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.
BTRY raises $5.7M to industrialize ultra-thin solid-state cells November 14, 2025 The Swiss battery start-up will use the funds to scale production to industrial roll-to-roll manufacturing, transforming its thin-film batteries into market-ready products.
India launches first MWh-scale Vanadium Flow Battery November 13, 2025 India’s vanadium redox flow battery market, valued at USD 70 million, is set to surge 12 per cent annually, driven by rising demand for long-duration energy storage for integrating renewables.
US battery recycling firm Redwood raises $350 million November 07, 2025 With this new capital, Redwood will accelerate the expansion of its energy storage deployments, refining and materials production capacity, and engineering and operations teams.
Solid-State battery demand to surge to 740 GWh by 2035 November 05, 2025 Solid-state battery (SSB) development is rapidly transitioning from research to large-scale manufacturing. According to TrendForce’s latest reports, nearly 100 companies globally have announced plans to produce solid-state batteries, with a combined capacity surpassing 100 GWh. Some of this capacity, especially semi-solid batteries, has already begun mass production and reached the GWh scale.
Honda Motor buys stake in India’s OMC Power October 29, 2025 In January 2026, OMC Power will launch a leasing business for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device using the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: portable and swappable battery.
QS, Corning announce agreement for ceramic separator development October 24, 2025 The two US companies will work together toward the goal of high-volume production of QS’s ceramic separators for commercial applications.
Henkel opens expansion of manufacturing facility in South Dakota October 22, 2025 Henkel has officially opened the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota. With an investment of approximately USD 30 million and additional support from South Dakota’s government and economic development organisations, the site has doubled in size - from 35,000 to 70,000 square feet.
Sumitomo partners with Toyota to mass produce cathode materials October 17, 2025 Since around 2021, the two Japanese companies have been conducting joint research on cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries, to be installed in battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Murata and QuantumScape enter into joint development deal October 14, 2025 Murata and QuantumScape have entered into a joint development agreement aimed at high-volume production of ceramic separators for QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries.
Texas startup Base Power raises $1 billion in Series C October 13, 2025 In less than two years, Base has deployed more than 100 MWh of residential battery capacity. To meet current and future demand, it is building its first energy storage and power electronics factory in Austin, Texas.
Sungrow, Engie complete 400 MWh BESS project in Belgium October 13, 2025 The project utilizes 320 units of Sungrow’s PowerTitan liquid-cooled battery storage units. The second and final phase of this 200MW/800MWh battery energy storage project is set to connect to the grid by the end of 2025.
Rebaba partners with Smartports to boost solar carports October 10, 2025 The partnership brings together Smartports’ scalable carport architecture and integrated charging with Rebaba’s circular storage technology, enabling sites to generate, store and deliver clean power directly where it is used.
Sharp partners with ESI to advance zinc-air flow battery tech October 06, 2025 The project will explore the viability of zinc-air flow batteries as a safe, sustainable alternative to lithium-based systems, offering longer storage durations, lower costs, and enhanced compatibility with renewable energy sources.
Epsilon teams up with Phillips 66 to bolster US battery supply chain October 03, 2025 This collaboration secures reliable access to the feedstock required for producing graphite active anode material, a core component in lithium-ion batteries for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
Stadler, FAL unveil battery-powered narrow-gauge train in Italy October 03, 2025 Before entering service, the new battery-powered electric trains will undergo a series of tests to comply with the guidelines set out by Italy’s National Agency for the Safety of Railways and Road and Motorway Infrastructure (ANSFISA).
Henkel expands South Dakota manufacturing site September 30, 2025 Henkel has completed a USD 30 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota, doubling its size to 70,000 square feet. The site now serves as the company’s North American flagship for thermal management and adhesive solutions under the LOCTITE and BERGQUIST brands.
China’s Sunrise announces 1GW US lithium battery pack project September 29, 2025 By establishing localized pack production capacity in the United States, Sunrise New Energy aims to create stronger synergies between downstream battery applications and its upstream anode material business.
Indian cleantech startup Chakr Innovation secures $23M September 24, 2025 The funds will be deployed to expand manufacturing capacity, accelerate international operations and boost backward integration. It will also make further investments in R&D including clean-tech innovations and indigenous energy storage tech.
Top Aricell executives sentenced to 15 years for deadly fire September 23, 2025 A South Korean court has sentenced the chief executive of lithium battery maker Aricell to 15 years in prison over a factory fire that killed 23 workers last year, in what Reuters reported is the toughest ruling to date under the country’s industrial safety law.
Scania boosts electrification push following Northvolt carve-out September 23, 2025 Scania is launching Scania Industrial Batteries, a new division headquartered in Sweden and focused on electrification solutions for off-road and industrial sectors such as mining, construction and material handling.
LeydenJar secures €23M to launch silicon anode production plant September 19, 2025 By enabling +50% higher energy density, charging times under 12 minutes, and 85% lower CO2 emissions, the Dutch company’s anodes allow for lighter, more powerful batteries.
Indian battery circularity startup PeakAmp raises $1.4 million September 19, 2025 PeakAmp says it is building India’s first full-stack, tech-enabled solution for the collection, segregation and recycling of lithium-ion batteries.
NEO Battery secures $4.5M order from Asian drone manufacturer September 18, 2025 NEO Battery Materials, a silicon-enhanced battery materials and components developer, has received its first, multi-year purchase order valued at CAD 4.5 million and secured a Joint Development Agreement for high-performance battery products with an Asian manufacturer specialising in AI-powered mission flight control systems for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
UgoWork launches US battery assembly to meet demand September 15, 2025 UgoWork’s next-gen lithium-ion batteries for Class I, II and III lift trucks for the US market will be assembled in the US from both domestic and foreign components, allowing it to remain price-competitive while complying with evolving industrial sourcing policies.