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• [New] The 23% annual growth rate projected for energy storage through 2035 suggests consistent demand expansion that could offset volatility in other application segments. Discovery Alert
• [New] BloombergNEF analysis confirms that LFP batteries will maintain their dominant position in energy storage markets through at least 2035. Discovery Alert
• [New] From generation to storage to distribution, energy tech is expected to transform 41% of organizations by 2030, changing job types and skill demand as EVs scale and data centers sip power like marathoners. Employer Branding News
• [New] In 2025, several innovations will redefine how enterprises deploy and manage autonomous systems across industries such as energy, mining, logistics, and infrastructure management. FlytBase | Enterprise AI Platform for Drone Autonomy
• [New] Google signed a power-purchase agreement with the 400 MW Broadwing gas plant in Illinois, which will capture about 90% of its carbon emissions for permanent storage. Winssolutions
• [New] The 50-megawatt energy storage plant in Hubei Province alone is projected to avoid an estimated 13,000 tons of carbon dioxide every year, which is roughly equivalent to removing about 3,000 gas-powered cars from the road. MIT Technology Review
• [New] In 2025, the integration of energy storage systems with solar panels is expected to witness significant advances and updates. Awaken
• [New] Advancements in battery management systems (BMS) are anticipated to play a significant role in the future of solar technology, providing better control and optimization of energy storage. Awaken
• [New] Several key climate hazards affect New York's energy system and are projected to change in the future, such as increasing temperatures; changes in precipitation distribution, including extreme precipitation events; and sea level rise. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Buying appetite from the energy storage sector boomed as China in September unveiled its plan to nearly double its new energy storage capacity to 180 gigawatts by 2027. Reuters
• [New] Copper demand is expected to surge, fueled by electric vehicles (EVs), clean energy storage, and the worldwide expansion of infrastructure projects. Farmonaut
• [New] As global demand for energy storage continues to escalate, the battery recycling industry is emerging as both an environmental necessity and an economic opportunity, fostering sustainable industrial growth. Market.us
• Standardised, highly compact, and cost-efficient power electronics will boost future electric vehicles and Europe's e-mobility industry. Innovation News Network
• Globally, installed storage capacity is expected to increase tenfold by 2035, matching the explosive rise in solar and wind energy and cementing batteries as the backbone of the clean energy transition. Climate Tech Venture Review
• Cost declines of around 90% have made storage one of the fastest-evolving assets in energy, and forecasts suggest global battery-storage volumes could increase by two-thirds in 2025 and grow several-fold by 2030. Forbes
• EEI member companies are projected to invest $208 billion in 2025 to make the energy grid smarter, stronger, more efficient, and more secure. PRG
• Japan's Itochu Corp and Electricite de France (EDF) will jointly develop a 72-megawatt solar power plant and a 36-MW battery energy storage system in Manatuto. Last Week in ConTech
• By 2026, BYD lithium mines will serve as more than just vital sources of raw materials for battery production, EVs, and energy storage. Farmonaut
• ABB is leading the development of the key new power distribution technologies that will create the next generation of data centers. Bizclik Media Ltd

Last updated: 02 November 2025