Global Scans · Energy storage · Weekly Summary

• [New] Standalone and co-located battery energy storage systems deals are rising, with strong growth underpinned by additions expected through 2026, with the United States projected to be installing almost 15 GW of new BESS capacity in 2026. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Demand for long-lasting energy storage is accelerating and that offers a rare opportunity for U.S. and European clean technology companies to compete with China in its globally dominant battery sector. Los Angeles Times
• [New] Millions of EVs could together form one of the largest energy storage systems in the world. Elli
• By 2026, energy storage capacity is expected to grow by more than 25%, ensuring consistent supply even during low-generation periods. / India Tata Power
• The Project advances New York's path to 10 GW of distributed solar and 6GW of energy storage by 2030. Cision PR Newswire
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Production of energy storage system battery cells at NextStar Energy will continue accelerating through 2026. Automotive World
• Energy storage is expected to be a key driver for lithium demand between now and 2030. investing.com
• 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
• 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
• Global battery energy storage system deployment reached approximately 16 GWh in 2024, with projections approaching 100+ GWh by 2030. Discovery Alert
• 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

Last updated: 03 May 2026