What does the 90-day reduction in US-China tariffs mean for the BESS industry? We hear from industry analysts while also discussing the topic with CATL and fellow China-based battery OEM Rept Battero.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has finalised terms of a PPA with developer D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI).

The US and China have announced a 90 day ‘pause’ on their huge reciprocal tariffs while they continue negotiations, with the effective tariff on BESS more than halving to around 60%.

Uncertainty over trade tariffs has caused Fluence to lower its revenue and EBITDA guidance, although CEO Julian Nebreda said the company is “optimistic about the future of energy storage.”

AEMO Services has launched the latest tender for long-duration energy storage (LDES) in New South Wales, seeking 1GW of energy storage.

Developer ACEnergy has seen its 350MW/770MWh Little River battery energy storage system (BESS) fast-tracked by the Victoria government in Australia.

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) staff has announced recommendations for the state’s first energy storage procurement.

Standalone BESS proposal from Engie has reached a permitting milestone in the California Energy Commission’s Opt-In Certification Program.

Swift Current Energy has encountered a major stumbling block in developing a standalone BESS in Virginia.

Governor of Virginia, US, Glenn Youngkin, has vetoed legislation aimed at raising energy storage targets in the state.