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Invinity Vanadium Flow Batteries Selected for UK LDES Scheme, Expanding Global Projects with US and Swiss Deals
Investing.com UK Overview Invinity Energy Systems' vanadium flow battery technology has been selected for the UK Ofgem's Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Cap and Floor Scheme, as part of the 520MWh Frontier Legacy project. Concurrentl... -
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... -
Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Poised for Early Commercialization in Drones, Aviation, Defense by 2026, Offering 2-3x Li-Ion Energy Density Without Cobalt or Nickel
Xnergy Materials USA Overview Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are emerging for early commercial deployment in niche applications requiring high gravimetric energy density, such as aviation, drones, and defense. They offer two to three ti... -
Netherlands’ Ore Energy Secures 1 GWh Iron-Air Battery Deal with Budget Thuis, Europe’s Largest, Delivering 400 MWh by 2028 for 4-Day Grid Storage
Electrek Netherlands Overview Netherlands-based startup Ore Energy has secured a landmark 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) iron-air energy storage deal with Dutch energy supplier Budget Thuis, with an initial 400-megawatt-hour (MWh) phase slated fo... -
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...
