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• [New] Battery and energy storage solution provider Shuangdeng Group plans to invest in a 12 GWh semi-solid battery project for artificial intelligence data center applications under an agreement with the Jiangsu Xuyi Economic Development Zone. TaiyangNews - All About Solar Power
• [New] True solid-state batteries achieving competitive cost and manufacturing yields are more realistically positioned for high-volume commercialization in the early 2030s. Battery Technology
• [New] Lithium solid-state batteries promise higher energy density and safety, but manufacturing challenges delay commercialization until the 2030s. Battery Technology
• [New] Operational solar, wind, and battery assets in the EU will continue to benefit from elevated wholesale prices, as the Iran conflict has caused structural damage to global energy supply. Capstone DC
• [New] Electric construction equipment markets are projected to reach US$ 18 billion by the early 2030s, with CAGRs around 13% as excavators, loaders, dozers, and cranes shift to battery-electric or hybrid architectures. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global battery energy storage system deployment reached approximately 16 GWh in 2024, with projections approaching 100+ GWh by 2030. Discovery Alert
• [New] The CEA has projected deployment of 80 GW of battery energy storage systems by 2035-36 as part of India's long-term generation planning framework. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] China leads the world in battery, solar and electric vehicle exports, and its industries are forecast to face a rise in demand for renewable products. WRAL
• [New] Automotive giant BYD has officially confirmed it will commence limited production of solid-state EV batteries in 2027. The Daily Note
• [New] BEVs are expected to sustain robust growth with the highest CAGR between 2025 and 2032, outpacing other propulsion types, as EV manufacturing scales globally and advances in solid-state batteries and fast-charging infrastructure emerge. Persistence Market Research
• [New] EVs, including battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, are predicted to make up 24.7% of light-vehicle sales in 2026. JD Power Autovista24
• [New] Looking ahead, lithium-ion battery demand is forecast to rise at a 14% compound annual growth rate over the next decade, with lithium demand itself increasing by roughly 12% a year. Investing News Network (INN)

Last updated: 19 April 2026