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thehindubusinessline.comG.M. Plans to Develop Energy Storage Batteries
General Motors will begin making large-scale battery components for utilities and data centers. The move follows Tesla into a market that stores electricity to manage supply and demand swings.
Company partners with startup on stationary electricity storage
The company announced a partnership with Peak Energy to enter the stationary electricity storage market. The move targets demand from AI data centers and follows recent share gains by a rival automaker.
forbes.comGM Develops Sodium-Ion Battery for Data Center Storage
General Motors is developing a sodium-ion battery with Peak Energy for large-scale energy storage, targeting commercialization by 2028. The company has also announced plans for a lithium manganese-rich battery for pickups and SUVs by the same year.
foxbusiness.comGeneral Motors proposes using electric vehicles and batteries to support U.S. power grid
General Motors outlined plans at a San Francisco event to aggregate its electric vehicles and stationary batteries as grid resources. The company is developing software and new battery chemistries while competing with Ford on different approaches to energy storage.
electrek.coGM Turns On Vehicle-to-Grid Charging for Select Electric Vehicle Owners
GM Energy activated vehicle-to-grid charging for its customers on Tuesday. The system lets compatible GM electric vehicles supply power to homes and the wider grid. The company also announced two utility pilot programs.
TechCrunchWaymo Partners with B2U to Repurpose Spent Robotaxi Batteries as Grid Storage in CA and TX
Waymo announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to convert retired robotaxi battery packs into grid storage. The partnership targets hundreds of megawatts of capacity for electricity grids in California and Texas.
winnipegfreepress.comBase Power Discusses $1 Billion Funding Round at $12 Billion Valuation
Austin-based Base Power is in talks to raise around $1 billion. The round would value the home-battery provider at $12 billion.
electrek.coVanadium Flow Batteries Advance as Grid Storage Option
Vanadium redox flow batteries store energy in liquid electrolytes and separate power capacity from energy capacity. The systems are positioned as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries for utility-scale applications. Upfront costs remain a barrier to wider use.
Three Battery Storage Projects Proposed on Farmland in Eastern Victoria
Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia, ZEBRE, and ib vogt have each applied to build battery energy storage systems on agricultural land in Baw Baw Shire. Victoria's planning minister is reviewing the proposals while the local council has asked for alternative sites.
SpaceX Bought $697 Million in Tesla Megapacks and $131 Million in Cybertrucks
SpaceX filed an S-1 registration statement showing purchases of Tesla products totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. The filing covers transactions from 2024 through the first quarter of 2026.
finance.yahoo.comBattery Storage Facility Opens in Napanee, Ontario
A 250-megawatt battery energy storage system valued at $600 million began operations in Napanee, Ontario. The facility can supply electricity to up to 250,000 homes for four hours during peak demand.
citizen.co.zaAnker Releases Solix S2000 Power Station With Low Idle Draw
Anker introduced the Solix S2000 power station on May 19, 2026. The unit features reduced idle power consumption and a compact size compared with similar-capacity models.
citizen.co.zaFord Signs Five-Year Deal to Supply Battery Storage Systems to EDF
Ford announced a five-year agreement to provide up to 20 gigawatt-hours of battery energy storage capacity to renewable power developer EDF. The deal allows EDF to purchase up to 4 GWh of DC Block systems each year from Ford Energy.
Japan TimesEurope Adds 80 GW Solar in 2026 as Curtailment Rises Amid Grid and Storage Expansion
About 40 terawatt-hours of solar-generated electricity could go to waste in Europe in the coming months, enough to power Greater London for a year. The figure is up by a quarter from 2025 even as new installations slow. Curtailment has risen sharply in Spain and Germany while neg…
MarketWatchFord Stock Rises Sharply After Positive Outlook on Energy Business
Ford Motor shares recorded their largest one-day gain in six years. The increase followed an analyst report that highlighted growth potential in the automaker's energy business. The stock outperformed all others in the S&P 500 on the day.
automotiveworld.comFord Announces Containerized LFP Battery Storage Systems Planned for Late 2027
Ford has officially introduced Ford Energy, a new business unit that will supply U.S.-assembled LFP prismatic battery energy storage systems in 2-hour and 4-hour configurations. The systems, rated at 5.45 MWh, are scheduled to become available beginning in late 2027. The move fol…
cnbc.comRedwood Materials Names Deepak Ahuja, Ex-Tesla CFO, as New Chief Financial Officer
The battery recycling and energy storage company announced the appointment of Deepak Ahuja as chief financial officer on Monday. Ahuja rejoins former Tesla colleague JB Straubel, who founded Redwood Materials in 2017. The move comes after the company restructured its workforce an…
cnbc.comRedwood Materials Appoints Deepak Ahuja, Ex-Tesla and Zipline CFO, as New Chief Financial Officer
Redwood Materials announced the appointment of Deepak Ahuja as chief financial officer on Monday. Ahuja previously served as CFO at Tesla and most recently as chief financial and business officer at drone delivery company Zipline. The Carson City, Nevada-based battery recycling a…
ecns.cnSoftBank to Produce Large-Scale Batteries for AI Data Centers in Japan
SoftBank Corp. will partner with South Korea's Cosmos Lab and DeltaX Co. to manufacture battery cells and energy storage systems at its Sakai plant in Osaka Prefecture. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the fiscal year starting April 2027 with an initial target of 1 gigawa…
cnet.comTesla Offers £199/Month Solar + Powerwall 3 Bundle in UK With 0% Finance
Tesla introduced a Renewable Energy Bundle combining solar panels and Powerwall 3 battery storage for £199 per month including installation at 0% interest. The package, aimed at Tesla owners, can be paired with a Model 3 for a combined £494 monthly payment. Customers pay a £1,747…
interestingengineering.comChemist Reports Highest Energy Density Yet in Molecular Solar Thermal Storage System
Grace Han's team at the University of California, Santa Barbara, created a molecular solar thermal system that stores 1.65 megajoules per kilogram, exceeding the energy density of lithium-ion batteries. The February paper describes using molecules inspired by DNA photochemistry t…
techcentral.co.zaSungrow Hosts Third Global Renewable Energy Summit in Hefei, Introduces PowerMatrix System and Storage Innovations
Sungrow held its third Global Renewable Energy Summit from April 22 to 25, 2026, in Hefei, China, focusing on value-driven renewable energy solutions. The event featured unveilings of new technologies like PowerMatrix and PowerTitan 3.0, along with white papers and test results.…
Georgia National Guard from United States / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)CATL Signs Three-Year Deal to Supply 60 GWh of Sodium-Ion Batteries to HyperStrong
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has signed a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing HyperStrong Technology to deliver 60 GWh of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage projects. The deal builds on a November 2025 framework agreement and highlights CATL's advanc…
New ScientistElectric Vehicles Tested for Grid Energy Storage in Delaware Pilot
A pilot project in Delaware demonstrated that electric vehicles can store excess renewable energy and supply it back to the grid during peak demand. Participants could earn thousands annually by allowing their parked EVs to act as batteries. Car manufacturers are exploring differ…
TechCrunchRedwood Materials COO Chris Lister retires following promotion and company restructuring
Chris Lister, chief operating officer at Redwood Materials, is retiring after less than three years with the company. The departure follows recent layoffs of about 10% of the workforce and exits by other executives. Redwood's CEO JB Straubel cited restructuring to support growth…
Tesla Launches Powerwall 3P Home Battery System in Germany
Tesla has introduced its Powerwall 3P, a 3-phase home battery, in Germany. The system offers 15.4 kW continuous output and 21 kW peak during outages, designed to serve 95% of German homes with one unit. It includes Tesla's built-in home energy management system.
news.ycombinator.comTesla Prepares to Report Q1 2026 Earnings Amid Delivery and Energy Challenges
Tesla is set to release its first-quarter 2026 financial results today after market close, following a quarter marked by vehicle delivery shortfalls and a decline in energy storage deployments. Analysts anticipate year-over-year revenue growth but sequential declines, with focus…
automotiveworld.comVehicle-to-Grid Technology Enables Vehicles to Function as Backup Batteries When Installed Properly
Vehicle-to-grid technology allows electric vehicles to supply stored energy back to the power grid during peak demand periods. Proper installation is required to ensure safe and effective operation. This approach could support grid stability and reduce reliance on traditional pow…