SNEC 2026: 97 GWh battery storage deals signed as solar takes backseat
Energy storage orders exceeded 97 GWh at China's largest solar expo, signaling adoption inflection as BESS becomes the exhibition's headline draw over photovoltaic modules.
Masdar and Sungrow sign 7.5 GWh battery deal for world's first gigawatt 24/7 renewable
Sungrow will supply 7.5 GWh of battery storage for Abu Dhabi's $5.9B round-the-clock renewable project, proving solar-plus-storage can deliver baseload power at competitive tariffs.
Alsym and Juniper deploy 500 MWh sodium-ion storage in California
Alsym Energy and Juniper Energy announced a 500 MWh sodium-ion battery storage partnership targeting California's high-temperature grid markets, signaling a shift away from lithium-ion in niche BESS applications.
Cerberus backs zinc batteries with $250M, insurance wrap to challenge lithium
Eos Energy and Cerberus launch Frontier Power USA with $250M committed capital and first-of-its-kind technology insurance framework, signaling institutional shift toward non-lithium long-duration storage.
EIA Projects Record 86 GW Grid Capacity in 2026, Battery Storage Surges
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects 86 GW of new electric generating capacity in 2026—the largest buildout year on record—with utility-scale battery storage jumping 60% to 24 GW, driven by data center demand and DOE capital reshaping grid economics.
Form Energy Secures 12 GWh Iron-Air Deal With Crusoe for AI Data Centers
Form Energy and Crusoe announced a 12 GWh iron-air battery agreement on March 24, 2026, establishing a direct-to-data-center supply model that bypasses traditional utility offtake structures.