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BloombergNEF Forecasts 158GW Global Energy Storage Deployments in 2026, +41% YoY
Energy Storage News reported BloombergNEF (BNEF) predicting global non-pumped hydro energy storage installations to reach 158GW in 2026, a 41% increase from record 112GW in 2025. LFP and sodium-ion batteries are rapidly gaining market share. China remains the biggest driver of global storage deployment. 2026-05-08
European Battery Startup Morrow Batteries Files for Bankruptcy
Energy Storage News reported Norwegian ESS battery startup Morrow Batteries filed for bankruptcy. Morrow focused on large-scale ESS battery manufacturing with EU support. This is another major blow to Europe’s domestic battery industry after Northvolt, highlighting funding pressures and cost disadvantages. 2026-05-08
Porsche Announces Closure of Battery Subsidiary Cellforce
Electrive reported Porsche shutting down its battery subsidiary Cellforce. Cellforce, established in 2021, focused on solid-state battery R&D for high-performance EVs with Custom Cells. Closure signals major strategic shift, potentially转向 external procurement or lighter partnerships. 2026-05-09
Orsted Acquires 150MW Michigan BESS Project from ESA Solar
Energy Storage News reported Orsted purchasing a 150MW BESS in Michigan from developer ESA Solar Energy. This is Orsted’s latest expansion in US storage market, continuing its transition from offshore wind to integrated clean energy platform. 2026-05-08
Sungrow Grid-Forming PCS Achieves 19-Second Black Start at World’s First 30MW Test Facility
Energy Storage News reported Sungrow’s BESS + Grid-Forming PCS combination completing black-start testing at its new large-scale plant-level grid-forming test base, establishing system voltage in just 19 seconds. GFM PCS can actively construct voltage waveforms during grid faults, key for renewable + storage island operation. 2026-05-07
Sources: Energy Storage News, Electrive
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