Japanese manufacturer NGK Insulators’ proprietary battery tech features in a large-scale project that has just come online in its home country, as a pilot begins in the US.

The US House of Representatives has passed a version of the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ for budget reconciliation that has already been fiercely criticised for its energy provisions.

ESN Premium speaks with Dr. Yinghuang Ji, head of structuring at MN8 Energy, on current challenges and opportunities for growth in the energy storage market.

Fluence has taken a step forward in its strategy to “fully onshore production, as quickly as possible,” opening a new factory in the US.

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.”

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

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.