Although vertically integrated ESS-cell suppliers retain more control over their supply chain, system integrators’ flexibility may help them in the medium-term, writes Solar Media Market Research analyst Charlotte Gisbourne.

Japan’s NGK Insulators has discontinued its sodium-sulfur (NAS) battery product line, with the exit of its partner, BASF, thought to have led to the final decision.

Partnerships will determine whether India can emerge as a global hub for battery manufacturing and energy storage.

Samsung SDI is ramping up its manufacturing of energy storage batteries in the US to 30GWh by the end of 2026, while EV demand remains sluggish.

Despite a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the US, LG Energy Solution (LG ES) experienced a quarterly rise in profits, driven in part by increasing demand for energy storage.  

Tesla reported record energy storage deployments and business segment profits in Q3 2025, just ahead of a shareholder vote on CEO Elon Musk’s historic remuneration package.  

John Zahurancik, Americas president at Fluence, discussed industry trends and policy directions with ESN Premium at this year’s RE+.

Production has begun at a battery energy storage system (BESS) factory designated as a project of strategic importance by the European Commission (EC) due to its use of local supply chains.

Energy-Storage.news Premium speaks with Thomas Cornell, CEO and President of Prevalon Energy, at the RE+ 2025 trade show, about the global consequences of the budget reconciliation bill for BESS and renewables.

Italian multinational energy company Eni intends to become a player in battery cell manufacturing for stationary energy storage systems.