In 2025 there was just 2 GW of battery storage capacity installed, but by 2023 this grew to 89 GW – an increase of 4,350%, the UN report says. The global average cost of electricity generation for utility-scale solar PV decreased by 68% over the same period. [pdf]
PTTEP, Thailand’s national exploration and production company, has approved its final investment decision to build the country’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Arthit gas field in the Gulf of Thailand. [pdf]
Romania expects its overall energy storage to amount to at least 2.5 GW in operating power at the end of 2025, and to expand to as much as 5 GW a year later, local media reported, citing Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja. [pdf]
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From ultra-high-capacity battery cells to AI-driven smart systems, the industry is accelerating toward higher efficiency, better safety, and long-duration performance. Here are ten of the most impactful new products launched in the first six months of 2025. [pdf]
Botswana has initiated a comprehensive plan to develop its lithium industry, aiming to set up eight processing plants within the next decade. These facilities will focus on producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide, a crucial component for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems. [pdf]
Market growth: 28% CAGR predicted for outdoor energy storage from 2023-2025 (Gartner, 2023). Cost drop: $0.22 per watt-hour in 2022 → $0.14 projected by 2025. User adoption: 67% of RV owners plan to upgrade storage by 2025 (Outdoor Industry Association). [pdf]
The BESS project will have an installed capacity of around 30 MWh, which will be installed at ENGIE Energía Perú’s ChilcaUno Thermoelectric Power Plant, and will allow the plant to operate at full capacity, which translates into more efficient energy for the country, as well as contributing to improve the stability of the national power grid. [pdf]
Short The most reliable lithium battery brands include Tesla, Panasonic, LG Chem, Samsung SDI, and BYD. These brands prioritize advanced safety features, long warranties, and proven performance in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. [pdf]
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The Maldivian government has signed a landmark agreement to deploy 38 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) alongside energy management systems (EMS) across 18 residential islands, as part of its transition to renewable energy. [pdf]
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Vilnius-based utility Ignitis Group will install 291 MW/582 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) at two of its wind farms and at a hydro site, with commercial operation expected in 2027. [pdf]
Passive battery balancing is the simpler and more common method, especially in smaller or lower-cost systems. It works like this: When one cell in a pack reaches full charge before the others, a resistor shunts (diverts) current away from that cell and releases the excess energy as heat. [pdf]
Here are the drawbacks of using lead acid batteries: Heavy Weight: Lead is a relatively heavy element compared to alternatives, making the batteries bulky. Low Specific Energy: They have a low specific energy, resulting in a poor weight to energy ratio. [pdf]
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