Daily Digest: Thursday, 16 July 2026
Your daily briefing for Thursday, 16 July 2026: 48 stories from 11 sources across the circular economy sector.
Today's Summary
Key themes include Battery & Energy Storage and Regulatory Updates.
Key Developments
Battery & Energy Storage
Activity in battery recycling and energy storage today.
Regulatory Updates
Policy developments affecting the industry.
UK Market News
Developments in the UK recycling sector.
TOP Today's Stories
Hithium on the European C&I BESS market and its need for a 4-hour solution
A shift is happening in Europe’s commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage market, and integrated energy storage solutions provider Hithium is a...
Defra increases maximum fine for fly-tipping to £5,000
The maximum fine for fly-tipping in England is set to rise by 400% to £5,000 as part of a government crackdown on waste crime. The post Defra increas...
Fluence retains Tier 1 Energy Storage status
Fluence Energy has once again been recognised as a Tier 1 energy storage supplier in the S&P Global Energy 2026 List of Tier 1 Cleantech Companies, ma...
Australia’s New South Wales grants planning consent for 3.6GWh pumped hydro project at former coal mine
Gloucester Coa has received planning approval from the New South Wales government for the 3.6GWh Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar project....
Australia’s Transgrid opens pathway for 900MW of grid-forming battery storage as synchronous condenser costs surge 38%
Australian transmission operator Transgrid has opened a pathway for 900MW of grid-forming inverter-equipped battery storage to contribute to New South...
Market Snapshot
Market activity today shows continued momentum in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
By Category
Industry News (35)
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Hithium on the European C&I BESS market and its need for a 4-hour solutionEnergy Storage News
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Defra increases maximum fine for fly-tipping to £5,000Circular Online
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Fluence retains Tier 1 Energy Storage statusBEST Magazine
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ITAD & E-Scrap (1)
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ESG & Sustainability (6)
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Global Trade (6)
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Tomorrow's Watch
Watch for continued developments tomorrow as the industry evolves.
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Published: 16 Jul 2026, 09:01