Challenges and Innovations in the Global Battery Energy Storage Market

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### US Import Tariff Analysis Highlights Challenges for Battery Storage Industry

New analysis from Clean Energy Associates (CEA) and Wood Mackenzie outlines the obstacles the US battery storage market faces due to trade tariffs.

### BESS as Virtual Transmission in Australia

Rob Hills, the APAC Vice President of Engineering and Commissioning at Fluence, discusses the potential of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) serving as virtual transmission in Australia.

### Financial Challenges for Powin

Powin, a US energy storage system integrator, has appointed a financial advisor to help navigate significant financial challenges. The company is currently facing a difficult period.

### SINEXCEL Launches Sirius 135K System

At the recent Intersolar Europe event, SINEXCEL unveiled its Sirius 135K Power Conversion System (PCS), designed for the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector.

### Regulatory Uncertainties in Germany’s Energy Storage Market

Germany, often referred to as Europe’s leading energy storage market, is currently hindered by a challenging regulatory framework. Future changes are also raising concerns.

### Giga Storage Begins Construction on 1.2GWh BESS

Giga Storage has successfully closed financing for a 300MW/1,200MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in the Netherlands.

### Eco Stor Connects Largest BESS in Germany

On June 6, 2025, Eco Stor claimed to have connected the largest BESS in Germany to the grid, while its former majority owner prepares to develop a BESS in Finland.

### Genesis Energy Constructs 200MWh BESS in New Zealand

Genesis Energy has commenced construction on a 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system on New Zealand’s North Island.

### Envision Energy Partners with SUN Terra

Envision Energy has formed a strategic partnership with SUN Terra to advance energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia, India, and Australia.

### Record Utility-Scale BESS Deployments in the US

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) reported that the US broke quarterly utility-scale BESS deployment records again in Q1 2025, with a total clean power deployment of 7.4GW.

### High Interest in Engie’s BESS Project

The California Energy Commission (CEC) held a public meeting for Engie’s Compass project, which attracted significant interest from the community.

### Evolving BESS Insurance Market Post-Moss Landing Fire

Following a notable fire incident, experts Geoffrey Lehv, Ross Kiddie, and Mark Mirek discuss the evolving landscape of BESS insurance.

### Entrix Optimizes MEAG’s 231MWh BESS in Germany

Asset manager MEAG has acquired a 92.5MW/231MWh BESS in Germany, which will be optimized by Entrix for trading in the electricity market.

### Enlight Expands Gecama Wind Project

Enlight Renewable Energy is expanding its Gecama Wind Project in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, by incorporating solar PV and BESS retrofits.

### South Africa’s Government Defends BESS Tender Integrity

In response to accusations from the opposition party, South Africa’s Ministry of Electricity and Energy has defended the integrity of its recent battery storage tender.

### Australia’s Home Battery Subsidy Program

Tim Buckley of Climate Energy Finance suggests that Australia’s new home BESS subsidy scheme could transform the country into a vibrant market for battery energy storage systems.

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