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10/01/2026

The U.S. energy storage market reached a record 18.9 GWh of deployments in Q2 2026, highlighting the growing role of batteries in meeting rising electricity demand.

According to Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP), the market added 5.4 GW of storage capacity, with energy capacity rising 16% year over year despite a 7% decline in power capacity.

Utility-scale storage led the market, accounting for 4.7 GW and 17.6 GWh of deployments. Longer-duration systems, including four-hour batteries, are increasingly being adopted to support grid reliability and address localized constraints.

Residential storage also expanded, adding 676 MW and nearly 1.2 GWh, with energy capacity up 48%. Looking ahead, Wood Mackenzie expects U.S. storage capacity to grow more than 50% over the next five years, reaching 207 GW and 715 GWh by 2031, driven partly by expanding AI data center demand.

Wood Mackenzie and ACP report expanding system durations and data center expansion continue to lift the long-term domestic outlook.

10/01/2026

California’s clean energy transition takes another major step forward as domestic battery manufacturing expands across the region. According to reporting from the Sacramento Business Journal, Peak Energy has officially started moving production equipment into its new factory at Metro Air Park.

The facility will manufacture utility-scale energy storage systems, focusing on massive 55-ton units rated at 3 megawatts each to support electric grid reliability. Alongside equipment installation, hiring is actively underway: the company has made its first local hire, aiming for 50 team members when manufacturing begins in February, with plans to scale to 250 employees.

Building high-capacity energy storage locally is essential for stabilizing the grid, integrating renewable generation, and positioning Northern California as a pivotal hub for battery technology. Great momentum for clean tech and industrial job growth.

Peak Energy hired its first employee for its Sacramento battery factory.

10/01/2026

India is accelerating its renewable energy transition with a major new investment in grid infrastructure and energy storage.

The Indian government has approved a ₹1.86 trillion ($19.42 billion) renewable energy programme aimed at strengthening transmission networks and expanding battery storage capacity.

Under the programme, ₹1.36 trillion will support upgrades to intra-state transmission systems, enabling the evacuation of up to 135 GW of clean energy. This is critical as renewable capacity continues to grow faster than transmission infrastructure.

Another ₹500 billion incentive scheme will support the installation of 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS), helping store solar power generated during the day for use when demand rises.

The initiatives support India’s target of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based power capacity by 2030, up from approximately 304 GW currently.

India's cabinet has approved a 1.86 trillion rupees ($19.42 ​billion) renewable energy programme to ‌help improve existing grids and add storage, the country's information minister said on ​Wednesday.

09/30/2026

The U.S. solar industry is taking another step toward strengthening domestic critical material supply chains.

We Recycle Solar (WRS) has announced plans to build what it describes as the first end-to-end critical materials recovery facility for retired solar panels in the U.S., located outside Dallas, Texas.

Scheduled to launch in Q3 2027, the 10-acre facility is expected to recover up to 96% of the silver, copper, silicon, aluminum, and glass contained in end-of-life panels. WRS says its process will operate entirely within the U.S., eliminating the need for offshore processing.

The facility is designed to process one panel per minute, while the company plans to invest approximately $100 million in four additional U.S. locations over the next four years.

As solar deployment accelerates, domestic recycling could help recover valuable materials, reduce landfill waste, and improve supply-chain resilience for the growing clean energy sector.

Within the next four years, We Recycle Solar said it plans to invest about $100M to develop four additional locations across the US.

09/30/2026

We’re Hiring: 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 – 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐕 & 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞

At Staten Solar, we are scaling our engineering capabilities to deliver next-generation solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Design Manager who thrives on technical precision, end-to-end design ownership, and practical, buildable engineering solutions.

👉 Role: Design Manager – Solar PV & Energy Storage
👉 Location: Remote / Work from Home (India)
👉 Project Scope: Commercial & Utility-Scale US Solar PV & BESS Projects
👉 Schedule: PST Overlap required
👉 Reporting To: Head of Engineering

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐨
As our technical design lead, you will bridge conceptual design and shovel-ready construction packages:
✔️ End-to-End Electrical Design: Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from scratch, DC/AC system sizing, stringing, and clipping/loading analyses.
✔️ Rigorous Engineering Calculations: Execute cable sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and protection coordination under NEC, CEC, and IEEE standards.
✔️ Permit & IFC Deliverables: Produce complete, construction-ready drawing packages with zero ambiguity for AHJs and field contractors.
✔️ BESS Integration: Lead battery and PCS sizing, duration/cycle modeling, and AC vs. DC coupling architecture.
✔️ Interconnection Engineering: Navigate utility compliance across CAISO territories and California utilities (Rule 21, PG&E, SCE, LADWP).
✔️ Value Engineering & BOMs: Generate accurate, optimized BOM/BOQ takeoffs and resolve field RFIs with practical engineering judgment.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐫𝐞
⚡ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
⚡ Experience: 6–10+ years of hands-on design experience with solar PV and energy storage systems.
⚡ US Market Fluency: Strong working command of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and US utility interconnection standards.
⚡ Software Toolkit: Highly proficient in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and tools like HelioScope, PVcase, or Aurora.

⚡ Execution-Driven: A self-starter who takes genuine pride in clean drawings, constructability, and technical accuracy.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲
📩 Send your resume and portfolio of relevant US solar/BESS deliverables to: [email protected]

09/30/2026

NLC India is expanding beyond solar and wind by building a diversified energy storage portfolio that combines Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with pumped-storage projects.

According to its FY2025-26 Integrated Annual Report, NLC and its subsidiary NLC India Renewables Ltd. have secured a contracted storage pipeline of 3,300 MWh across multiple projects.

The portfolio includes a 250 MW/500 MWh BESS project in Tamil Nadu, a 600 MW solar project paired with 300 MW/1,800 MWh of BESS, and additional storage projects awarded by utilities in Punjab, West Bengal and Gujarat.

NLC is also pursuing pumped-storage projects, including two 50 MW projects in Neyveli, a proposed 1,100 MW development at Palar-Porathalar in Tamil Nadu, and a 500 MW project at Salandi in Odisha.

With 1,785 MW of operational renewable capacity and a target of 10,110 MW by 2030, NLC is increasingly integrating generation with storage to improve renewable power flexibility and grid reliability.

NLC's storage strategy is not limited to batteries. The company is also pursuing PSPs, including two projects in Neyveli and larger projects in Tamil Nadu and Odisha

09/30/2026

India Energy Week 2027 is expected to expand significantly, with around 17,000 square metres of exhibition space already booked, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said at a curtain-raiser event in Kolkata.

Themed “Unlocking Innovation, Securing Energy, and Shaping Tomorrow,” the event is gaining momentum months ahead of its scheduled edition.

IEW has grown substantially in recent years. In 2023, the event attracted more than 35,000 participants, 326 exhibitors and 60 sessions. By 2026, participation reached 75,000, with 700 exhibitors, 100 conferences, 120 conference sessions, 550 global expert speakers and representation from more than 120 countries.

The growing scale highlights India’s expanding role in global energy discussions, spanning energy security, innovation and emerging technologies. As global energy markets face continued uncertainty, platforms such as IEW provide opportunities for industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to exchange ideas and explore solutions shaping the future energy landscape.



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Union Minister Hardeep Puri announced that India Energy Week 2027 is expected to be larger, with significant exhibitions already booked. The event aims to address global energy challenges and innovations.

09/29/2026

California is taking further steps to accelerate electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed six new bills designed to streamline charger deployment, expand charging access, and improve transparency around zero-emission vehicle incentives.

Among the measures, SB 969 fast-tracks public charger installations, while SB 1283 extends streamlined permitting to related work such as trenching, electrical upgrades, solar canopies, and battery storage.

AB 1820 reduces permitting barriers and fees for EV charging projects at apartments and mixed-use developments, supporting drivers without private garages or driveways.

The legislation comes as California’s EV market continues to expand. The state recorded more than 2.7 million cumulative ZEV sales by the end of 2025, while ZEVs represented 19.1% of new vehicle sales in Q2 2026.

With more than 216,000 public and shared-private charging ports already installed, streamlined permitting could further support California’s charging network expansion.

California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, has signed six bills aimed at accelerating the deployment of EV charging infrastructure.

09/29/2026

The U.S. electricity mix continues to shift toward renewable energy, with solar, wind, and battery storage showing strong growth through the first seven months of 2026.

According to a Sun Day Campaign analysis of U.S. Energy Information Administration data, renewable electricity generation increased 10.7% year over year during this period. Utility-scale solar generation rose 22%, while small-scale solar increased 12.6%, hydropower 9%, and wind 5.9%.

Renewables accounted for more than 29% of U.S. electricity generation in July, compared with 22.3% at the beginning of the current Trump administration.

The capacity trend is equally notable. Utility-scale solar capacity increased 32.7%, wind capacity grew 8%, and utility-scale battery storage doubled over the first 18 months of the administration.

Meanwhile, U.S. coal capacity declined 2.4%.

The data highlights the continuing expansion of America’s clean-energy infrastructure despite policy and market challenges.

Trump administration appears to have bet on the wrong horse, with renewables surging and coal power shrinking despite his bluster and conspiracy theories.

09/29/2026

India’s solar manufacturing sector continued its rapid expansion in the first half of 2026, adding 50.6 GW of module manufacturing capacity and 9.7 GW of cell capacity, according to Mercom India.

By June 2026, cumulative manufacturing capacity reached 261.7 GW for modules and 36.6 GW for cells. The much faster growth in module capacity is widening the manufacturing gap and contributing to continued reliance on imported cells.

Solar cell and module imports increased 18% year over year in H1 2026, with cells accounting for 81% of total imports.

Gujarat remained India’s leading solar manufacturing hub, hosting nearly 45% of module capacity and more than 36% of cell capacity. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu followed for modules, while Tamil Nadu and Telangana were major cell manufacturing centers.

Meanwhile, India installed a record 27 GW of solar capacity during H1 2026, highlighting strong domestic demand.

India added 50.6GW of module manufacturing capacity and 9.7GW of cell capacity in 1H 2026, according to Mercom.