Global Scans · Energy storage · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2026, energy storage capacity is expected to grow by more than 25%, ensuring consistent supply even during low-generation periods. / India Tata Power
• [New] The Project advances New York's path to 10 GW of distributed solar and 6GW of energy storage by 2030. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] The CEA has projected deployment of 80 GW of battery energy storage systems by 2035-36 as part of India's long-term generation planning framework. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] Demand Drivers: Global lithium demand is forecast to grow by approximately 14% in 2026, fueled by electric vehicles and the rapidly expanding energy storage sector. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Energy storage installations are projected to reach 301 GWh in 2026, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales are expected to hit 22.77 million units, representing a 16.8% increase from 2025 levels. Discovery Alert
• [New] Production of energy storage system battery cells at NextStar Energy will continue accelerating through 2026. Automotive World
• [New] Energy storage is expected to be a key driver for lithium demand between now and 2030. investing.com
• [New] SpaceX's Starship rockets could transport Tesla's Optimus robots to Mars, while Tesla's energy-storage systems might power SpaceX's orbital data centers. Ainvest
• [New] Battery and energy storage solution provider Shuangdeng Group plans to invest in a 12 GWh semi-solid battery project for artificial intelligence data center applications under an agreement with the Jiangsu Xuyi Economic Development Zone. TaiyangNews - All About Solar Power
• [New] Global battery energy storage system deployment reached approximately 16 GWh in 2024, with projections approaching 100+ GWh by 2030. Discovery Alert
• [New] Scientists in Australia have demonstrated a prototype quantum battery that could revolutionize energy storage. ScienceDaily
• In recent months, Ormat Technologies has outlined plans to add 149 MW of new capacity by the end of 2027, including 101 MW from geothermal projects, while committing US$ 180 million to build additional energy storage assets in the United States through 2028. Simply Wall St
• ESC maintains that by the end of the year, energy storage battery cell manufacturing could surpass domestic demand, working to create an end-to-end domestic energy storage supply chain. Energy-Storage.News
• Industry analysts expect energy storage to represent a significant share of global battery demand in the coming years, especially in regions accelerating renewable energy adoption. Deligreen Charger Store
• China's new pricing policy for energy storage has triggered a sharp upgrade to expected BESS demand, now seen accounting for 42% of lithium use by 2035, up from 8% in 2020. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 26 April 2026