Global Scans · Energy storage · Weekly Summary

• [New] Beijing has doubled its EV charging capacity target to 180 gigawatts by 2027 and made energy storage attachment mandatory for new renewable installations - creating a policy-guaranteed demand floor that operates independently of consumer EV adoption rates. A Whisky with Charles
• [New] An even larger behind-the-meter power generation project is set to kick off in Fort Stockton later in 2026 when Pacifico Energy begins building a 1,300-MW gas-fired facility that will include 21 Siemens turbines, each rated at 62 MW, as well as a 500-MW battery energy storage system. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] Europe is now effectively in the transition period between ADR 2025 implementation and ADR 2027 development; Operators should anticipate future tightening involving: Electric vehicles, Battery-powered equipment, Energy-storage systems, andMultimodal transport consistency. IHMM
• [New] Mexico increases the value of the regional demand for the testing services due to abundant renewable energy potential for green hydrogen production and energy storage. DataMIntelligence
• [New] The integration of hydrogen production with renewable energy systems offers a promising opportunity for grid stability and energy storage in the U.S. Market Data Forecast
• [New] In cooperation with the EIB Group, the Commission will step up support to private investments in the next generation of clean energy technologies including, among others, long-duration energy storage, floating wind, floating solar, ocean energy (wave and tidal), and airborne wind energy. Energy
• [New] DTE plans to add energy storage to serve data centers. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] For 2026, Tesla plans to continue increasing energy storage manufacturing investment, further enhance overall production capacity and delivery capabilities. TESMAG
• Investments in battery energy storage systems is expected to grow by more than 35% in 2026, to an expected US$ 110 billion. Industrial Info Resources
• Approximately $2.2 trillion will be directed toward grids, energy storage, low-emission fuels, nuclear energy, renewable energy sources, efficiency, and electrification. GMK.CENTER
• SEIA increased its energy storage installation forecast to over 610 GWh by 2030, for multiple reasons, including the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. Energy-Storage.News
• Chinese battery giant CATL announced last week it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australian energy infrastructure service provider Zinfra to establish a strategic cooperation framework to jointly pursue energy storage opportunities in Australia. Project Cargo Weekly
• China could meet up to 67% of its energy storage demand by 2050 by redeploying retired EV batteries into grid applications. Auto Recycling World
• GIPCL plans to develop a 20 MW/120MWh battery energy storage system using VRFB technology at its 165 MW natural gas power plant in Vadodara. Energy-Storage.News

Last updated: 21 June 2026