Global Scans · Energy storage · Weekly Summary

• [New] US demand for lithium iron phosphate battery energy storage (BESS cells) is forecast to outstrip supply from North American producers until 2028. Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
• [New] Without a robust deployment of energy storage systems, renewable expansion and the goal of tripling capacity by 2030 (Paris Agreements) could stall. Zigor
• [New] By 2030, nanotechnology will be integral to computing, energy storage, and personalized medicine. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Tripling global renewable capacity by 2030 requires a massive scale-up of energy storage. Zigor
• [New] The Megablock architecture streamlines installation, and 2026 is expected to see energy storage deployments grow at a rate comparable to the automotive business. Hub
• [New] EQONIC, a UK-based battery technology company, has made a breakthrough that could redefine the energy storage industry by lowering material costs and making energy storage more affordable. Yahoo Finance
• [New] By 2026, the solar industry is anticipated to become central to the renewable energy sector, with nations enhancing clean energy strategies and investing in solar infrastructure and innovations such as energy storage and smart grid systems. Soleos Solar Energy Private Limited
• [New] By 2026, US lithium battery brands are projected to boost rural energy storage capacity by over 40%. Farmonaut
• [New] As the global energy transition accelerates, renewable technologies will continue to evolve with innovations in solar efficiency, wind turbine design, and energy storage solutions. SolSetu
• [New] Megafactory Houston: The completion of the Houston Megafactory by late 2026 is expected to double Tesla's energy storage output, potentially making the Energy segment a $25 billion + annual business by 2027. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] In 2025, the U.S. added the most solar and energy storage on record, a feat that is expected to be topped again in 2026. Reason.com
• [New] California's Senate Bill 100 modeling demonstrates increased reliance on renewable energy, energy storage, and carbon capture technologies, reinforcing sustainability and reliability objectives for 2045. Constellation
• [New] Low cost and abundant materials will be twin keys to innovative approaches that will help America retain its leadership in grid energy storage at larger scales. AZOM
• To compete with China's advances in energy storage innovation and deployment, the U.S. will need to ramp up both investment and policy support. Bitget Exchange
• Governments promoting electrified transport and grid decentralization will reinforce long-term adoption curves, making lithium energy storage a permanent foundation of global sustainability. paiseec-us-store
• Looking ahead, China's lithium carbonate prices are projected to stay firm amidst low inventory, high cost, and the surge in energy storage demand. Mysteel Global Pte Ltd
• UBS forecasts global lithium demand will rise 14% in 2026 and 16% in 2027, driven by a rebound in electric vehicle sales and, more importantly, a surge in battery energy storage systems. Ainvest
• Solar and wind energy are projected to dramatically increase their share of global energy by 2045, while energy storage solutions and advanced nuclear technologies are also gaining importance. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 22 March 2026