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UK Ofgem Selects 16 Long-Duration Energy Storage Projects Totaling 7.6GW to Boost Grid Flexibility
Renewables Now UK Overview The UK energy regulator Ofgem has provisionally selected 16 long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects, totaling 7.6GW, under its cap and floor scheme. These projects span diverse technologies including pumpe... -
U.S. Sees Record 3.3GW/8.4GWh Energy Storage Deployments in Q1 2026, Up 54% Year-over-Year
Utility Dive USA Overview The United States recorded a new high in energy storage deployments during Q1 2026, with 3.3 gigawatts (GW) and 8.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) added to the grid. This represents a remarkable 54% increase over the prev... -
CATL Unveils ‘TENER,’ World’s First Field-Validated Sodium-Ion Stationary BESS, Reaching Commercial Reality
PR Newswire China Overview CATL officially launched the 'TENER Sodium Energy Storage System' in Munich, Germany, marking the world's first field-validated sodium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This pivotal announcement confirm... -
CATL Plans Major Sodium-Ion Battery Production Boost to 200 GWh/Year to Counter Lithium Price Volatility
South China Morning Post China Overview CATL, the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, announced plans to significantly increase its sodium-ion battery production capacity to 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually. This ambitious target i... -
Google and Energy Dome Launch 23MW/200MWh CO2 Battery Storage Project in Ireland, Targeting 2028 Operation
ESG Today USA Overview Google and Italian CO₂ battery developer Energy Dome announced plans for a 23MW/200MWh CO2 Battery system in County Offaly, Ireland, to expand Google's 24/7 clean energy access goal. Scheduled to commence operation... -
Europe’s Long-Duration Storage Could Unlock €250M/GW Annually, Boosting Grid Flexibility and Renewables Integration, Report Reveals
energylivenews.com ヨーロッパ Overview A new Eurelectric and AFRY report highlights the transformative potential of long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies in Europe, projecting annual operational cost savings of €150-250 millio... -
US Department of Energy Accelerates 10+ Hour Long-Duration Energy Storage Commercialization to Enhance Grid Reliability and Resilience
U.S. Department of Energy USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy's Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) portfolio is actively advancing systems toward widespread commercial deployment, aiming to overcome technical and institutional ba... -
GM Prioritizes Silicon Anodes as Next EV Battery Leap, Projecting 310 to 574 Mile Range Boost and Mercedes-Benz Demonstrates 11-Minute 80% Charge
InsideEVs USA Overview General Motors (GM) believes silicon anodes represent the next significant battery technology for electric vehicles, potentially offering faster commercialization than solid-state batteries. GM's VP of battery and ... -
Sodium-Ion Batteries Enter Mass Production by 2026, Offering Superior Cost and Supply Chain Advantages for EV, Grid, and Consumer Applications with Hard Carbon Anodes
Xnergy Materials USA Overview By 2026, sodium-ion batteries are in mass production for various applications, including EVs, grid storage, and consumer power stations, driven by their cost and supply chain benefits over lithium-ion. Utili... -
Sodium-Ion Batteries Emerge as Mainstream Technology at SNEC 2026, Signaling Dual-Chemistry Era with LFP
pv magazine Global Global Overview At SNEC 2026, sodium-ion battery technology was recognized as a parallel pathway, not a niche alternative, for energy storage, highlighting its potential in cold climates, long-cycle applications, high-...
