Gotion Power Morocco secures €100M loan for LFP battery project July 27, 2026 The African Development Bank Group, which approved the loan, also plans to mobilise up to an additional EUR 141 million from financial partners to support the implementation of this strategic project in Morocco.
Samsung, KDDI complete AI-powered network optimization trial July 27, 2026 During peak hours, Samsung’s RAN Speed Optimizer (RSO) delivered an average increase of 31% in 5G downlink throughput across the overall trial area, with gains reaching a maximum increase of 52% in dense urban areas, on KDDI’s commercial 5G SA network in Japan.
LTSCT, Azuremoto to advance SiC, power semiconductor solutions July 10, 2026 The MoU establishes a structured framework for cross-border business cooperation across SiC power semiconductor products for the AI data centre market, and rectifiers and MOS-based power semiconductor products targeting LTSCT’s key business verticals.
Korkia receives environmental permit for solar, BESS project July 09, 2026 Located in the Vilmoren forest area in Dalarna, a region in central Sweden, Smedjebacken is a flagship project in Korkia’s Swedish portfolio. Once operational, the project is estimated to produce approximately 150 GWh of electricity annually.
OCSiAl to supply single wall carbon nanotubes to PowerCo facility July 09, 2026 Nanotubes for PowerCo will be supplied from OCSiAl’s production facility in Serbia to the PowerCo factory in Salzgitter, Germany, helping increase local sourcing of critical battery materials within Europe.
Vikram Solar rolls out first module from Tamil Nadu facility July 07, 2026 The first products manufactured at the Gangaikondan plant are Vikram Solar’s Hypersol N-Type TOPCon G12R modules. They deliver 615-640 Wp of rated power with module efficiencies of up to 23%.
MediaTek, Samsung achieve 3Tx 5-layer uplink breakthrough July 03, 2026 Building off the first successful three transmit antennas (3Tx) advancement, this trial integrated 3Tx, leveraging a multi-band setup that combined n66 (1.7GHz) as the primary cell and dual n77(3.7GHz) carriers across five uplink layers, delivering speed and efficiency.
Shell Recharge, SINEXCEL launch lab to advance EV charging tech July 02, 2026 The Joint Laboratory in Shenzhen will serve as a hub for technical exchange, collaborative R&D, project incubation and pilot exploration with a focus on areas such as ultra-fast charging, cloud-charger synergistic scheduling and megawatt charging.
Joynext opens new production hall in Poland June 25, 2026 Chinese automotive electronics manufacturer Joynext opened a new 13,300 square-metre production hall at its site in Oborniki Śląskie near Wrocław in Poland in April, bringing the site's total production area to approximately 26,000 square metres.
NLCIL partners with IOCL to boost renewable energy in Tamil Nadu June 24, 2026 NLC India Ltd (NLCIL), which has a presence in mining and power generation, has been diversifying into large-scale renewable and green energy initiatives, including solar, wind, pumped hydro storage and BESS.
Bosch to pay $36 million penalty for unlicensed shipments to Huawei June 23, 2026 Robert Bosch GmbH has agreed to pay a USD 36 million penalty to the US Bureau of Industry and Security after shipping MEMS sensor products and software to Huawei and its affiliates without the required export licence. The shipments took place between September 2020 and September 2024.
OPmobility, ProLogium sign MoU to develop solid‑state battery packs June 23, 2026 France’s OPmobility will be responsible for the design, development and manufacturing of battery modules utilizing the solid-state battery cells provided by Taiwanese company ProLogium.
Envision partners with IES to advance green energy transition in Laos June 22, 2026 The collaboration is expected to add significant wind power, solar, and energy storage capacity and help create an AI-powered energy infrastructure that integrates energy systems with intelligent systems.
Cypress Creek secures $3.5 billion for mega US solar, storage project June 19, 2026 The company announced financial close on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Steel River Energy Center to support construction and long-term operation of the project’s first two phases, which will add 1.63 GW of solar and 1.9 GWh of battery storage to the regional grid.
Indian rooftop solar firm SolarSquare raises $53 million June 18, 2026 The fresh funding will be used to accelerate expansion into new cities, strengthen its technology platform, hire talent, and scale its home energy offerings, including solar installations, financing, battery storage, and energy management solutions.
DHL Supply Chain breaks ground on battery hub in Netherlands June 15, 2026 The batteries handled at the Holtum site are intended for use in electric vehicles as well as in the rapidly growing segment of BESS, including home storage and solar energy applications.
European battery industry set to receive €1.5 billion boost June 12, 2026 The Battery Booster Facility established by the European Commission is expected catalyse private investment, accelerate industrial deployment and strengthen Europe’s industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy in clean technologies.
Nvidia, Doosan Group collaborate to advance Physical AI June 11, 2026 The collaboration will bring together Nvidia’s full-stack accelerated computing platforms with Doosan Group’s capabilities in industrial automation, power generation and advanced electronics materials to support next-generation AI infrastructure.
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.
Trina Storage completes delivery of BESS project in Romania June 09, 2026 The project integrates 32 units of Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 Pro battery storage system together with four Electra AC units, marking the first deployment in Europe of Trina Storage’s Elementa + Electra integrated DC+AC solution architecture.
Nextpower acquires Prevalon Energy for $365 million June 08, 2026 The acquisition is expected to extend Nextpower’s technology platform across BESS and intelligent controls for critical power infrastructure.
Nebius, Bloom Energy partner to power AI infrastructure build-out June 05, 2026 US power company Bloom Energy’s fuel cell systems will provide behind-the-meter electricity for Dutch AI cloud company Nebius and help meet demand for the compute capacity underpinning its full-stack AI cloud platform.
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.
European Energy begins construction on Italy’s 225MW agrivoltaic project May 25, 2026 Once operational, the facility near Vizzini in Sicily is expected to generate approximately 405 GWh of electricity annually. The project includes agrivoltaic technologies adapted to local agricultural conditions.
Sungrow, Masdar sign 7.5GWh ESS deal for UAE project May 25, 2026 Under the agreement, Chinese company Sungrow will supply 7.5GWh of PowerTitan 3.0 ESS, alongside 2.6GW of PV inverter solutions to supporting the gigascale renewable energy project’s operational reliability and efficiency.
Cowboy Space raises $275M to advance orbital data centers May 22, 2026 The California-based company is developing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that harness solar energy, a purpose-built launch vehicle to deliver them and compute payloads designed specifically for the space environment.
Jazz partners with Huawei to boost green connectivity in Pakistan May 19, 2026 The initiative in Pakistan’s communications sector has a total installed capacity of 13 MW. The project leverages Huawei’s integrated green site solutions, combining solar power, battery storage, and intelligent energy management.
Samsung, Qualcomm achieve validation for 5G FWA on virtualized RAN May 18, 2026 During the lab test, the application of PC1 technology achieved up to 10 times higher uplink throughput at the cell-edge compared to PC1.5 standard. For users, this means smoother video calls and faster file upload in areas where signals are weak.
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.
Axpo inaugurates 200 MWp solar complex in Spain May 15, 2026 Vilecha consists of four different solar installations that were developed and constructed simultaneously and share a common grid connection. The solar complex is expected to produce more than 377 GWh of renewable electricity annually.
Proterra announces US cell supply option for battery platform May 15, 2026 Proterra’s decision to expand the Onyx platform to include a US cell option addresses growing OEM demand for battery solutions with stronger domestic content and supply assurance.
PowerBank announces commercial operation of 4.99 MW BESS in Ontario May 11, 2026 Now that the project is operational, it will have 4.74 MW of daily contract capacity available (at a capacity payment to ProjectCo of USD 1,221/MW per business day) for 251 business days in a year.