Global Scans · Energy storage · Weekly Summary

• [New] Findings from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory emphasize that balancing highly renewable power sectors will require scaling grid-scale and distributed diurnal energy storage capacity up to 200 gigawatts by mid-century. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Analysts expect energy storage deployments of 13.8 GWh for the quarter - a 36% increase from Q1's 8.8 GWh - as Tesla's Megafactory Shanghai approaches capacity. Tech Times
• [New] Countries capable of combining: renewable energy, nuclear power, smart grids, AI-based optimization systems, energy storage, semiconductor infrastructure and advanced cooling technologies will gain a decisive advantage in the emerging global order. Global Panorama
• [New] Wood Mackenzie's latest report aligns with its previous US Energy Storage Monitor for Q1 2026, which forecast that the US energy storage industry will install around half a terawatt-hour of new capacity over the next five years. Energy-Storage.News
• [New] Meeting rising electricity demand will require between 54 and 88 gigawatts of new wind, solar and energy storage capacity over the next 10 years, representing $200 billion in investment. Canadian Renewable Energy Association
• [New] While energy storage retains eligibility for IRC Section 48 E through 2032, solar and wind projects now face significantly tighter timelines. Novogradac
• Global demand for natural flake graphite is forecast to more than double within a decade - rising from approximately 1.2 million tonnes in 2025 to nearly 3 million tonnes by 2035 - driven by the rapid expansion of electric vehicle production and battery energy storage. GlobeNewswire
• TL; DR The U.S. installed battery energy storage system fleet is on track to reach roughly 65 GW by the end of 2026, more than double its early-2025 level, which makes BESS end-of-life a near-term investment recovery priority, not a 2040 problem. Invrecovery
• UK energy regulator Ofgem is expected to announce decisions soon under its long-duration energy storage Cap and Floor support scheme, which is designed to help kick-start investment in large-scale storage projects. Electrek
• Lithium-ion batteries will be the most profitable application segment in 2026 to 2036, spurred by the fast-growing adoption of electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage systems, and portable electronics. FactMr
• Conclusion Energy storage deployment is expected to continue expanding across the United States as renewable generation grows and grid reliability needs intensify. JD Supra
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• DTE plans to add energy storage to serve data centers. Morningstar, Inc.

Last updated: 05 July 2026