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- 1LONGi Energy Storage opens smart manufacturing base in Suzhou▼LONGi Energy Storage unveils intelligent manufacturing base in Suzhou to advance solar-storage integration
LONGi Energy Storage has unveiled a new intelligent manufacturing base in Suzhou, China, aimed at advancing the integration of solar power and energy storage. The facility reflects the company's push to combine photovoltaic production with storage systems as demand grows for paired solar-and-battery solutions. Details on investment size, capacity and timelines have not yet been disclosed.
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A large-scale battery storage facility with a capacity of more than 100 megawatts in Schuby, in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, has entered the final phase before going into operation, according to a report by Süddeutsche Zeitung. The project is part of Germany's expanding grid infrastructure to store surplus renewable energy and stabilise electricity supply as the country shifts away from fossil fuels.
- 3France's largest battery goes online●"France’s largest battery goes online" # France # Batteries # Energy https://www. pv-magazine.com/2026/10/07/fra nces-la
France has connected its largest battery storage facility to the grid, according to PV Magazine. The project marks a significant step in the country's efforts to expand energy storage capacity and support the integration of renewable power sources such as solar and wind into the national grid.
- 4Battery storage now undercuts gas turbines for data centers●Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines used at many data centers https:// techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/batt er
Battery storage has become cheaper than the natural gas turbines that many data centers use for backup and peak power, according to a TechCrunch report. The shift is seen as a major milestone for the energy transition, suggesting renewables paired with batteries can now compete head-on with fossil fuel generation for power-hungry computing facilities.
- 5ContourGlobal breaks ground on Arizona solar-plus-storage project▼ContourGlobal breaks ground on solar-plus-storage project in Arizona
Power company ContourGlobal has begun construction on a combined solar and battery storage project in Arizona. The groundbreaking marks the start of a facility designed to generate renewable electricity and store it for later use. Further details on capacity, cost and timeline have not been disclosed, and public discussion of the project remains limited so far.
- 6BCA Industries unveils portable battery recycling unit▼BCA Industries designs portable version of its battery recycling technology
Wisconsin-based recycling equipment maker BCA Industries has developed a portable version of its battery recycling technology, according to Recycling Today. The mobile design would allow lithium-ion battery processing to be carried out closer to where spent batteries are collected, rather than shipping them to fixed facilities. Industry watchers see it as a response to growing volumes of end-of-life EV and electronics batteries.
- 7Vine robot deployed at battery facility blaze in South Korea▼Nature-inspired 'vine robot' reaches where firefighters cannot after battery facility blaze
A nature-inspired 'vine robot' was used to reach areas inaccessible to firefighters after a battery facility fire. The robot, modelled on growing vines, can extend through narrow or hazardous spaces, letting responders inspect and operate in conditions too dangerous for people. The deployment highlights growing interest in soft robotics for emergency response.
- 8Tesla says Arizona solar-storage plant hits 90% output▼Tesla secures 90% output from new Arizona solar-storage plant
Tesla reports that its new solar-plus-storage facility in Arizona is running at 90% of its rated output, a strong performance level for a plant combining solar generation with battery storage. The figure is being noted in energy and technology circles as evidence of how effectively Tesla's storage systems can smooth solar power for continuous supply, reinforcing the company's growing role in large-scale renewable energy infrastructure.
- 9Small batteries helping an NYC business cut energy costs▼How small batteries are helping an NYC business cut energy costs
A New York City business is using small on-site batteries to reduce its energy costs, according to Facilities Dive. The deployment shows how distributed battery storage can help commercial customers manage electricity demand and avoid expensive peak-period charges. It highlights a growing interest among urban businesses in energy storage as a practical cost-saving tool.