QS partners with Honda to advance solid-state battery tech June 22, 2026 The joint program includes a multi-year plan focused on solid-state battery development and associated manufacturing processes. The agreement follows Honda’s successful completion of a technology evaluation agreement with QuantumScape Corporation (QS).
Quantinuum, Mitsubishi Electric sign MOU to advance quantum computing June 18, 2026 The agreement creates a foundation for the companies to jointly identify high-impact industrial use cases and explore quantum and hybrid quantum-classical approaches for next-generation engineering workflows.
SRP, Aypa Power bring 250MW BESS online in Arizona June 18, 2026 The utility expects to more than double its system capacity over the next decade, with battery storage playing an increasingly central role in meeting peak demand and maintaining system reliability.
Nyobolt raises $60 million to power rise of autonomous machines June 17, 2026 New funding to advance UK-based company Nyobolt’s aim to deliver instant power for demanding robotics and automation applications and AI data centres.
Natrion launches battery product lines for uncrewed systems June 10, 2026 Designed specifically for uncrewed, battery-powered systems like drones, surface and underwater vessels, ground vehicles, and humanoids, Natrion’s cells deliver nearly 80% more energy density than available Li-ion cell alternatives.
Eatron, NEXTY boost AI-powered battery software development June 01, 2026 NEXTY has been a pivotal partner for Eatron since its early Japan market entry, providing the strategic insight and technical support needed to navigate the automotive and industrial sectors.
German company CMBlu Energy raises €50 million June 01, 2026 CMBlu is the inventor of SolidFlow, a new class of non-lithium long-duration energy storage engineered for high-energy, multi-hour applications, designed to deliver ten hours or more of dispatchable energy.
Eni, Seri sign deal to develop stationary battery supply chain May 29, 2026 As part of the transaction, Eni Industrial Evolution is acquiring a 30% stake in a newly established company established by FIB, of which FIB will retain a 70% stake. The consideration for the stake includes a fixed component of EUR 55 million.
Posco Holdings signs $765 million deal for stake in lithium mines May 21, 2026 Posco Holdings will establish a new intermediate holding company with Australian company Mineral Resources and acquire a 30% stake in it. Posco Holdings has secured the right to be supplied with 30% of the lithium concentrate produced by the JV.
Siemens, Vulcan partner to scale Europe’s sustainable lithium supply May 19, 2026 The Lionheart project in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley involves the construction of an integrated lithium and renewable energy project targeting production capacity of 24,000 tons of lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM).
Packet Digital wins $9.8M contract to scale battery production May 18, 2026 Phase 3 of the contract will focus on scaling production volumes, validating large-scale material supply chains, installing and qualifying production equipment, and ramping manufacturing throughput to meet the US Navy requirements.
German quantum computing firm eleQtron secures €57 million May 15, 2026 The new capital will be used to build scalable production capacity, expand cloud-based access to eleQtron’s systems, and further develop its hardware platform. The company is also advancing its proprietary MAGIC technology.
Qubitcore raises $9.6M to advance ion-trap quantum computing May 07, 2026 With this latest round, the Japanese startup will accelerate R&D and commercialization of a quantum optical interconnect interface based on micro-optical cavities and a distributed ion-trap quantum computing architecture, building on research outcomes from OIST.
HyperLight, UMC, Wavetek to bolster TFLN production May 04, 2026 Building on HyperLight’s collaboration with Wavetek, which brought TFLN photonics from laboratory innovation to a HVM line within a 6-inch CMOS foundry, Taiwan’s UMC is bringing to the partnership its 8-inch production capability and expertise.
M2i, Volato and Regenerate advance battery recycling tech May 04, 2026 Regenerate Technology Global uses hydrometallurgical processes to extract and refine valuable materials from used batteries. Its chemistry-driven approach reduces emissions, minimizes waste and produces high-performance battery materials.
Renewable Metals raises $12 million in Series A April 27, 2026 The Australian startup is developing a locally deployable solution to recover critical minerals within domestic or regional supply chains, reducing reliance on exporting battery waste and offshore refining.
Altilium secures $25 million to scale EV battery recycling April 24, 2026 The funding will support the construction of Altilium’s new ACT3 recycling facility, the UK’s first commercial refinery for recovery of critical battery materials from end-of-life EV batteries.
Arrow, Infineon introduce 240W USB-C PD 3.2 reference design April 21, 2026 REF_ARIF240GaN is specifically designed to support the launch of EZ-PD PMG1-B2, Infineon’s newest USB PD 3.2 controller, featuring up to 240W USB sink capability and integrated buck-boost functionality in a compact single package.
Ampere partners with Basquevolt to advance battery technology April 13, 2026 The Joint Development Agreement (JDA) aims to fast-track lithium metal-based battery technology for Pre-A Sample EV requirements.
UgoWork’s batteries to be integrated with KION equipment April 13, 2026 This approval allows Linde customers to integrate UgoWork’s UL-listed energy solutions alongside KION’s existing battery offering, giving its customers flexibility in choosing the forklift power system.
Morrow starts LFP cell deliveries to Proventia as Arendal ramp-up continues April 09, 2026 Norwegian battery manufacturer Morrow Batteries has initiated deliveries of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to Finnish technology company Proventia, marking a step forward in the company’s industrialisation efforts at its Arendal facility.
tozero launches battery recycling facility in Bavaria April 09, 2026 The plant can process more than 1.500t of battery waste every year. From this waste, the German startup can produce high-purity lithium carbonate and recover graphite and nickel-cobalt mix at industrial scale.
Safran expands MRO capabilities with upgraded Sarasota facility March 24, 2026 Safran Electrical & Power has inaugurated an expanded facility in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft electrical systems.
IonQ teams up with KISTI to advance quantum HPC tech March 23, 2026 The MOU focuses on seeking to establish a phased approach to integrate IonQ’s quantum hardware with Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information’s (KISTI) high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure using NVIDIA NVQLink.
Lyten plans industrial hub in Poland following Northvolt site acquisition March 20, 2026 US-based energy technology company Lyten has announced plans to establish an industrial hub in Gdańsk, centred around a facility acquired from Northvolt in late 2025.
Exicom inaugurates $23M facility to advance EV charging March 18, 2026 The Indian company’s new manufacturing plant in Hyderabad will support the growing demand for EV charging infrastructure, lithium-ion battery systems and critical power solutions across Indian and export markets.
US government confirms Tesla and LGES’s $4.3B battery deal March 18, 2026 The plant was formerly developed for a joint venture between LG and General Motors before the automaker sold its stake to LG. The facility is expected to be launched in 2027.
Trafigura signs offtake agreement with Smackover Lithium March 13, 2026 Under the agreement, Trafigura will purchase 8,000 metric tonnes per year of lithium carbonate over a 10-year period, totalling 80,000 tonnes, with deliveries beginning at the start of commercial production.
QCi completes acquisition of quantum communications firm NuCrypt March 09, 2026 By integrating NuCrypt’s suite of quantum communications systems and products, QCi expects to advance its technology roadmap while extending its portfolio of quantum communications and quantum photonics solutions.
Lyten completes acquisition of Northvolt Sweden February 27, 2026 Battery company Lyten has completed its acquisition of Northvolt’s Swedish assets, valued at nearly USD 5 billion. The deal includes the Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion sites in Skellefteå and Northvolt Labs in Västerås.
ElevenEs secures Caterpillar backing, plans battery factory in Serbia February 24, 2026 ElevenEs has completed the first closing of its Series B financing round, with proceeds earmarked for the construction of a 1GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Subotica, Serbia. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026, with first cell deliveries expected in 2027.
Skeleton Technologies speeds up US expansion amid AI-driven grid strain February 17, 2026 Estonian energy storage and supercapacitor company Skeleton Technologies is accelerating its US expansion as artificial intelligence infrastructure increasingly strains power grids nationwide. The company said it will open a new engineering facility in Houston, Texas, and establish local manufacturing for AI data center solutions during the first half of 2026.