Statkraft signs contract with OX2 to optimize BESS in Finland March 13, 2026 The power purchase agreements (PPA) covers two BESS facilities, with capacities of 110 MW (220 MWh) and 125 MW (250 MWh) respectively, which are currently under construction.
Nuvve partners with Omnia to address 1GW pipeline March 11, 2026 The first project is a 50MW/75MWh European CE-approved BESS located in Sweden. It is expected to commence operations during the second quarter of 2026.
Honeywell delivers battery manufacturing automation to Alabama lab March 06, 2026 The battery manufacturing automation platform is designed to optimize operations by improving cell yields and expediting facility startups for battery manufacturers at any scale.
Qnovo secures strategic investment from Hyundai, Kia March 06, 2026 By delivering a verifiable digital accounting of battery health via a scalable, hardware-free architecture, Qnovo enables automakers to maximize performance and safety in real-time.
BMW to deploy humanoid robots in production in Germany March 03, 2026 In collaboration with Hexagon, a long‑standing, established partner of the BMW Group in the field of sensor technology and software, the first pilot project in Europe is now underway.
Toyota recycling centre to be built in Poland February 19, 2026 Toyota Motor Europe has announced the construction of a new facility. The Circular Factory plant will be built in Wałbrzych and will focus on circular-economy activities, processing up to 20,000 end-of-life vehicles per year. The investment is intended to support the company’s transition toward climate neutrality.
Proventia and Morrow sign long-term master supply agreement February 16, 2026 Norwegian battery manufacturer Morrow Batteries will supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to Finnish industrial company Proventia Oy under a long-term master supply agreement.
ProLogium breaks ground on solid-state battery gigafactory in France February 11, 2026 Taiwanese battery developer ProLogium has officially started construction of its first European gigafactory, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion outside Asia.
LG Energy Solution to take full ownership of NextStar Energy February 06, 2026 LG Energy Solution will acquire full ownership of NextStar Energy, with Stellantis selling its 49% stake in the Canadian battery joint venture. The decision follows a mutually agreed strategic plan between the two companies, in consultation with NextStar Energy’s leadership.
Italy, France and Germany push EU towards critical minerals stockpiling February 05, 2026 Europe’s three largest economies are moving to place critical raw materials into the realm of strategic reserves, signalling that access to key industrial inputs is no longer viewed as a purely commercial matter.
Kongsberg secures counter-UAS contract in Poland February 04, 2026 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been awarded a contract worth approximately NOK 16 billion (EUR 1.4 billion) to supply counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS) to Poland.
US plans USD 12 billion critical minerals stockpile February 03, 2026 The United States is preparing to establish a USD 12 billion strategic stockpile of critical minerals, a move aimed at reducing supply chain exposure to China and strengthening domestic access to raw materials used across electronics, EVs and defence systems.
Connected Energy to develop EV battery testing facility January 28, 2026 This dedicated hub will test and integrate batteries from multiple EV bus and truck manufacturers, demonstrating the clear business case for repurposing them in grid-scale, second-life BESS.
AMG LIVA to install Hybrid ESS at Aramco site in Saudi Arabia January 26, 2026 LIVA’s Hybrid ESS is an ecosystem combining lithium-Ion and Vanadium Redox Flow batteries (VRFB) with AI routines and self-learning algorithms to help increase efficiency, safety, reliability and lifetime of the batteries.
PNE partners with Honda to advance battery recycling tech January 26, 2026 The agreement reflects Honda Motor’s and Princeton NuEnergy’s (PNE) shared intention to strengthen the circular battery materials supply chain and US energy independence through innovative recycling and rejuvenation pathways.
Duke Energy brings online 50 MW BESS at former coal plant January 22, 2026 The first BESS, at a cost of USD 100 million, was completed ahead of schedule, serving customers in North Carolina and South Carolina, beginning in November. Final testing is being completed this month. Construction of a second BESS will begin in May.
Samsung SDI teams up with KGM to develop EV battery pack tech January 19, 2026 As part of the agreement, the companies will focus on battery pack technologies using Samsung SDI’s 46-series cylindrical battery cells, while expanding collaboration on technologies to advance next-generation battery pack development.
Cabot signs multi-year supply agreement with PowerCo January 15, 2026 Under the agreement, Cabot Corporation will supply its advanced conductive carbons and conductive dispersions for use in EV battery electrodes.
ABS partners with Siemens Energy to enhance battery safety January 14, 2026 The collaboration aims to create new insights into how lithium-ion battery systems behave under extreme conditions, ultimately enhancing design verification, safety assurance, and risk mitigation for next-generation applications.
Novo Energy pauses operations, lays off entire workforce January 13, 2026 Volvo Cars has announced an operational pause at its subsidiary Novo Energy as it continues the search for an external technology partner to support its battery production plans.
Syensqo, Axens launch Argylium to boost battery tech in Europe January 12, 2026 The new company, Argylium, is dedicated to the development and scaling up of materials for solid-state batteries.
BMW Group, Encory launch direct recycling for batteries December 19, 2025 The direct recycling methodology, developed by experts from the BMW Group, eliminates the conventional, energy-intensive chemical or thermal processing previously required.
Panasonic to supply lithium-ion batteries for Zoox robotaxis December 19, 2025 Under the multi-year agreement, Panasonic Energy will deliver its latest 2170 battery cells beginning in early 2026 to support Zoox’s growing robotaxi service and operations.
AESC starts production at UK battery gigafactory in Sunderland December 18, 2025 Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) has launched its new electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Sunderland, UK, with production now underway.
Samsung SDI clinches US battery deal worth over $1.4 billion December 15, 2025 The South Korean company’s Michigan-based subsidiary Samsung SDI America recently inked a deal with a US customer to supply LFP cells for ESS over three years starting from 2027.
Inlyte completes factory acceptance test of iron-sodium BESS December 12, 2025 The test demonstrated the performance and integration readiness of US firm Inlyte’s battery storage system — combining advanced sodium metal chloride cells, inverter and control electronics.
Inside Oppo’s factory: How a smartphone is made December 05, 2025 You've seen him build his own iPhone using components from the electronics market in Shenzhen, China. Now, tech YouTuber Scotty from Strange Parts, brings us inside Oppo’s main smartphone manufacturing facility in Dongguan, near Shenzhen.
Amprius’ silicon batteries selected by ESAero to power UAVs December 03, 2025 The Amprius SiCore SA08 cell is available in volume now, allowing Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) to accelerate the development and integration of Amprius’ cells into its UAVs.
Peak signs 4.75 GWh contract with Jupiter for sodium-ion BESS December 01, 2025 Under the agreement, Peak Energy will supply up to 4.75GWh of its industry-leading sodium-ion battery energy storage systems (ESS) to Jupiter Power, for deployment between 2027 and 2030.
Skeleton Technologies opens SuperBattery factory in Finland November 25, 2025 Earlier in November Skeleton Technologies inaugurated its new SuperBattery manufacturing facility in Varkaus, marking a EUR 50 million investment and the launch of Europe’s first production site dedicated to high-power batteries for AI data centres.
Norway signs $100M deal with Kongsberg to bolster air defence November 17, 2025 The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) batteries will be equipped with new command posts, wheeled communication nodes and radios. Today’s MRR radios will be replaced with Kongsberg’s THOR Combat Net Radio, with higher capacity and more functions.
Amprius launches Korea Battery Alliance to expand global footprint November 17, 2025 Amprius Technologies is building on its existing technical and manufacturing base in South Korea by collaborating with leading companies across the country’s lithium-ion battery supply chain.