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.
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.”
Developer and IPP Leeward Renewable Energy’s (LRE) 88MW/352MWh Chaparral Springs battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kern County, California is now fully operational.
Tesla’s energy storage business continued to grow in Q1 2025 even as profits and vehicle sales fell, but faces greater exposure to trade tariff risks than its automotive segment.
A panel of owner-operators, optimisers and developers discussed the evolving dynamics of the ERCOT, Texas market at last month’s Energy Storage Summit USA 2025 in Dallas.
US non-lithium battery technology companies Eos Energy Enterprises and Unigrid have announced partnerships to deploy their tech abroad, striking deals in the UK and India respectively.
