Latest Innovations and Developments in Global Energy Storage Technologies

**Global News, Analysis, and Opinion on Energy Storage Innovations and Technologies**

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**500Ah+ Cells Becoming the New BESS Industry Standard as Chinese Firms Launch Large-Cell Technology Race**

Carrie Xiao reports from SNEC, the world’s largest solar PV and energy storage trade show, where large-format lithium cells were in the spotlight.

**Powin Struggling to Compete with Chinese OEMs’ Integrated BESS Offerings**

Competition from Chinese manufacturers has placed Powin in a challenging position, even before recent industry headwinds impacted the company significantly.

**India: SECI Launches Major Solar+BESS Tender, CEA Issues BESS Safety Regulations**

The renewable energy-related battery storage sector in India continues to evolve, with new procurement and regulatory initiatives from SECI and CEA.

**AEMO Seeks 6-Hour Duration Energy Storage Assets in Western Australia**

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is calling for 6-hour duration battery energy storage systems (BESS) to enhance grid reliability as coal-fired power plants are phased out.

**Sonnen’s First VPP in Canada is a Unique Hybrid of US Projects, CEO Says**

Energy storage virtual power plant (VPP) provider Sonnen has introduced its first VPP in Canada in partnership with utility Epcor, electric retail provider Solartility, the University of Alberta, and construction company Landmark Homes.

**BW ESS and Ibersun Launch 2.2GW Spain BESS Joint Venture**

Owner-operator BW ESS and developer Ibersun have formed a partnership to develop and deploy 2.2GW of BESS projects in Spain.

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**Energy-Storage.News Meets the Long Duration Energy Storage Council**

Editor Andy Colthorpe speaks with Gabriel Murtagh, the director of markets and technology at the Long Duration Energy Storage Council.

**US Clean Energy Future Hangs in Balance in Senate’s Vote-a-Rama on Reconciliation Bill**

On June 30, 2025, U.S. Senators are expected to vote on the tax reconciliation bill, with a draft that imposes significant cuts to clean energy tax credits.

**Africa’s Largest Standalone BESS Reaches Commercial Close in South Africa**

Globeleq and African Rainbow Energy have achieved commercial closure on the 612MWh Red Sands BESS project in South Africa.

**Energy Storage Essential for Renewable Energy, Minister Says at BESS Factory Opening in Karnataka, India**

At the opening of India’s first fully automated battery storage factory, Karnataka’s energy minister emphasized the critical role of energy storage in harnessing solar and wind energy.

**Samsung C&T Submits Plans for 400MWh BESS in New South Wales, Australia, to EPBC Act**

Samsung C&T has submitted plans for a 100MW/400MWh BESS project under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

**US DOE Funds Energy Storage Technology for Critical Facilities Backup and Resiliency Demonstrations**

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced funding of up to $15 million for three energy storage technologies.

**ACE Power’s 8,000MWh BESS Project Receives EPBC Clearance in Australia**

ACE Power has received clearance for its battery energy storage system (BESS) project of up to 8,000MWh in New South Wales, Australia, under the EPBC Act.

**Fresh, Unsaturated Market: Gridbeyond Begins BESS Optimization in Japan**

According to GridBeyond’s market optimization director, Japan’s grid-scale battery storage market presents new opportunities with promising returns.

**Australian Energy Regulator Approves Basslink Conversion, Boosting Tasmania’s Pumped Hydro Potential**

Australia’s AER has approved the conversion of Basslink into a regulated transmission service, which has implications for pumped hydro energy storage developments.

**Battery Storage Growth Surges as AEMC Predicts Energy Reliability Gaps in Australia**

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) forecasts potential reliability gaps in South Australia and New South Wales from 2026-27 and 2027-28.

**Fengate, Alpha Omega Power’s California BESS Operational After Rigorous Fire Training**

The 100MW/400MWh Caballero battery energy storage system (BESS) in California, developed by Fengate Asset Management and Alpha Omega Power, has commenced commercial operations.