Energy Storage News & Analysis

A sleek, futuristic data center battery array glowing with energy, contrasted with a shadowy lithium mine.

Jan 22, 2026 • 8 min read

The Stationary Pivot: Data Centers Eat the Lithium Supply

Lithium prices are defying the EV slowdown, surging toward $28,000/ton. The driver? A massive shift to stationary storage for AI data centers requiring 99.999% uptime.

#Lithium #Data Centers #Commodities

A dramatic cinematic shot of a modern suburban home at night during a winter storm, with a warm golden glow from the windows contrasting against the dark snowy exterior. In the foreground, a sleek wall-mounted glass-fronted home battery unit is glowing with neon blue status indicators. A digital countdown timer or calendar overlay showing 'DEC 31' is subtly reflected in the unit's glass. High contrast, photorealistic, 16:9, sharp focus, 8k.

Dec 23, 2025 • 8 min read

The Storage Cliff: The Rush for Home Batteries

As the Section 25D tax credit prepares to expire on December 31, homeowners are racing to secure 30% savings on battery storage. This analysis breaks down the math of the 'Storage Cliff' and why 2026 will be the year of the prosumer.

#Energy Storage #ITC #Solar Batteries

Close up of salt crystals morphing into a futuristic battery cell

Dec 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Sodium-Ion: The Salt That Kills Lithium?

Lithium's reign is ending. Sodium-ion batteries are cheaper, safer, and use materials found in the ocean. Here is why the bottom of the battery market is about to crash.

#Battery Tech #Energy Storage #Sodium-Ion