Global Scans · Batteries · Weekly Summary

• [New] Electric vehicles could become cheaper to produce than internal-combustion cars by around 2027, as battery prices fall and manufacturing efficiencies improve. Davis Vanguard
• [New] The U.S. energy storage sector illustrates IoT's role in critical infrastructure: operational battery storage exceeded 40 GW by 2025, up from 47 MW in 2010, with projections of 98 GW by 2030 and 5.6 GW installed in Q2 2025 alone. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Solar photovoltaic generation advanced 26% in 2022, electric vehicle sales increased 55% to exceed 10 million units globally, and grid-scale battery storage capacity is projected to reach nearly 970 gigawatts by 2030, almost 35 times the 2022 level. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Advances in battery chemistry and manufacturing processes will reduce global average lithium-ion battery costs by a further 40% between 2023 and 2030, while improving energy density and cycle life. Zigor
• [New] BloombergNEF and the IEA agree: battery energy storage capacity will increase almost tenfold between 2023 and 2030, from 85 GW to nearly 800 GW. Zigor
• [New] By 2026, hybridization will evolve from a complementary option into a global operational standard, driven by a historic milestone: annual battery energy storage additions will exceed 100 GW for the first time. Zigor
• [New] By 2030, a budget electric car may run on a sodium-ion battery, a long-range sedan on a silicon anode with a liquid electrolyte, and a premium sports car will receive a solid-state battery.
• [New] After decades of research, solid-state battery technology is entering real-world production in 2026, with major manufacturers racing to commercialize what could be the biggest leap in energy storage since lithium-ion cells were invented. To7motor
• [New] Battery recycling will move to the center of industry strategy in 2026. EBBC
• [New] Energy Storage Systems is the fastest growing segment during 2026-2035 due to the rising demand for high-energy-density batteries and supercapacitors. GlobeNewswire
• [New] The EIA projected 20 GW of utility-scale battery storage additions to the U.S. grid in 2026. POWER Magazine
• [New] In 2026, manufacturers could increasingly deploy sodium-ion batteries in stationary energy storage and low-cost mobility solutions. EBBC
• [New] The electric GLC and C-Class are expected to arrive in 2026, combining familiar luxury design cues with next-generation battery technology, fast charging, and advanced driver assistance systems. Elite Traveler
• [New] The Korean tech giant will pursue full-scale expansion of its all-solid-state battery production lines in 2026. Sammy Fans
• [New] Copper markets face projected supply deficits reaching significant proportions by 2035, while lithium demand for battery manufacturing consistently outpaces production capacity expansion rates. Discovery Alert
• [New] The French government's France 2030 investment plan has allocated substantial funding to advanced air mobility, including sovereign battery and propulsion development. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Solid state batteries, promising higher energy densities, are not expected to be aviation certified before 2028 as per the EU's Battery 2030+ roadmap. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Battery technology presented at the Computer and Electronic Show (CES) 2026 showcased energy densities around 400 Wh / kg, charging times that could drop to five minutes, and lifespans far beyond current lithium-ion standards. Dealerfloor
• [New] Under the agreement announced Tuesday, CATL will construct a lithium battery manufacturing facility in the Dianzhong New Area in Yunnan, which will be up and running by the end of 2026. Emerging Market Skeptic

Last updated: 22 February 2026