesla Technology to Propel Energy Transition

Tesla Constructs 50 GWh Megapack Factory in Texas, Shipping Next-Gen Megapack 3 and New Megablock Systems by H2 2026

BESS Safety and Grid Interconnection Standards Tightened: UL 9540A 6th Edition Mandates Installation-Level Fire Testing, NFPA 855 Requires Active Explosion Control