Daily Digest: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Your daily briefing for Thursday, 20 August 2026: 35 stories from 9 sources across the circular economy sector.
Today's Summary
Key themes include Battery & Energy Storage.
Key Developments
Battery & Energy Storage
Activity in battery recycling and energy storage today.
TOP Today's Stories
PM announces new powers to tackle waste crime
The Prime Minister has announced that mayors, council leaders, and the Environment Agency will be given new powers to tackle waste crime. The post PM ...
Minnesota university plans 1MW/6MWh zinc battery with Otter Tail Power
Otter Tail Power Company is to install its first battery energy storage system at the University of Minnesota Morris, using zinc-based technology supp...
Windlab, Squadron Energy submit 500MW battery storage system for federal assessment in Queensland, Australia
Windlab and Squadron Energy have referred a 500MW BESS at the Bungaban solar-plus-storage project in Queensland for approval....
‘One market into many’: AER says battery storage systems are reshaping Australia’s NEM
The AER has found that growth in renewable energy and battery storage eased pressure across Australia's wholesale electricity market in 2025....
APA to build 104MWh battery storage system for Evolution Mining’s Ernest Henry operations in Australia
APA Group has taken a final investment decision to construct, own and operate the 104MWh Sybella Creek solar-plus-storage site in Australia....
Market Snapshot
Market activity today shows continued momentum in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
By Category
Industry News (25)
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ESG & Sustainability (5)
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Global Trade (5)
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Tomorrow's Watch
Watch for continued developments tomorrow as the industry evolves.
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Published: 20 Aug 2026, 09:00