Batteries

Energy storage

Could the Senate budget throw a lifeline to energy storage?

Grid batteries have surged since they got their own tax credit in 2023. The Senate could spare grid storage projects while cutting incentives for wind and solar.

By Julian Spector . 19 June 2025
Energy storage

PG&E defers restart of huge grid battery next to Moss Landing fire site

The Elkhorn plant almost got back online in time to help California’s grid handle summer heat. But malfunctions in one of its Tesla batteries gummed up the plans.

By Julian Spector . 2 June 2025
Recycling renewables

Li-Cycle’s quest to recycle lithium-ion batteries ends in bankruptcy

The startup halted construction of a major plant in New York and never recovered. Its collapse is one of many setbacks plaguing the nascent battery recycling sector.

By Julian Spector . 28 May 2025
Energy storage

Amid tariff uncertainty, US grid battery industry faces an uphill climb

Domestic battery manufacturing and deployments have been growing fast — but Trump’s tariff wars and looming budget cuts threaten to derail progress.

By Jeff St. John . 13 May 2025
Energy storage

Illinois’ grid needs batteries. Can the legislature deliver?

State leaders are deliberating how to bring more energy storage online. But the clock is ticking to pass a pivotal bill as the legislative session nears its end.

By Kari Lydersen . 12 May 2025
Batteries

Could this 1980s battery design unlock long-term clean energy storage?

Utility Southern Co. will install Inlyte's iron-salt long-duration battery, tech the startup has updated for the era of renewables and data center demand.

By Julian Spector . 7 May 2025
Virtual power plants

Haven to install free solar, batteries for thousands of California homes

The startup is tapping a new state funding pool to help low-income families access the benefits of clean energy and battery backup for their residences.

By Julian Spector . 21 April 2025
Batteries

Base Power lands $200M for rapidly growing home-battery business

The Texas startup wants to become the fastest battery installer in ERCOT by this summer. It will use the new funds to build a factory and expand into other states, too.

By Julian Spector . 9 April 2025
Electric vehicles

How Massachusetts is trying to turn EVs into grid batteries

A first-of-its-kind “vehicle-to-everything” pilot is giving out 100 free chargers to test how EVs can earn money for sending backup power to the grid.

By Jeff St. John . 24 March 2025
Clean energy

Can clean energy break records despite Trump?

Uncertainty over federal tax credits is the only thing that could keep solar power and battery storage from having another huge year.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 14 March 2025