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Applications & Installations
Global BESS capacity tops 250 GW, overtaking pumped hydro for first time Rystad Energy says it expects global battery energy storage system (BESS) additions to exceed 130 GW/350 GWh in 2026, led by Australia, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Marija Maisch
Feb 05, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Global BESS demand jumps 51% in 2025 as installations top 300 GWh Iola Hughes, Head of Research at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, says 2026 is set to be another strong year for battery energy storage systems, with forecast additions exceeding 450 GWh and no material supply constraints in sight. Meanwhile, the initial impact of rising lithium prices is already visible at the cell level, but the full effect has yet to ripple through to system pricing.
Marija Maisch
Jan 20, 2026
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Research & Development
AlphaESS launches modular energy storage system for small C&I users Designed for power ratings of 29.9 kW and 50 kW with scalable capacity up to 216,9 kWh, the new system is aimed at businesses seeking flexible energy storage solutions without the complexity of installation.
Marija Maisch
Jan 13, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Trina Storage launches AC-coupled battery for utility-scale applications Offered primarily as a 10 MW unit, the new product is also available in a 5.5 MW version for customers with specific requirements.
Marija Maisch
Dec 02, 2025
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Markets & Policy
Global grid-scale BESS deployment up 38% year-on-year through October Global grid-scale battery energy storage system deployments have hit 156 GWh year-to-date. More than 153 GWh is still slated for commissioning in 2025, though delays and cancellations are likely to trim that total by year-end.
Marija Maisch
Nov 30, 2025
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Markets & Policy
Chinese manufacturers surge ahead in Australia’s battery storage market About 10 GWh of battery energy storage supply deals were announced at or following All Energy, further contributing to the already rapidly growing market share of Chinese manufacturers in Australia.
Marija Maisch
Nov 24, 2025
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Markets & Policy
US orders recall of 10,500 Tesla Powerwall 2 battery systems Tesla says its recall and replacement effort stems from a contained battery-cell defect that has raised safety concerns in both the United States and Australia.
Marija Maisch
Nov 16, 2025
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Research & Development
Operational faults cut returns in 19% of battery storage projects A recent report from battery intelligence firm Accure reveals that while most battery energy storage systems operate reliably, nearly 19% of projects experience reduced returns due to technical issues and unplanned downtime.
Marija Maisch
Oct 07, 2025
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Research & Development
Tesla unveils new generation of utility-scale batteries Tesla’s long-anticipated innovation in utility-scale battery storage has yielded two new products, marking a leap toward faster deployment, greater scalability, and higher energy density.
Marija Maisch
Sep 09, 2025

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