By 2050, sodium-ion batteries with fast learning rates could deliver storage at 11–14 €/MWh – cheaper than lithium-ion at 16–22 €/MWh – while also offering higher energy-to-power ratios and high cycle durability, a new research finds. January 9, 2026 Marija Maisch Image: Southern Power Grid From ESS News Any technology aiming to compete with lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) faces the challenge of rapidly declining costs for this already ubiquitous technology. As LIBs continue to expa...

The Indian Ministry of Power has ordered all battery energy storage system (BESS) projects supported under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to meet a minimum 20% local content threshold, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and innovation. December 30, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: FRV Australia From ESS News The Indian Ministry of Power has issued a directive requiring a minimum 20% local content in all battery energy storage system (BESS) projects implemented under the Viability Gap Fundin...

Poland has awarded public support to 172 large-scale battery storage projects totaling 14.5 GWh, with construction required to be completed by the end of 2028. December 19, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Government of Poland From ESS News The Polish government has announced the final list of energy storage projects to receive support under its PLN 4.15 billion ($1.15 billion) subsidy program. The ranking published by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) inclu...

Saudi Electricity Co. has completed a massive storage project across three sites, enhancing grid stability and renewable integration. Once fully operational, the installation will become the world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS). December 18, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Algihaz Holding From ESS News The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially completed grid connection of its landmark battery energy storage project, with a nameplate capacity of 7.8 GWh. The project spans three sites...

Market trends suggest battery energy storage systems (BESS) will likely operate 1.5 cycles per day, bringing the effective storage cost down to just INR 2.8/kWh (0.031/kWh), the Ministry said on Monday. December 15, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: FRV Australia From ESS News The Indian Ministry of Power said in a statement on Monday that the cost of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India has dropped sharply over recent years. Tariff-based competitive bidding during 2022–23 revealed costs of...

The Hungarian government says its new HUF 100 billion ($305.4 million) program will support 10 kW home battery systems to boost solar self-consumption and cut evening-peak demand. December 12, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Senec From ESS News The Hungarian government has launched a residential energy storage program with a budget of HUF 100 billion. Under the initiative, households can install 10 kW battery energy storage systems, with a non-refundable subsidy of HUF 2.5 million to support the purch...

Battery pack prices for stationary storage fell to $70/kWh in 2025, a 45% drop from 2024, making it the cheapest lithium-ion category for the first time, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF). December 9, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: BloombergNEF From ESS News While the pace of price decreases has slowed, lithium-ion battery packs have reached a new record low in 2025. According to the latest analysis by BloombergNEF (BNEF), prices have fallen 8% since 2024 to $108/kWh, making them 93% lower than in 201...

The Chinese Ministry said it will take swift action to rein in aggressive low‑price competition that threatens to destabilize businesses and impede sustainable industry growth. November 28, 2025 Marija Maisch...