News in brief from around the world in energy storage.

Northvolt intends to build its third gigafactory in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

South African grid operator Eskom is close to finalising the launch of 832MWh of battery energy storage development, but eyes are on an even larger upcoming REIPPP-model procurement.

Fluence’s software will be used at the first battery storage project in Australia by Spain’s Gransolar Group. 

Construction has started on what will be the largest battery storage project in Belgium at 25MW/100MWh when completed later this year.

‘Simple’ changes at the design stage of batteries could add significantly to their ‘reusability’ before end of life.

Sungrow will supply a 16MW/64MWh battery energy storage system to a customer in Israel.

Energy Dome has scored its first commercial licensing agreement for its carbon dioxide-based energy storage solution.

Science safety leader UL has created a certification service for energy storage equipment subassemblies (ESES) to achieve UL 9540, allowing large storage assets to procure certified components when building systems.

Andy Lycett, Sungrow’s country manager for the UK and Ireland, on the trends that might shape the industry in the years to come.