Energy Storage News
Curated industry news from January 2024 to June 2026 — tracking the latest in battery technology, market trends, and policy developments worldwide.
2026
Global Battery Storage Installations to Hit 300 GWh in 2026 Despite Slight Dip
S&P Global reports global battery storage installations are expected to reach 296,617 MWh in 2026, with lithium demand driven primarily by the energy storage sector as grid-scale deployments accelerate worldwide.
S&P Global →EU Battery Regulation Enters Full Effect: New Sustainability Requirements for Energy Storage
The EU's new Battery Regulation comes into full force, requiring carbon footprint declarations, recycled content minimums, and digital battery passports for all energy storage systems sold in Europe.
European Commission →CATL Unveils Next-Gen LFP Battery with 330 Wh/kg for Stationary Storage
CATL announces a breakthrough LFP battery cell reaching 330 Wh/kg specifically designed for grid-scale stationary energy storage, promising 25% lower BOS costs.
ESS News →U.S. Energy Storage Market Faces Headwinds but Remains Resilient
Despite policy uncertainty and tariff concerns, the U.S. energy storage market is projected to add over 60 GWh in 2026, with data center backup emerging as a major new demand driver.
RTO Insider →Energy Storage System Costs Expected to Fall 10-20% in 2026
BloombergNEF analysts predict storage system costs will decline 10-20% in 2026 in the US and Europe despite ongoing tariffs, driven by manufacturing scale and chemistry improvements.
BloombergNEF →EV Battery Management System Market Projected to Reach $49.8 Billion by 2031
The global EV BMS market is forecast to grow from $16.2 billion in 2025 to $49.8 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 20.6%, with modular BMS architectures gaining significant traction.
Research and Markets →IEA: 108 GW of New Battery Storage Deployed Globally in 2025, 40% Increase YoY
The International Energy Agency confirms a record 108 GW of battery storage was added worldwide in 2025, with total installed capacity now eleven times higher than in 2021.
IEA →Data Center Energy Storage Emerges as Billion-Dollar Market
Hyperscalers including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are deploying massive battery storage systems alongside data centers, with over $5 billion in announced projects for behind-the-meter BESS.
Latitude Media →BMS Market Surpasses $13.6 Billion in 2025, Asia Pacific Dominates with 71% Share
Fortune Business Insights reports the global BMS market reached $13.64 billion in 2025, with Asia Pacific accounting for 71.4% of revenue driven by massive EV and ESS production in China.
Fortune Business Insights →2025
Energy Storage in 2025: Year in Review — Record Installations and Falling Costs
ESS News reviews a landmark year: global battery storage installations smashed records and system costs continued to tumble, with core Chinese equipment now around $75/kWh.
ESS News →U.S. Adds Record 57.6 GWh of New Energy Storage Capacity in 2025
According to SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the U.S. installed a record 57.6 GWh of new battery capacity in 2025, the largest single year on record, bringing total utility-scale storage to 137 GWh.
SEIA →Tesla Megapack Factory in Shanghai Reaches 40 GWh Annual Capacity
Tesla's Shanghai Megapack factory achieves full production capacity of 40 GWh per year, significantly reducing costs and lead times for large-scale energy storage projects across Asia-Pacific.
Reuters →Global Energy Storage Additions to Exceed 92 GW in 2025, Up 23% YoY: BNEF
BloombergNEF forecasts more than 92 GW/247 GWh of energy storage additions worldwide in 2025, with China and the U.S. leading despite policy changes and trade hurdles.
BloombergNEF →Redwood Materials and Panasonic Partner on Grid-Scale Storage Using Repurposed EV Batteries
Redwood Materials announces a major partnership to develop grid-scale energy storage using new and repurposed EV batteries, backed by a $2 billion investment commitment.
Latitude Media →Wireless BMS Technology Gains Traction for Large-Scale ESS Deployments
Monolithic Power Systems reports growing adoption of wireless BMS in large-scale energy storage, enabling remote monitoring, reduced wiring costs, and improved diagnostics for multi-MWh installations.
MPS →EU Approves $3.5 Billion in State Aid for Battery Storage and Manufacturing
The European Commission approves new state aid schemes across Germany, France, and Italy worth $3.5 billion to boost battery energy storage deployment and domestic manufacturing capacity.
European Commission →LFP Battery Prices Drop Below $50/kWh at Cell Level for First Time
Industry benchmark data shows LFP battery cell prices have fallen below $50/kWh for the first time, driven by overcapacity in China and advances in dry-electrode manufacturing.
Benchmark Minerals →Automotive BMS Market Worth $6.53 Billion in 2025, Projected to Double by 2030
MarketsandMarkets reports the automotive BMS market at $6.53 billion in 2025, driven by EV technology advances including high-density lithium batteries and fast-charging solutions.
MarketsandMarkets →Marelli Unveils EIS-Based BMS for Advanced Battery Diagnostics at CTI Berlin
Marelli showcases a pioneering BMS using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) at the 2024 CTI Symposium, enabling real-time insight into lithium-ion battery degradation and capacity reduction.
Marelli →China Installs 75 GW of New Energy Storage in 2024, Targets 100 GW Annually by 2028
China's National Energy Administration confirms 75 GW of new storage installations in 2024, with ambitious targets to reach 100 GW annually by 2028 as part of its dual-carbon strategy.
NEA China →Smart BMS with AI-Based Predictive Maintenance Enters Commercial ESS Market
Multiple BMS manufacturers launch AI-powered predictive maintenance systems for commercial ESS, using machine learning to forecast battery degradation and schedule maintenance proactively.
Battery Tech Online →Na-ion Battery Storage Pilot Projects Reach 1 GWh Globally
Sodium-ion battery storage pilot projects worldwide reach 1 GWh cumulative capacity, with several manufacturers targeting commercial LFP-displacing pricing by 2027 for stationary applications.
Energy Storage News →2024
2024 Global Energy Storage Installations Surge 45% to 185 GWh
Year-end industry data confirms global energy storage installations grew 45% in 2024 to reach 185 GWh, driven by China's aggressive deployment targets and U.S. IRA incentives.
BloombergNEF →U.S. Energy Storage Market: 38 GWh Installed in 2024, Up 52% from 2023
Wood Mackenzie reports U.S. energy storage installations reached 38 GWh in 2024, a 52% increase from 2023, with utility-scale projects representing 78% of total capacity.
Wood Mackenzie →Battery Management System Market Valued at $9.43 Billion, Projected CAGR of 19.3%
The global BMS market reaches $9.43 billion in 2024 with a projected CAGR of 19.26% through 2032, driven by EV adoption, renewable energy storage demand, and portable electronics growth.
SNS Insider →South Korea Unveils $1.8 Billion ESS Safety Initiative After Fire Incidents
South Korea's government launches a $1.8 billion initiative to improve ESS safety standards following several BESS fire incidents, including mandatory advanced BMS certification and real-time monitoring requirements.
Korea Herald →IP54 and Higher Ingress Protection Ratings Become Standard for Residential ESS
Leading residential ESS manufacturers adopt IP54 and higher ingress protection ratings as standard, driven by increasing outdoor installations and stricter safety regulations in Europe and North America.
ESS News →IoT-Enabled BMS Using LSTM Machine Learning Predicts Battery Remaining Useful Life
Researchers publish breakthrough BMS enhancement using IoT sensors and LSTM deep learning models to predict remaining useful life of Li-ion batteries with 95% accuracy on NASA battery datasets.
Nature Scientific Reports →India Launches 50 GWh Strategic Battery Storage Reserve and Manufacturing Program
India announces a $2.5 billion program to build a 50 GWh strategic battery storage reserve and support domestic cell manufacturing, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports.
Economic Times →High-Voltage Battery Kits (Up to 800V) Gain Popularity for Commercial ESS
High-voltage battery systems operating at 600-800V are gaining significant market share in commercial and industrial ESS applications, offering reduced I2R losses and lower cabling costs.
S&P Global →CAN and RS485 Communication Become Required Features for Grid-Connected BESS
Grid operators in Europe and North America mandate CAN and RS485 communication interfaces for all grid-connected BESS, enabling standardized monitoring and grid response integration.
Energy Storage News →Global Battery Storage Investment Crosses $40 Billion Mark for First Time
BloombergNEF reports global investment in battery energy storage exceeded $40 billion in 2023, with projections for 2024 to reach $50 billion as costs fall and deployment accelerates.
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