The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on Global Battery Testing Market, Century Lithium, Huawei, and others.
Global Battery Testing Market to Reach $45.06 Billion by 2033, Growing 19.4%
The global battery testing market is projected to increase from $13.03 billion in 2026 to $45.06 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 19.4 percent, according to MarketsandMarkets. The five leading companies account for an estimated 49–54 percent market share. TÃœV SÃœD leads with 14–16 percent, followed by Bureau Veritas at 11–12 percent, UL Solutions at 9–10 percent, Intertek at 8–9 percent and SGS at 7–8 percent. Asia Pacific represents the largest regional market, with China accounting for over 80 percent of global battery cell manufacturing capacity in 2025. Recent investments include Mahindra & Mahindra’s $25.6 million battery testing laboratory in India and TÃœV SÃœD’s $44 million environmental testing facility in Michigan.
Century Lithium Secures Nevada Permit for Lithium Processing Demonstration Plant
Century Lithium has received a Water Pollution Control Permit from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection for its demonstration plant at Tonopah Airport in Nye County. Issued October 28, 2026, permit NEV2026117 authorizes construction, operation and closure of the facility supporting the company’s 100 percent-owned Angel Island Lithium Project. The plant will process lithium clay using hydrochloric acid leaching and direct lithium extraction. Previous testing involved a 500-tonne claystone sample containing 0.024 percent total rare earth oxides, comprising 75 percent light rare earth elements and 25 percent yttrium and heavy rare earth elements. Construction remains subject to Federal Aviation Administration approval, while two existing tailings ponds require hydrostatic certification before operations begin.
Huawei Launches LUTERRA S2 Residential Battery System with 336 kWh Storage Capacity
Huawei has launched LUTERRA S2, an integrated residential solar inverter and battery storage system supporting single-phase configurations of 3–10 kW and three-phase configurations of 5–20 kW. The system delivers up to 99 percent efficiency using silicon carbide technology. Up to three inverters can operate in parallel, providing 60 kW maximum output, while 48 battery packs support storage capacity reaching 336 kWh. Backup switchover takes less than 10 milliseconds, supporting off-grid loads up to 20 kW. Fanless cooling maintains noise below 29 dB, with an operating temperature range of −25°C to 60°C. Huawei specifies a design lifespan exceeding 15 years and integrates AI-based energy management for solar generation, storage and EV charging.
