US/global storage/LDES records: NY early target/India BESS key/Enphase/SolarEdge/Pylontech/Ormat/EnerVenue/Tigo GO/Crusoe/Form/CHN recycling/China FYP/SolarEast
Key Questions
Has New York met its energy storage targets?
New York has surpassed its 2025 energy storage target, deploying, contracting, or awarding 1,952MW as of March 2026, led by commercial and industrial sectors.
How is battery energy storage supporting India's renewable goals?
Battery energy storage is key to India achieving 500GW of non-fossil capacity, aiding emissions reduction efforts.
What is the US energy storage outlook for 2025?
The US is projected to add 18.9GW of power and 51GWh of storage capacity in 2025.
What products have Enphase, SolarEdge, and Pylontech announced?
Enphase has reached 15GW in deployments; SolarEast offers a 1.2MWh C&I energy storage container; Pylontech built a 200MW/400MWh standalone storage project resilient to -10°C and sandstorms.
What is Tigo Energy's new product?
Tigo Energy launched the GO Optimized Energy Storage System for home use, allowing storage of solar power.
What does China's 15th Five-Year Plan mean for energy storage?
China's plan signals strong support for energy storage growth, including 120GW recycling targets and FYP initiatives, while throttling domestic lithium mining.
How are retired EV batteries being repurposed in China?
China's retired EV batteries are now used to light villages, store solar power, and charge new cars, promoting circularity.
What is the role of long-duration energy storage (LDES) in these developments?
LDES records include NY's early targets, India BESS, and global advancements like sand-based and Form Energy solutions, tracked for deployments, yields, VPPs, and circularity.
NY 1.95GW beats 2025 target (C&I lead); India BESS enables 500GW non-fossil; US 18.9GW/51GWh '25; Enphase 15GW; SolarEast 1.2MWh C&I; Tigo GO home; CNTE opt; EV VPP; CHN 120GW recycling/FYP; sand/Form. Track deployments, yields, VPPs, circularity.