How energy storage can help data centres reduce their grid impact
“We see energy storage as an opportunity for (data centres) to reduce their impact on the grid”, said Patrick Hughes, Senior VP of Operations and Strategy at NEMA.
Hydrostor announces equipment supply deal with Baker Hughes for A-CAES projects in US, Australia
Long-duration energy storage (LDES) developer-operator Hydrostor has announced a strategic technology and equity agreement with energy infrastructure equipment manufacturer Baker Hughes.
US sodium-ion startup Unigrid begins international shipments of battery cells
US sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery technology company Unigrid has begun international shipments of its proprietary sodium cobalt oxide (NCO) cathode cells at commercial volume.
Pacific Northwest US utility Avista selects 100MW BESS as part of RFP
Utility company Avista has selected projects as part of its request for proposal (RFP) process to identify new resources, including a 100MW battery energy storage system (BESS), for the Pacific Northwest, US.
ERCOT’s battery fleet is the ‘first line of defence for the grid’ through Texas winter storms
ERCOT’s battery storage fleet can play a crucial role during extreme winter conditions, but its own technical performance needs to be carefully managed.
Pumped hydro, high-temperature thermal storage, and geothermal LDES projects make key advancements across the US
Three energy storage projects have reached key milestones, including pumped hydro, thermal storage, and geothermal alternatives to battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Year in Review: Lunar Energy on the progress of US home energy storage through ‘turbulent 2025’ and the way ahead for virtual power plants
Ed Gunn, VP of revenue at home battery storage and virtual power plant (VPP) specialist Lunar Energy, on the market’s recent past and future potential.
Grid-forming, hybrids and alternative chemistries in Wood Mackenzie’s 2026 energy storage trend predictions
The global energy storage market is poised for continued expansion in 2026, even as supply chain constraints, regulatory evolution, and emerging applications reshape the landscape, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Digital BESS services M&A: Quinbrook sells optimiser Flexitricity, Fortescue’s analytics provider buys Zitara
Fortescue’s battery intelligence platform has acquired analytics provider Zitara, and Drax has agreed to acquire optimiser Flexitricity.
US startup Noon Energy unveils ‘multi-day baseload’ energy storage tech demonstration
After teasing the capabilities of a new 100-hour+ energy storage technology at trade shows, US startup Noon Energy has unveiled its first operational demonstration project.
