grid batteries
Coverage of grid batteries in the Nexus archive.
- China Now Wants to Power Brazil Grid, Not Just Drive Its Roads
Chinese carmaker BYD will invest up to R$500m in battery storage in Brazil. Brazil will hold its first auctions for grid batteries on December 2 and 4, attracting Chinese companies like CATL, Huawei, and Sungrow.
- Why North Carolina’s electric co-ops are turning to grid batteries
North Carolina's electric co-ops are adopting grid batteries to address power outages caused by a 2022 summer storm that affected Wake Electric, which serves nearly 60,000 customers in areas including Raleigh, the Virginia border, and the coastal plain.
- The world is installing grid batteries at a blistering pace
Grid battery installations surged by 48% in 2025, reaching 112 gigawatts globally, according to BloombergNEF data. These batteries store solar and other energy for later use.
- For cheaper power, Virginia’s local utilities build small grid batteries
Virginia’s local utilities are building small grid batteries to address rising energy demand and electric rates. The state, known as the world’s data center capital, is adopting large battery systems developed by U.S. companies to manage power needs.
- Big grid batteries are finally on a roll in New England
New England is experiencing rapid deployment of large grid batteries driven by acute power needs and state climate goals, with new installations continuously breaking capacity records. Tracking the largest batteries in the region has become increasingly challenging due to their rapid growth.