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.
Ford and SK On end US battery venture December 11, 2025 South Korea’s SK On and Ford Motor have decided to end their US battery joint venture, bringing the BlueOval SK partnership to a close. The news was first reported by Reuters, which confirmed that the companies will dissolve the joint structure and operate their respective facilities independently.
Skycore Semiconductors raises €5 million in seed funding December 03, 2025 The funding will accelerate team expansion, product development, manufacturing capabilities, patent portfolio growth, and co-development projects with strategic partners in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market.
Skeleton opens €220 million Leipzig factory December 02, 2025 Skeleton Technologies has officially opened its €220 million "SuperFactory" in Markranstädt, near Leipzig. The facility is already delivering to Siemens, General Electric, and Hitachi Energy for European electrical grids, and to major US hyperscalers for AI infrastructure.
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.
CATL & Stellantis starts construction on major battery plant in Spain November 27, 2025 China’s battery giant CATL has started construction of a large battery manufacturing facility in Figueruelas, Spain, developed together with Stellantis. According to Reuters, the project represents an investment of around EUR 4.1 billion and includes more than EUR 300 million in EU funding.
Cosmic PV Power wins $66M solar modules supply order November 27, 2025 The Indian solar panel manufacturer has made a formal entry into the Independent Power Producer (IPP) market. Until now, Cosmic PV largely catered to mid-sized EPC players and select OEMs, but this order signals a strategic shift into larger utility-scale opportunities.
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.
POET, QCi to co-develop 3.2 Tbps optical engines November 17, 2025 Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) will leverage its expertise with TFLN to integrate the high-performance 400G/Lane modulators with the POET Optical Interposer platform technology.
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.
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.
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.
Focus secures up to $300K to advance battery technology November 03, 2025 This non-dilutive funding will help accelerate patent protection and global commercialization of the company's proprietary silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite technology.
Echandia to supply battery systems for Spliethoff’s vessels October 31, 2025 Swedish firm Echandia’s lithium-titanium-oxide (LTO) battery systems will be installed to optimize generator efficiency during cargo loading and unloading system operations.
Gushine Electronics opens lithium battery manufacturing base in Vietnam October 22, 2025 Gushine Electronics has inaugurated its new lithium battery manufacturing base in Hai Phong. The new facility strengthens regional capacity, enhances supply chain flexibility, and demonstrates Gushine's commitment to Vietnam and the global energy market.
ChemVolt teams up with ElevenEs to advance India’s BESS, EV ecosystem October 10, 2025 This collaboration combines ChemVolt Global’s expertise in project development, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and local market execution, with ElevenEs’ experience in LFP cell technology and large-scale European manufacturing.
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).
Axcelis and Veeco agree to $4.4 billion all-stock merger October 02, 2025 Axcelis Technologies and Veeco Instruments have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction that values the combined company at approximately USD 4.4 billion. The deal will create one of the largest US suppliers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
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.
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.
ElevenEs considers €600M battery gigafactory in Poland September 16, 2025 Battery technology company ElevenEs is weighing plans to build a EUR 600 million gigafactory for advanced battery cells in Poland, with construction targeted to begin by the end of 2027. The project would employ around 700 engineers and represents one of the company's most significant expansion moves to date.
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.
CATL launches Shenxing Pro to ‘meet Europe’s e-mobility needs’ September 10, 2025 Shenxing Pro, CATL’s new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, sets new benchmarks in safety, lifespan, range and superfast charging, positioning it as the optimal solution for Europe’s rapidly expanding EV market.
TDK’s $340 million Li-ion battery plant inaugurated in India September 05, 2025 TDK Corporation’s state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery plant in Haryana will produce about 200 million battery packs every year, covering nearly 40% of India’s annual requirement of 500 million packs.
Epsilor presents new 6T battery for military vehicles September 02, 2025 Designed for use in defense vehicles, deployable weapon systems and naval applications, the new battery will provide military users with very high energy capacity, of 4,400Wh in a 27kg pack.
Suzuki to invest $8 billion in India, starts EV production August 27, 2025 Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, from where the company will be making its first e VITARA SUVs, is expected to become one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturing hubs with a planned capacity of 1 million units.
Ecobat announces sale of Germany and Austria operations to Clarios August 22, 2025 The transaction includes Ecobat’s facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria. The transaction is expected to close by early 2026, pending regulatory approvals.