BlackRock announced a collaboration with impact investing specialist Phenix Capital Group’s advisory arm PCG Impact, on a new offering aimed at helping institutional investors to build and manage impact portfolios that seek to generate sustainable outcomes alongside financial returns. According…
Grupo Setta has launched a new line of battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions for industrial, commercial, critical infrastructure, and agricultural customers in Brazil. The company said the systems are designed to improve energy supply reliability, reduce operating costs, and…
MaxSolar and Saft have signed an agreement for the Quitzow II battery energy storage project in Brandenburg, Germany, marking the start of a broader strategic partnership between the two companies aimed at battery storage developments across Europe. The project, developed…
ESS Tech Inc is deploying sodium-ion BESS in the US with Juniper Energy, while CATL deploys its sodium-ion technology in Eastern Europe with Solarpro.
Two weeks after announcing its acquisition of Harmony Energy, Swiss power firm Alpiq has unveiled its first large-scale battery project in its home country.
Swiss energy company Alpiq has agreed to acquire a 90% stake in Harmony Energy, a UK developer and operator of battery energy storage systems (BESS), as it seeks to expand its battery storage business across European markets. Alpiq said the…
Qingfeng Yuan, CTO of Ampace, explains how semi-solid state cell chemistry and high-frequency cycling validation are addressing the artificial intelligence infrastructure sector’s zero-tolerance requirements for safety and reliability.
Hybrid PPAs combining renewable generation with BESS are gaining traction in Europe, despite commanding higher prices than standard solar PPAs. According to the European PPA Price Index for the second quarter of 2026, compiled by LevelTen Energy, the additional value…
Atlas Renewable Energy is evaluating up to 500 MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for Brazil’s first capacity reserve auction dedicated to battery storage, expected later this year. The company said its final participation will depend on the…
In this news roundup, Grenergy, MaxSolar and Saft, and Amarenco have made significant advancements on BESS projects in Spain, Germany, and France.