Daily Digest: Friday, 28 August 2026
Your daily briefing for Friday, 28 August 2026: 22 stories from 7 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
Interim reports of CATL, EVE, REPT and other listed Chinese BESS players: Leaders see steady earnings growth, second‑tier returns to profitability
China’s listed battery storage companies have entered the peak interim reporting season, with H1 2026 likely marking the broadest profit recovery in...
Octopus Australia submits 4.8GWh Hanworth Battery Project for EPBC Act approval
Octopus Australia, via its development partner Enervest, has submitted a 1.2GW/4.8GWh BESS for assessment under Australia's EPBC Act....
OptiGrid wins AMPYR Australia battery storage optimisation deal after digital twin benchmarking
AMPYR Australia has selected OptiGrid's OptiBidder platform to optimise the battery storage systems in its portfolio, following a benchmarking process...
Ausconnex starts construction on AU$65 million community battery programme in Australia
Ausconnex has begun construction on the first of eight community BESS planned across Greater Western Sydney, Australia....
Circular Economy Institute launches business verification scheme
MRW Circular Economy Institute launches business verification scheme Assessment programme will be offered to public and private sector organisations t...
Market Snapshot
Market activity today shows continued momentum in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
By Category
Industry News (17)
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Octopus Australia submits 4.8GWh Hanworth Battery Project for EPBC Act approvalEnergy Storage News
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Global Trade (4)
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ESG & Sustainability (1)
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Tomorrow's Watch
Watch for continued developments tomorrow as the industry evolves.
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Published: 28 Aug 2026, 09:00