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• [New] Findings from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory emphasize that balancing highly renewable power sectors will require scaling grid-scale and distributed diurnal energy storage capacity up to 200 gigawatts by mid-century. Market Data Forecast
• [New] A study on the German power grid predicted an up to 6% reduction in distribution grid investment costs to 2040 with grid-friendly V2G compared to uncontrolled and cost-optimised smart charging. IEA
• [New] SaaS cloud APIs are expected to account for more than 41% share in 2026, driven by their ability to accelerate software development and power digital services through a flexible, as-a-service delivery model. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Analysts expect energy storage deployments of 13.8 GWh for the quarter - a 36% increase from Q1's 8.8 GWh - as Tesla's Megafactory Shanghai approaches capacity. Tech Times
• [New] Wood Mackenzie's latest report aligns with its previous US Energy Storage Monitor for Q1 2026, which forecast that the US energy storage industry will install around half a terawatt-hour of new capacity over the next five years. Energy-Storage.News
• [New] BloombergNEF highlighted the growing role of battery storage, with demand for stationary energy storage systems expected to increase by 27% between 2025 and 2035 compared with previous forecasts. Green Building Africa
• [New] The Andhra Pradesh-based facility will process end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles, electronics, and energy storage systems. Yourstory
• [New] Michigan will need to create large-scale battery storage capacity to account for the fact that solar and wind are intermittent energy sources - i.e., the sun does not shine and the wind does not blow all day everywhere. Truthout
• [New] Countries capable of combining: renewable energy, nuclear power, smart grids, AI-based optimization systems, energy storage, semiconductor infrastructure and advanced cooling technologies will gain a decisive advantage in the emerging global order. Global Panorama
• [New] Global demand for natural flake graphite is forecast to more than double within a decade - rising from approximately 1.2 million tonnes in 2025 to nearly 3 million tonnes by 2035 - driven by the rapid expansion of electric vehicle production and battery energy storage. GlobeNewswire
• [New] The CADA will reinforce energy-efficient data center capacity, while complementing the Apply AI strategy to boost the adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud across Europe. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] A new law will aim to use artificial intelligence to boost efficient use of power as electricity demand threatens to overwhelm Europe's grids. Clean Energy Wire
• By moving to energy-efficient LED lighting, which is twice as efficient as conventional lighting, global lighting-related energy consumption could be reduced to 8% by 2030 (World Green Building Council, 2023) World Green Building Council (2023) Energy efficiency is a can & apos; t-do-without. Green Technology Book: Energy Solutions for Climate Cha
• The future of Europe's energy system will depend on the ability to accelerate the planning and implementation of smart grid investments, make more efficient use of existing infrastructure and further strengthen cooperation among Member States, regulators, system operators and technology partners. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• Beijing has doubled its EV charging capacity target to 180 gigawatts by 2027 and made energy storage attachment mandatory for new renewable installations - creating a policy-guaranteed demand floor that operates independently of consumer EV adoption rates. A Whisky with Charles
• An even larger behind-the-meter power generation project is set to kick off in Fort Stockton later in 2026 when Pacifico Energy begins building a 1,300-MW gas-fired facility that will include 21 Siemens turbines, each rated at 62 MW, as well as a 500-MW battery energy storage system. Industrial Info Resources
• SEIA increased its energy storage installation forecast to over 610 GWh by 2030, for multiple reasons, including the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. Energy-Storage.News
• Most rental homes could cut energy bills by up to 50% through insulation, efficient electric appliances and rooftop solar, generating $107 billion in energy bill savings by 2050. SolarQuotes Blog
• Growth to 2033 will be powered by the dominance of sex toys (over 77% of revenue in 2026), rapid expansion in e-commerce distribution (over 62.6% share in 2026), and rising purchasing power in high-income Zones such as the West and Northeast. / USA Persistence Market Research
• Construction on the Potentia-Viridi battery energy storage system, developed by a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group in Alameda County, is expected to begin in 2027. JD Supra

Last updated: 05 July 2026