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Flexa on what Germany’s 23GWh of home batteries entering the market means
Flexa on what Germany’s 23GWh of home batteries entering the market means
Actis subsidiary Nozomi Energy closes financing on Japanese capacity market-winning BESS
Actis subsidiary Nozomi Energy closes financing on Japanese capacity market-winning BESS
“Why Whyalla and not us?” Recyclers say government backflip will trash millions invested in their industry
“Why Whyalla and not us?” Recyclers say government backflip will trash millions invested in their industry
Trina Storage to supply 562MWh BESS for Frontier Energy solar-plus-storage project in Western Australia
Trina Storage to supply 562MWh BESS for Frontier Energy solar-plus-storage project in Western Australia
ESEM and Market Making Obligation move closer to law as Australia opens draft legislation consultation
ESEM and Market Making Obligation move closer to law as Australia opens draft legislation consultation
Controversial power line connecting renewable zones gets environmental approval
Controversial power line connecting renewable zones gets environmental approval
New energy minister stays course on renewables, says equivocating will send projects to the “scrap heap”
New energy minister stays course on renewables, says equivocating will send projects to the “scrap heap”
JET Charge Helps The Fleet Transition
JET Charge Helps The Fleet Transition
Wärtsilä has been recognised among the world’s top 10 battery energy storage system (BESS) integrators in Wood Mackenzie’s inaugural Global BESS Integrator Comprehensive Ranking.
Wärtsilä has been recognised among the world’s top 10 battery energy storage system (BESS) integrators in Wood Mackenzie’s inaugural Global BESS Integrator Comprehensive Ranking.
South Korea – Samsung SDI to buy out GM’s stake in battery joint venture
South Korea – Samsung SDI to buy out GM’s stake in battery joint venture
Octillion Power Systems Opens Third India Manufacturing Plant, Expanding EV Battery Capacity in Gujarat
Octillion Power Systems Opens Third India Manufacturing Plant, Expanding EV Battery Capacity in Gujarat
Samsung SDI, GM end $3,5B battery plant venture in Indiana, to co-develop prismatic batteries
Samsung SDI, GM end $3,5B battery plant venture in Indiana, to co-develop prismatic batteries
ABB E-Mobility and Elexon cooperate on depot charging infrastructure
ABB E-Mobility and Elexon cooperate on depot charging infrastructure
New Cars Are Getting More Expensive. EVs Are Getting Cheaper
New Cars Are Getting More Expensive. EVs Are Getting Cheaper
US energy storage companies secure financing and launch compliance services amid regulatory shifts
US energy storage companies secure financing and launch compliance services amid regulatory shifts
RSK Group acquires Australian planning consultancy Cogency
RSK Group acquires Australian planning consultancy Cogency
New generation MAN eTGX unveiled with 720 km range
New generation MAN eTGX unveiled with 720 km range
Kia introduces larger PV7 electric van with 800-volt technology
Kia introduces larger PV7 electric van with 800-volt technology
UGL bags EPC job on APA’s Sybella solar and battery project for Mount Isa
UGL bags EPC job on APA’s Sybella solar and battery project for Mount Isa
Australia to introduce technical code for consumer energy resources
Australia to introduce technical code for consumer energy resources
Schneider Electric to double manufacturing capacity in Adelaide with $2.5M investment
Schneider Electric to double manufacturing capacity in Adelaide with $2.5M investment
Pushing electrification up the policy to-do list
Pushing electrification up the policy to-do list
Lava Blue commissions Australia’s first grid NAS battery as ZEBRE sees 360MWh BESS waved through EPBC Act
Lava Blue commissions Australia’s first grid NAS battery as ZEBRE sees 360MWh BESS waved through EPBC Act
UK group snaps up leading wind, solar and battery consultancy as part of Australian buying spree
UK group snaps up leading wind, solar and battery consultancy as part of Australian buying spree
‘Not to the detriment of the market’: Eku Energy on Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme
‘Not to the detriment of the market’: Eku Energy on Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme
New wind and battery energy park, backed by super funds, proposed for south-east Queensland
New wind and battery energy park, backed by super funds, proposed for south-east Queensland
“Incredibly ambitious”: Electricity market reforms given express track by energy ministers
“Incredibly ambitious”: Electricity market reforms given express track by energy ministers
Tasmanian Gov’t backs PolarBlue advanced manufacturing hub at Bell Bay
Tasmanian Gov’t backs PolarBlue advanced manufacturing hub at Bell Bay
Electrifying homes and cars can save $5,000 a year, but households confused by policy “mixed messages”
Electrifying homes and cars can save $5,000 a year, but households confused by policy “mixed messages”
Hitting climate goals means no coal power, and no new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, report finds
Hitting climate goals means no coal power, and no new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, report finds
Allegro Energy earns Australian Made recognition for battery manufacturing
Allegro Energy earns Australian Made recognition for battery manufacturing
Replacement scheme for struggling CIS to be law by March
Replacement scheme for struggling CIS to be law by March
Another two big batteries compete for grid access at new energy hub located next to shuttered coal generators
Another two big batteries compete for grid access at new energy hub located next to shuttered coal generators
BYD to put solid-state battery technology into a vehicle next year, executive confirms
BYD to put solid-state battery technology into a vehicle next year, executive confirms
BatteryTech News & Updates — 2026 #37
BatteryTech News & Updates — 2026 #37
Why China Froze Battery Factory Approvals in the Middle of a Cell Shortage
Why China Froze Battery Factory Approvals in the Middle of a Cell Shortage
Li Auto replaces CATL cells with its own battery cells
Li Auto replaces CATL cells with its own battery cells
Australia’s most powerful battery flexes muscles with second shock absorber test and biggest every charge
Australia’s most powerful battery flexes muscles with second shock absorber test and biggest every charge
Expert committee to assist federal oversight of consumer energy resources
Expert committee to assist federal oversight of consumer energy resources
China Has Already Exported More Cars Than Last Year
China Has Already Exported More Cars Than Last Year
Premier Energies, RCT India plan 12GWh BESS manufacturing facility in Telangana
Premier Energies, RCT India plan 12GWh BESS manufacturing facility in Telangana
R3 Lithium launches lithium recycling facility in Georgia
R3 Lithium launches lithium recycling facility in Georgia
China’s EV boom increasingly driven by exports
China’s EV boom increasingly driven by exports
EU Commission proposes new procurement rules: more Europe, less China
EU Commission proposes new procurement rules: more Europe, less China
Solar and battery research lands $4.3 million from $344 million ARC fund
Solar and battery research lands $4.3 million from $344 million ARC fund
Mint Renewables submits 375MW solar-plus-storage site to Australia’s EPBC Act
Mint Renewables submits 375MW solar-plus-storage site to Australia’s EPBC Act
China Aims For 70% Plugin Vehicle Sales By 2030 — Hit 61% In August
China Aims For 70% Plugin Vehicle Sales By 2030 — Hit 61% In August
Beyond the bowser: why grid orchestration and smart tariffs are the real EV revolution
Beyond the bowser: why grid orchestration and smart tariffs are the real EV revolution
EFA: Australian manufacturing reverses decades-long trend as headwinds remain
EFA: Australian manufacturing reverses decades-long trend as headwinds remain
Energy Insiders: Should ageing coal generators be fed carrots or sticks?
Energy Insiders: Should ageing coal generators be fed carrots or sticks?
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