Global Scans · Energy storage · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Fortis Series, a flagship product line, will deliver high-power, compact battery energy storage systems designed specifically for data centers and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) needs, reducing fire risks in facilities with concentrated power demands. Grokipedia
• [New] EticaAG, a Pennsylvania-based startup, plans to introduce its non-flammable lithium battery systems in 2026, marking a significant advancement in safe energy storage solutions tailored for high-risk environments. Grokipedia
• [New] Companies like CATL announced commercial-scale deployment of sodium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, highlighting their affordability due to abundant raw materials and projected costs nearing lithium-ion parity by mid-decade. Grokipedia
• [New] In 2026, the battery industry anticipated a milestone with the first large-scale integration of silicon-based batteries into electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant breakthrough in addressing longstanding limitations in energy storage. Grokipedia
• [New] Today, Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced that it will begin producing lithium-iron phosphate batteries for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) enabled by a $70M investment in process retooling to be completed by Q2 2026. Ultium Cells LLC
• [New] The African Development Bank has approved USD 66 million (EUR57.6m) in financing for the first phase of the Dandara project in southern Egypt, which will include 500 MW of solar and a 100-MWh battery energy storage system. Renewables Now
• [New] BloombergNEF forecasts growth in energy storage battery demand 27% higher than estimates made just one year earlier, attracting interest from numerous automotive manufacturers. E-TECH EUROPE 2026
• [New] A new long-duration energy storage system to be constructed in Arizona by Energy Dome and Salt River Project will be able to provide 19 MW for 10 hours, or enough electricity to power about 4,200 homes for 10 hours. National Conference of State Legislatures
• [New] Growth in Li-ion battery sales in the coming decade will continue at a compound annual rate of about 30%, driven by EVs and energy storage systems to 4,000-4,500 gigawatt-hours by 2030. Global Market Insights Inc.
• [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 growth forecast now exceeds 610 gigawatt-hours of energy storage installations by 2030. Yahoo! Finance
• Energy Storage Monitor expects favorable tax policy and large-load demand for colocated and behind-the-meter storage to lift installation volumes over the next several years, as U.S. battery manufacturing capacity grows. Yahoo! Finance
• The London-based energy consultancy and U.S. clean energy trade association see cumulative installed U.S. energy storage capacity reaching 200 GW/655 GWh by 2031, a four-fold increase from today. Yahoo! Finance
• The energy storage boom is strengthening the demand outlook for lithium and related battery materials in 2026, with analysts expecting global lithium demand to grow substantially in 2026. BOSA lithium battery
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Meeting rising electricity demand will require between 54 and 88 gigawatts of new wind, solar and energy storage capacity over the next 10 years, representing $200 billion in investment. Canadian Renewable Energy Association
• While energy storage retains eligibility for IRC Section 48 E through 2032, solar and wind projects now face significantly tighter timelines. Novogradac
• 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

Last updated: 26 July 2026