Energy Storage

U.S. grid batteries are set to top 100 GW by 2028, changing peak prices

EIA data shows U.S. battery storage reached nearly 52 GW by June 2026, with 54 GW planned through 2028.

Zinc and sodium-ion batteries emerge as alternatives to lithium's dominance

Solar Power World reports sodium-ion and zinc batteries are being pulled into grid plans where cold-weather performance and fire risk drive specs.

Utility-scale solar and batteries made up most new U.S. power plant builds in early 2026, and that shifts how operators should buy capacity

EIA’s January–June build list shows solar and storage dominating new projects. For big loads, the procurement question is shifting from megawatts to deliverabil

Extreme-heat grid performance is separating solar-and-storage regions from capacity-constrained markets as data center load accelerates

Heat-driven peaks in PJM, SPP and ERCOT are turning price spikes, demand-response headroom and solar-plus-battery penetration into immediate procurement questio

H1 2026 U.S. grid additions show solar plus batteries has become the default project, and gas is the long-lead counterweight

EIA data shows 368 new utility-scale plants in H1 2026, led by 207 solar and 95 batteries. For operators, the focus is shifting to duration, dispatch rights, and contract terms.

First-half 2026 US grid additions show storage is scaling almost as fast as solar, and that changes how operators should write load and interconnection plans

EIA’s January–June interconnection data shows solar led new US builds, but batteries were close behind, reshaping peak planning, contracts, and queue strategy.

Extreme heat is turning solar, batteries and load flexibility into the new capacity test for data center growth

Record summer peaks in PJM, SPP and Texas are exposing where data center load fits, and where it doesn’t, in today’s resource mix.

First-half 2026 grid additions show storage is being procured like capacity, not energy

EIA’s midyear plant list shows solar and batteries dominating new projects, pushing operators to rewrite specs around deliverable MWh and interconnection rights

Sodium-ion batteries reach commercial scale, easing reliance on China for energy storage

Sodium-ion batteries use abundant, domestically sourceable materials, positioning them as a credible alternative to lithium-ion for grid-scale storage.

The grid investment surge of 2026 is reshaping what utility operators must evaluate now

From a $1B home battery raise to $510M in Mexican renewables financing, capital is flowing fast into grid infrastructure, and operators need to know where it lands.

Shandong HiTHIUM's first LDES integrated industrial park enters production as grid-edge investment accelerates

HiTHIUM's Heze Base goes live, ConnectDER closes a $35M Series D, and Duke Energy rolls out heat-season demand tools, all signals for utility operators.

Grid modernization and defense contracts are reshaping how energy infrastructure operators deploy capital in 2026

From DARPA atomic clocks to 297 MWh battery storage deals, the energy and utility sector is directing fresh capital toward precision infrastructure.

Europe's summer power crunch is accelerating battery and solar investment across the continent

Heat waves, nuclear outages, and drought are pushing European power prices to multi-year highs and fast-tracking grid storage projects from Italy to Slovenia.

Clean energy deals dominate this week: hydrogen, storage, offshore wind, and a major Shell divestiture

Five significant energy transition deals closed in July 2026, spanning green hydrogen, battery storage, offshore wind, and renewable portfolio M&A.

CBAK Energy advances full-tab LFP cells for AI data center backup power as gas plants fill the grid gap

CBAK Energy's 26650 V2.0 LFP cells enter customer validation for AI data center BBU/UPS applications after a 15-month R&D program.

AI data centers are straining the grid faster than utilities can build. Fast storage is filling the gap.

AI data centers demand power in months; grid upgrades take years. Flexible fast storage and FERC action are reshaping how utilities keep the lights on.

DC traction substations are becoming the new hub for EV charging and renewable integration

Staged modernization of DC traction grids can deliver 10–20% ROI by adding EV charging, storage, and renewables to existing substation infrastructure.

Energy infrastructure roundup: Gas for data centers, BESS buildout, and Canada's Pacific pipeline plan

74 US gas plants, 143 GW targeted at data centers; BESS deals stack up in Romania, Australia, and Poland; Canada unveils plans for a Pacific oil pipeline.

Nuclear pipelines, grid-scale storage, and next-gen LFP cells: alternative energy moves reshaping data center and industrial power in 2026

Three deals this week signal where enterprise energy procurement is heading: advanced nuclear for data centers, on-site BESS for manufacturers, and high-rate LF

Sol-Ark Turns Its Headquarters into a Real-World Proving Ground for Commercial Solar Innovation

The future of energy is often discussed in abstract terms, but Sol-Ark is turning that conversation into a living, breathing example. The company is transforming its own 300,000-square-foot headquarters into a fully operational proving ground for advanced commercial solar. Rather than merely selling technology, Sol-Ark is committing to use its own flagship innovations on-site—aligning energy…

Powering a Texas Farm: Sol-Ark and Liniotech’s Solar Farm Energy Storage Partnership in Action

In the heart of Texas, where wide skies meet sprawling farmland, solar farm energy storage is quietly rewriting the rules of rural power. This particular installation showcases the synergy between Sol-Ark’s robust inverter technology and Liniotech’s high-capacity battery storage—proof that renewable energy is no longer just a supplement, but a cornerstone. The 100-kilowatt Liniotech…

Powering the Future: Inside the Sol-Ark Anova Installation in Santa Rosa

In Santa Rosa, California, a new Sol-Ark Anova installation is showcasing what the future of resilient, intelligent energy systems can look like. This 30kW inverter, paired with L3-HVR technology and a robust 60kWh storage capacity, isn’t just a power solution—it’s a statement about where energy independence is headed. Designed to be smarter, stronger, and…

Sol-Ark Installations: The Complete Solution for Reliable Solar Power

Sol-Ark is positioning itself as a cornerstone of reliable, efficient home and commercial power systems in the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy. Their high-efficiency inverters are designed to capture and convert solar energy with minimal loss, while their robust battery storage solutions ensure uninterrupted power, whether during peak demand or unexpected outages. This…

AI-Powered Modular Microgrids Reduce Energy Chaos and Boost Local Talent

Distributed energy systems powered by artificial intelligence are helping communities build resilience while creating new skilled workforce opportunities in the

Modular Microgrids Replace Full Grid Overhauls in Fossil Plant Transitions

Communities transitioning away from fossil fuels are finding faster, cheaper alternatives to complete grid replacements through smaller, localized power systems

Electric Vehicles are Fueling a Change in Battery Technology and the Energy Sector

The race for better batteries is reshaping how industries store and distribute energy across entire power grids

DTECH 2024: SPAN is Ready to Charge Up the Home Electrification Journey

Major funding surge accelerates the race to make electric home upgrades accessible and affordable for millions of homeowners

The U.S. Power Grid is Facing Increasing Demand. Mission-Critical Technologies Can Come to the Rescue

Strategic infrastructure upgrades and advanced technologies offer utilities a path to meet explosive demand without compromising reliability