{
  "id": 12586489,
  "title": "ESS, an opportunity for K-batteries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ess-an-opportunity-for-k-batteries-12586489",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261007/ess-an-opportunity-for-k-batteries"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The global battery market is experiencing a significant shift, with shipments of lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) surging by 71 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to SNE Research. This surge in ESS demand dwarfs the 20 percent year-on-year growth in battery demand for electric vehicles (EVs) during the same timeframe.\n\nSeveral factors are driving this growth in the ESS sector. The surge in demand for AI data centers, where speed and reliability are paramount, is a major contributor. Additionally, the increasing deployment of renewable power generation systems necessitates solutions to address the intermittent nature of these energy sources.\n\nExperts predict that the global ESS market will reach an annual shipment of 1,870 gigawatt-hour (GWh) by 2035, nearly double the current level. The Korean government is actively pursuing policies to bolster the domestic ESS industry, indicating a strong commitment to this rapidly evolving market.",
  "summary": "A new current is reshaping the global battery market. In the first half of 2026, global shipments of lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) reached 461 gigawatt-hour (GWh), up 71 percent from 270 GWh in the same period a year earlier, according to SNE Research. This represents a remarkable leap for the ESS market, especially compared with the 20 percent year-on-year growth in…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "ESS, an opportunity for K-batteries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ess-an-opportunity-for-k-batteries",
        "published": "2026-10-07T08:32:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}