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FlexGen and Lightshift Energy Deploy 16 Battery Storage Projects in PJM & ISO-NE, Activating Over 25MW/85MWh
FlexGen USA Overview FlexGen has partnered with Lightshift Energy to deploy 16 battery energy storage projects across the PJM and ISO-NE power markets. Six projects are already operational, providing over 25MW/85MWh of flexible storage c... -
US Utilities Plan 24 GW of New Battery Storage by 2026 Amidst Interconnection Backlogs
INN USA Overview US utilities are slated to bring approximately 24 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale battery storage online in 2026, according to a February 2026 report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This rapid ex... -
US Mandates 55% Non-Chinese Sourcing for Grid Storage Batteries by 2026, Threatening Delays and Cost Hikes
daily.dev (technologyreview.com) USA Overview The United States has issued an executive order requiring new grid-scale energy storage projects to source 55% of material costs from non-Chinese entities by 2026 to qualify for tax credits, ... -
Trump Executive Order Casts Uncertainty Over US Grid Battery Growth, Imposing Restrictions on Foreign-Made Components Amidst China’s Dominance
Canary Media USA Overview A Trump administration executive order on grid cybersecurity, announced in late August, risks slowing growth in the US energy storage market by banning foreign-made technology, particularly from China. With Chin... -
Ore Energy Secures $43M Series A for Iron-Air Battery Commercialization, Completes EDF Pilot, and Inks 1GWh Deal with Budget Thuis
IndexBox.io USA Overview Ore Energy has raised $43 million in Series A funding to accelerate the commercialization of its iron-air battery, offering 24–100 hours of grid-scale storage. The company successfully completed a pilot with EDF ... -
EU Retains Battery Recycling Targets: 65% for Lithium-Based by 2025, 50% Lithium Recovery by 2027
EU Environment EU Overview The European Commission has affirmed that existing EU targets for battery recycling efficiency and material recovery remain appropriate under the 2023 Battery Regulation, requiring no immediate revision. Key ma... -
Advanced Multi-Layered Safety Measures Evolve to Manage Explosion Risks in Containerized Battery Storage Systems
Envirotec Magazine UK Overview The rapid growth of containerized Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) necessitates robust safety designs and operations to address lithium-ion battery risks like thermal runaway, flammable gas generation,... -
U.S. Executive Order Excludes Chinese Batteries from Grid-Scale Storage, Opens LFP Market for South Korean Players
BigGo Finance USA Overview A late August executive order from the Trump administration effectively bans Chinese-made batteries from U.S. grid-scale energy storage systems. This policy shift could cause short-term project delays and cost ... -
US Utility-Scale Battery Storage Capacity Surges to 43.6 GW by End of 2025 with Trump Administration Support
Energy Network Media Group USA Overview U.S. utility-scale battery storage capacity has expanded at an annual average rate of 70% over the past three years, reaching 43.6 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2025. The Trump administration has ex... -
End-of-Life EV Batteries Unlock Value in Second-Life Applications and Critical Material Recycling
Vertex AI Search Unknown Overview Even with diminished performance, used electric vehicle (EV) batteries are finding significant new economic value through second-life applications and material recycling, rather than being discarded. The...
