ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) is the leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow energy storage solutions. ESS was established in 2011 with a mission to accelerate decarbonization safely and sustainably through longer lasting energy storage. Using easy-to-source iron, salt, and water, ESS'' iron flow technology enables energy security
A ward highlights recent projects in Australia and Europe; reinforces ESS global leadership in long-duration energy storage.. Las Vegas, Nev. – September 13, 2023 – ESS Tech, Inc. ("ESS") (NYSE: GWH), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems (LDES) for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced that it has been
Germany is one of the leading countries in Europe in the adoption of renewable energy. The country has set the target to cover 80% of its gross electricity consumption by renewable energy sources by 2030, which is one of the driving factors for the ESS market in Germany. The incentives and legislations fostering renewable energy would further
ESS hosted a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the company''s growing domestic manufacturing capacity. ESS became the first energy storage manufacturer to be supported by the Make More in America Initiative of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) with the recent approval of a $50 million financing package.
Energy company Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG (LEAG) and ESS Tech Inc. (NYSE:GWH) are planning to install a 50-MW/500-MWh iron redox flow battery in Germany as part of a broader partnership for the deployment of the US company''s energy storage technology in
ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) is the leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow energy storage solutions. ESS was established in 2011 with a mission to accelerate decarbonization safely and sustainably through longer lasting energy storage. Using easy-to-source iron, salt, and water, ESS'' iron flow technology enables energy security
June 15, 2023: ESS today announced plans to build a 50 MW/500 MWh iron flow battery system in eastern Germany in partnership with domestic energy firm LEAG. The flow battery system at the Boxberg Power Plant site is to be commissioned in 2027, following definitive agreements and financial close for the project, which are expected in the third
Munich – June 19, 2024 – ESS Tech, Inc. (ESS) (NYSE: GWH), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems (LDES) for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced that its Energy Center™ system was awarded the Smarter E Award for Energy Storage Technologies at the smarter E Award ceremony occurring in advance
Energy company Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG (LEAG) and ESS Tech Inc. (NYSE:GWH) are planning to install a 50-MW/500-MWh iron redox flow battery in Germany as part of a broader partnership for the deployment of the
U.S. energy storage technology manufacturer ESS Tech, Inc. and German energy provider LEAG cooperate to scale up iron-flow technology to provide long-duration energy storage as part of LEAG''s strategy to become Germany''s Green Powerhouse. Breakthrough Energy supports the cooperation / project within the programme of Energy
About ESS Inc. ESS Inc. designs, builds and deploys environmentally sustainable, low-cost, iron flow batteries for long-duration commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications requiring from 4 to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity. The Energy Warehouse™ and Energy Center™ use earth-abundant iron, salt, and water for the
ESS will work alongside LEAG to construct a 50 MW / 500 MWh iron flow battery system at the Boxberg Power Plant site in Eastern Germany, which is expected to become a building block for LEAG''s broader deployment of energy storage to underpin Europe''s largest clean energy hub.
ESS Tech Inc. (NYSE:GWH) ("ESS"), a leading global manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems, and LEAG, a major German energy provider, signed an initial agreement to accelerate the clean energy transition through the deployment of renewable generation and long-duration energy storage (LDES) using ESS iron flow battery technology.
U.S. energy storage technology manufacturer ESS Tech, Inc. and German energy provider LEAG cooperate to scale up iron-flow technology to provide long-duration energy storage as part of LEAG''s strategy to become Germany''s Green Powerhouse.
ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) is the leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow energy storage solutions. ESS was established in 2011 with a mission to accelerate decarbonization safely and sustainably through longer lasting energy storage. Using easy-to-source iron, salt, and water, ESS'' iron flow technology enables energy security
ESS Inc. CEO Eric Dresselhuys (right) at the announcement of the 500MWh project with LEAG in Germany, in 2023. Image: ESS Inc. Executives at US flow battery manufacturer ESS Inc. have said the company will be able to continue into 2025 and reach a gigawatt-hour of annual production capacity next year.
PORTLAND, OREGON – March 13, 2018 – ESS Inc., a leading manufacturer of safe, low-cost and long-duration energy storage systems, announced today that it will deliver two Energy Warehouse (EW) flow battery systems to Germany. The two 50 kW / 400 kWh batteries mark the company''s first deployments in Europe, setting the stage for active
ESS Inc, ESI partner on 3.2 GWh iron flow battery manufaturing site in Australia Under construction long-duration storage manufacturing site secures AUD 65 million ($45 million) in public and private funds, including AUD 25 million from state government. ESS Inc confirms to ESS News it has ambitions to manufacture in Europe.
June 15, 2023: ESS today announced plans to build a 50 MW/500 MWh iron flow battery system in eastern Germany in partnership with domestic energy firm LEAG. The flow battery system at the Boxberg Power Plant site is to be
ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) is the leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow energy storage solutions. ESS was established in 2011 with a mission to accelerate decarbonization safely and sustainably through longer lasting energy storage. Using easy-to-source iron, salt, and water, ESS'' iron flow technology enables energy security

ESS Inc manufacturing its energy storage system at its Oregon plant. Image: ESS Inc. Iron-saltwater flow battery company ESS Inc looks set to deploy by far its largest project to-date, a 50MW/500MWh system at a renewables hub from German energy firm LEAG, with potential for more.
U.S. energy storage technology manufacturer ESS Tech, Inc. and German energy provider LEAG cooperate to scale up iron-flow technology to provide long-duration energy storage as part of LEAG’s strategy to become Germany’s Green Powerhouse.
It finished 2022 with a production capacity of 800MWh. LEAG until recently had the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) operational in Germany, the 66MW Big Battery Lausitz. Iron-saltwater flow battery company ESS Inc looks set to deploy a 50MW/500MWh system for German energy firm LEAG, with potential for more.
Eric Dresselhuys, CEO of ESS, added: “The deployment of renewables and long-duration energy storage will not only deliver reliable, clean energy to effectively replace the baseload power currently provided by coal, it will deliver economic opportunity and a cleaner environment for Germany.”
ESS systems have already been deployed in commercial microgrid systems, with utility-scale projects underway in the USA and Australia. “We look forward to partnering with LEAG to develop the model for utilities and communities worldwide transitioning from coal to clean, renewable energy,” said Eric Dresselhuys, CEO of ESS.
The European energy storage market is booming with Germany leading residential adoption (+58% YoY) thanks to €500/kWh subsidies. Italy's new tax credits drive 5.2GWh commercial deployments, while UK grid-scale projects exceed 8GWh with 2-hour duration systems. Key selection criteria: German-certified safety (VDE-AR-E 2510), 10+ year warranties, and VPP readiness. Top-performing products include Sonnen's hybrid inverters (98% efficiency) and BYD's Blade Battery (12,000 cycles @80% DoD). For snowy regions like Scandinavia, consider Huawei's -30°C compatible systems. France mandates carbon footprint declarations - Sungrow's ISO-14067 certified solutions gain preference.
For European homeowners, 5-10kWh systems with 3-phase compatibility are ideal. Top picks: 1) Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5kWh, 97% round-trip efficiency) for smart home integration; 2) LG Chem RESU Prime for compact urban installations; 3) SMA Sunny Boy Storage for retrofit projects. Critical features: EU-made battery cells (exempt from CBAM tariffs), dynamic tariff optimization (like Octopus Energy integration), and fire-safe LiFePO4 chemistry. Southern Europe demands 85%+ depth of discharge capability, while Nordic markets require -25°C operation. Always verify CEI 0-21 compliance for Italian grid connection and EnWG certification for German feed-in.