Affordable Power Conference & Expo: Innovative Power Generation and Energy Storage Solutions for Data Centers and Other Large Loads

The website is now live and registration is open for the Affordable Power Conference & Expo in Syracuse, NY on November 3-5, 2026. To get more information, register to attend, and get information about exhibiting and sponsoring at the conference and expo, click here.

NAATBatt and NY-BEST are partnering on a new conference and expo focused on the energy storage and power generation needs of data centers and other large loads. The Expo will be a free-to-attend event offering companies providing energy storage and energy generation products to data centers and other large loads the opportunity to highlight their expertise and meet potential customers. The Expo will be co-located with a conference discussing the policy drivers, economics, and innovative new energy technologies shaping this rapidly growing market. It will also address the important question of how the explosive need of data centers for electric power can, through the deployment of innovative new energy technologies and thoughtful policies, be made to benefit all electricity users.

NAATBatt and NY-BEST have released a Call for Speakers, seeking proposals to give talks about new power generation and energy storage technologies that can address the data center/large load power challenge as well as policy initiatives to try to enure that the addition of these large new loads do not raise electricity prices for everyone else. This is the most important issue in the data center industry today. If your company has a technology solution, please apply to speak. A lot of people are looking for effective solutions. To see the Call for Speakers, click here.

NAATBatt 2027 Annual Meeting & Conference

It is not too early to start planning for NAATBatt 2027. NAATBatt 2027, the 18th annual meeting of NAATBatt International, be held on February 8–11, 2027, at the Westin Rancho Mirage in Rancho Mirage, California, just outside Palm Springs. The NAATBatt annual meeting features presentations by leading consulting firms and market analysts about various sectors of the battery market, in-person meetings of all 18 NAATBatt communities, Member Update Presentations by NAATBatt member firms, and simply the best socializing and networking available anywhere in the North American advanced battery industry. Mark your calendar and watch this newsletter for updates about NAATBatt 2027.

New! NAATBatt Job Board

Looking to hire talent in the advanced battery industry or explore new career opportunities? NAATBatt is pleased to launch its new Job Board, designed to connect employers with professionals across the battery and energy storage ecosystem.

NAATBatt members may post job openings free of charge, while non-members can post positions for $250 per listing. All job postings are featured on the NAATBatt website and promoted in the NAATBatt Weekly newsletter for added visibility within the industry.

Whether you are recruiting top talent or searching for your next opportunity, the NAATBatt Job Board is a valuable new resource for the advanced battery community.

Visit the Job Board today:

NAATBatt Job Board 

New Market Report on Energy Storage for Data Centers

NAATBatt has published a new comprehensive report on the energy storage market for data centers prepared by Avicenne Energy. Available exclusively to NAATBatt members through the NAATBatt Resources page, the report provides insights into one of the fastest-growing sectors of the battery industry.

NAATBatt plans to release 3-4 Market Reports annually covering key sectors of the advanced battery market. The next report on the market for LFP CAM and pre-CAM materials in North America prepared by CRU Group is expected to be released in July 2026. Access to these reports is included with NAATBatt membership, offering significant value compared to the cost of purchasing similar research from major consulting firms. Companies interested in gaining access to current and future reports can learn more and apply through the NAATBatt Membership page.

NAATBatt Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Database

Since 2021, NAATBatt has retained the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) (formerly the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), to produce a comprehensive database of all companies in North America active in the lithium-ion battery supply chain. The database can be accessed by clicking here: NLR/NAATBatt Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain.

NAATBatt membership dues pay for the database. As a public service, NAATBatt makes the database available to all users. The database is a public resource intended to make doing business in the North American lithium-ion supply chain easier and more efficient. Thanks to all NAATBatt members for doing their part to make this available to everyone!

The updated database now identifies more than 1,000 companies and more than 1,200 facilities involved in manufacturing, supplying, designing or supporting lithium-ion battery technology in North America. It includes companies involved in mining, material processing, electrode/cell/pack manufacturing, cell component production, recycling/repurposing, and supporting infrastructure such as equipment makers, R&D startups, services, consulting, product distributors, and professional services.

Access the database now to make use of this resource. If your company or facility is not listed but should be, complete the online questionnaire to be include in the next update. Companies are encouraged to review the database and send any corrections to LIB.SupplyChain@nlr.gov.

NAATBatt Communities

NAATBatt has 18 active subject matter committees/communities, offering NAATBatt members a way to hear about new developments in 18 different sectors of the advanced battery industry. And here's the kicker: It costs nothing to join a NAATBatt committee and participate in the community discussions. Just sign up here. NAATBatt subject matter communities are the new "water cooler" of the North American advanced battery industry: the place to hear the scuttlebutt about what is really going on. It makes no sense not to join.

Click here for a list of upcoming meetings.

Community Pulse

Is the U.S. Battery Supply Chain Ready for What Comes Next?

The opportunity is significant – and so are the questions.

Recent discussions within NAATBatt’s Military Batteries Community highlighted a rapidly evolving defense battery landscape, where funding opportunities may range from several million to hundreds of millions of dollars and demand for advanced batteries, particularly for drone applications, is expected to grow substantially.

But increased demand is only part of the equation.

How will the industry demonstrate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance? What standards should define a trusted domestic supplier? And can the battery sector develop a consistent approach to traceability before requirements become even more complex?

The National Power Sources Consortium (NPSC) is working to tackle those questions through a new supply base harmonization initiative. The effort will seek to develop industry-wide compliance requirements and a whitelist of NDAA-compliant companies – an important step toward creating greater clarity and consistency across the defense battery supply chain.

At the same time, battery technologies and materials continue to advance. Meghann Ma of Elementium Materials shared the company’s work on liquid electrolytes engineered for extreme-temperature operation, including solutions designed to perform in temperatures as low as -60 degrees Celsius. Mike Fantini of Lyten highlighted the company’s lithium-sulfur battery technology and plans to produce cells targeting 361 Wh/kg energy density by year-end.

The takeaway? The defense battery market is not simply asking for more batteries. It is asking for greater performance, greater supply chain transparency, and greater confidence in where materials and technologies come from.

The Military Batteries Community welcomes individuals interested in contributing to these conversations and connecting with others across the defense battery ecosystem. Join the Military Batteries Community to get involved and receive updates on upcoming meetings and initiatives.

Board Member of the Week

Beth Gotthelf - Butzel Long

As a NAATBatt International Board Member and attorney at Butzel, Beth Gotthelf is helping shape the future of the battery industry at the intersection of law, innovation, and the energy transition. She leads Butzel's Aerospace & Defense Practice Group and co-chairs its Environmental, Energy, and Sustainability Practice Group. Beth is also an active leader across six NAATBatt committees and the Board of Directors. She credits NAATBatt with creating meaningful connections, strategic partnerships, and access to the people and resources driving the industry's future, making membership an investment in both business growth and long-term success.

• Watch the full interview here
• Interested in meeting Beth and other members of the NAATBatt community? Learn more about membership opportunities and apply to join NAATBatt.

Li-Bridge Corner

Tracking Global Energy Storage Standards Development

Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) across the United States, Europe, and Asia are actively developing important standards for electric vehicles, batteries, and battery materials. Increasingly, these standards are being incorporated into international trade agreements, domestic incentive programs, regulatory frameworks, and military requirements.

Active industry participation in standards development is essential. It helps companies stay informed about emerging requirements that may affect their products and markets while ensuring that new standards support innovation and do not create unintended barriers to market access.

Through this newsletter, Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) will provide regular updates on standards development activities across the energy storage sector and its many applications.

If you have standards-related updates or highlights to share, or if you would like additional information, please contact Bryant Polzin at ANL (polzinb@anl.gov).

Advanced Battery Industry News

Greenvolt Power has signed an agreement with BYD Energy Storage for supply of a 600MW/2.4GWh (gigawatt-hour) BYD Haohan battery system for the Siedlce battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Poland. Construction is scheduled for 3Q26 with commercial operations targeted by end of 2027. (Source: Greenvolt Power)

BW ESS has commenced construction on a 1,000MW / up to 5,700MWh (megawatt-hours) Klostermansfeld BESS in the Mansfeld-Südharz region, Saxony-Anhalt (Germany). (Source: BW ESS)

The Saudi Power Procurement Company announced the list of qualified applicants for the 2nd group of BESS projects with a combined storage capacity of 12,000MWh (3,000MW) across 6 locations in the Kingdom. The list includes Masdar, ACWA Power and TotalEnergies Renewables. (Source: Saudi Gulf Projects)

SK Telecom (SKT) plans to build an AI data center with up to 15GW of capacity in South Korea. The Ulsan facility will be expanded in phases, with 5GW expected to come online starting in 2029 and total capacity reaching 15GW. (Source: SKT)

Meta Platforms is breaking ground on a CAD $13 billion ($9.2 billion), 1GW, AI Canadian data centre facility in Sturgeon County, Alberta. (Source: Meta)

Eversource Energy, National Grid and Unitil have filed long-term contracts for 3 energy storage projects totaling 1,068 MW/4,472 MWh in Massachusetts. The projects, developed by Jupiter Power and Flatiron Energy, are expected to be operational by 2030. (Source: Utility Dive)

Eni (Italy-based) has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in EnergyX's Chilean subsidiary Black Giant SpA, which is developing a lithium project near Chile's Salar de Punta Negra. Eni will invest up to $225 million in the phased project, which will use direct lithium extraction technology and is expected to reach annual production of 52.5 kilotons of lithium carbonate equivalent, with start-up planned for 2028 and full capacity by 2030. (Source: Eni)

Eni Storage Systems (jointly owned by Eni Industrial Evolution and FIB (Seri Industrial Group)) has launched construction works at the Brindisi industrial site for the development of an integrated Italian and European hub for the production of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries. The project envisages a total production capacity of 16GWh per year by 2030. (Source: Eni)

Thailand’s Board of Investment (government agency that promotes investment) has secured over $4.1 billion in electric vehicle (EV) supply-chain investment pledges across 198 projects. The projects cover battery electric vehicles, hybrids, batteries, components, and charging infrastructure. (Source: Tech in Asia)

LG Energy Solution (LGES) has started producing LFP battery cells for ESS at the Tennessee plant operated by Ultium Cells (joint venture with General Motors). (Source: Yonhap News Agency) 

Peak Energy has selected Sacramento, California as the home of its manufacturing facility that will produce up to 4 GWh of sodium-ion battery systems annually. Shipments are expected to begin in 1Q27. (Source: Peak Energy Technologies)

ENGIE and IGNIS have signed a 10-year flexibility purchase agreement covering BESS projects in Spain with a total capacity of 625MWh. The projects are expected to begin operating in 2028. (Source: ENGIE)

VINCI Concessions subsidiary eliso has won an 8-year contract from the German government to install and operate 25 charging stations with up to 180 charge points for heavy-duty EVs across Germany. The project represents an investment of about €100 million ($114 million). (Source: VINCI)

CATL has unveiled its ‘Tectrans II‘ battery for light commercial vehicles, which can charge to 80% (from 20%) in 6 minutes 48 seconds and reach a full charge in under 9 minutes. The battery will come with a 10-year or 1-million-kilometre warranty. (Source: The Driven)

Energy In Motion (India-based) has signed an agreement with CATL to source 500MWh of LFP battery cells and battery pack kits for its heavy-duty EVs. (Source: PV Magazine)

Sungrow announced the commissioning of Tenaga Nasional Berhad's 100MW/400MWh Santong BESS in Malaysia. (Source: Sungrow)

Frontier Power USA (FPUSA) has exercised its exclusive selection right for 4 BESS projects being developed by Stella Energy Solutions. The projects total approximately 230MW/920MWh of capacity and are expected to use Eos Z3 batteries. (Source: FPUSA)

Envision Energy is partnering with Pulse Clean Energy to deliver a 129MW / 310MWh BESS in West Midlands, U.K. The company is also collaborating with ju:niz Energy to deploy 141MWh of its Gen 8 BESS projects in Germany. (Source: Envision Energy, Envision Energy)

SMT Energy (U.S-based) has signed a 7-year, 120MW battery storage swap agreement with Axpo (Switzerland-based) for its newly operational 160 MW/320 MWh Houston IV BESS in ERCOT. (Source: Axpo)

CATL has made a strategic investment in CarbonScape (New Zealand-based) to support the development and scale up of its sustainable biographite technology. (Source: CarbonScape)

Coreshell Technologies has signed an 8-year agreement with L&F to secure a supply of LFP cathode materials. (Source: Coreshell Technologies)

Vattenfall InCharge has agreed to acquire Nima Energy’s Swedish fast charging business, adding 178 ultra fast charging points and 254 planned sites. (Source: Vattenfall)

ChargePoint is expanding its partnership with Optimus Energy Solutions and plans to add over 200 public charging ports across the southeastern United States. (Source: ChargePoint)  

Nio plans to begin construction of its R&D battery base in Shanghai this year that will house 31 lithium battery testing laboratories, 1 lithium-ion cell pilot line and 1 battery pack line. (Source: CnEVPost)

Talga Group has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Mitsubishi Chemical to progress ongoing technical evaluations and commercial discussions regarding potential supply of Talnode® anode products for hybrid EV batteries. (Source: Talga Group)

Kandi Technologies' subsidiary, Kandi Electric Vehicles (Hainan), has signed a 5-year exclusive agreement with Zhejiang Greentown Community Business Group to deploy sightseeing EVs across residential communities. (Source: Kandi Technologies)

Source: CRU Group

Executive Director's Notes