Energy Storage
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In its latest monthly for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how pumped-hydro energy storage combined with PV power generation could provide 24/7 power to data centers. From pv magazine Global Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) provides a vastly available, highly mature, lowest-cost, lowest-impact, longest-lifetime solution to dunkelflaute. PHES constitutes 95% of […]
Global battery industry grows 83% in last five years, boosting deployment to over 300 GW
According to a new report from Intertek CEA, over 70% of the global energy storage market share is held by just five players. From ESS News Over 300 GWh of battery energy storage systems were shipped globally last year, according to Intertek CEA’s Q3 2025 reports on energy storage supply, technology, policy and pricing, and the industry’s […]
Global solar module, inverter market to reach $115.8 billion by 2030
GlobalData analysts predict growth in the world’s solar module and inverter markets through to the end of the decade will be driven by the Asia Pacific region. From pv magazine Global The global solar module and inverter markets are on course to reach a combined $115.8 billion by 2030, according to forecasts made by UK-based […]
Florida utility on pace to reach 93 GW solar, 50 GW storage by 2045
While utilities in neighboring states are “dabbling” with solar, Florida Power & Light is combining solar and storage as a “workhorse” technology, said a nonprofit executive. When a utility’s leadership embraces solar and storage, they can “move mountains” with state regulators and “the politics of it all” to deploy the technologies at pace and scale, […]
Canada’s Cache Power advances 30 GWh compressed air storage project
Cache Power has commissioned an engineering study for a 640 MW compressed air energy storage and hydrogen project in Alberta, supported by provincial funding. From ESS News Cache Power, a subsidiary of EPC firm Federation Group, is moving forward with its Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and Hydrogen Hub Project near La Corey, Alberta, Canada, […]
Australia’s PowerCap enters U.S. with sodium-ion batteries
Australia’s PowerCap has entered the US market with its sodium-ion stationary storage systems and plans to build a manufacturing facility to serve customers across the Americas. From ESS News Australian battery manufacturer PowerCap has introduced its sodium-ion technology to the U.S. market, expanding beyond its deployments with major enterprises in Australia and its recent launch in Europe. […]
Battery shortage intensifies as 100 Ah cells sell out into 2026
Orders for small-format 100 Ah cells now stretch into early 2026, with prices up more than 20% as demand outpaces capacity despite aggressive expansion by Chinese battery majors. From ESS News China’s battery champions are racing to add capacity as a tightening supply of small-format cells ripples through the global energy storage market. At an online […]
ZincFive unveils BC 2 AI battery system for both AI and traditional IT loads
The new nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery cabinet provides support for high-intensity AI pulses while also offering traditional IT backup within a compact footprint. From ESS News ZincFive, the Oregon-based nickel-zinc battery specialist, has announced the upcoming release of its latest innovation, BC 2 AI – a UPS battery cabinet engineered to meet the unique power demands of […]
The three biggest delays in battery energy storage system commissioning
Distributed Energy Infrastructure offers three ways a battery project’s commissioning can be held up – and how to avoid these delays. On paper, energy storage installation may look simple: stack batteries, plug them into inverters, and flip the switch. However, storage EPC work is full of moments where things that should take thirty minutes, turn […]
Investors back battery expansion with new BrightNight and Plus Power deals
The deal for the new project in Arizona comes from a lending consortium, while Plus Power secures new funding to expand its New England footprint. From ESS News Key financing milestones have been hit for US projects and developments, both in standalone and hybrid energy storage. Power and digital infrastructure company BrightNight and and joint-venture- […]