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QuantumScape announced the QS PowerBlock, a modular solid-state lithium-metal battery system for AI data centers that delivered four times the power density and five times the runtime of Open Compute Project Open Rack V3 benchmarks in controlled prototype testing. The system brings QuantumScape's solid-state cells into 800VDC, in-rack energy storage that exceeds key OCP specifications and targets 1 MW AI racks, positioning the technology directly inside the power architecture of next-generation data centers. The company has also joined the Open Compute Project, aligning the QS PowerBlock with OCP Open Rack V3 specifications and ecosystem partners, a move that could shape future customer billings and the pace at which its licensing model gains traction beyond autos. QuantumScape's narrative projects $242.3 million in revenue and $13.7 million in earnings by 2029, an earnings increase of about $418.7 million from -$405.0 million today, while more optimistic analysts project about US$335.6 million of revenue by 2029. The company still faces near-term execution risk around Eagle Line scale-up and converting development work into paid, recurring programs.

Lead Intelligent Equipment stated on an investor interaction platform on October 9 that the company can provide customized turnkey line solutions for global AIDC energy storage batteries, and has already secured production line equipment orders from relevant AIDC energy storage customers. The company also stated that its energy storage production line solutions are equally suitable for data center containerized energy storage construction scenarios, and it will continue to seize business expansion opportunities in related fields.

Jinguan Electric announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Jinguan Solar-Storage-Charging has signed an EPC general contracting framework agreement with SPIRO, with a total contract value not exceeding 296 million US dollars including tax, covering 50 grid-connected or off-grid integrated solar-storage-charging station projects in Africa. The company stated that this amount is an estimate based on standard station benchmark prices and planned quantities, and is not the final determined total price; actual execution will be subject to the specific EPC execution agreements subsequently signed by both parties. It is expected that only some batches of stations will be completed and delivered within this year, and contract revenue will be recognized in stages, with a relatively limited impact on the company's operating performance for 2026.

Wuhan Tianyuan announced that its wholly-owned grandchild company Wuhan Tianyuan Shuzhi Engineering Co., Ltd., in a consortium with Ningxia Luyu Integrated Energy Services Co., Ltd., recently signed the 'Ningxia Xiangteng Ningdong Town Jianghan Energy Storage Station Phase II Project Equipment Plus Installation Integrated Project Contract' with Ningxia Xiangteng No. 5 Power Technology Co., Ltd. The contract price is a fixed lump sum of 195 million yuan including tax.

Tesla reported third-quarter 2026 output of over 464,000 vehicles, deliveries above 486,000, and 13.7 GWh of deployed energy storage, while arranging US$30.00 billion in new unsecured credit facilities and term loans. Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX will build and operate the Terafab AI chip complex in Texas, with technology support from Intel, tightening in-house control of advanced semiconductors for Tesla's robotics, autonomy, and energy ambitions. The move raises the stakes for returns on the US$25,000,000,000 plus in planned 2026 capex. Tesla's narrative projects $165.9 billion revenue and $14.4 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 17.0% yearly revenue growth and a $10.6 billion earnings increase from $3.8 billion today, with a $395.57 fair value implying 5% upside. Some of the lowest ranked analysts assume only 7.7 percent annual revenue growth and US$4,400,000,000 in 2029 earnings.

LG Energy Solution reported preliminary third-quarter operating profit of 756 billion won, more than double the 365.5 billion won Bloomberg consensus estimate, a beat of about 107%. Revenue is expected to rise 59% to 9.6 trillion won for the three months ended September 30, according to the company's regulatory filing. The results were supported by U.S. production tax credits tied to the company's expanding energy-storage system production and incentives for American-made electric-vehicle batteries, along with the restart of production at its North American joint-venture facilities and a pickup in EV shipments to Europe. Excluding those U.S. production tax credits, LG Energy Solution would have posted operating profit of 339.1 billion won. Shares rose 4.09% to 407,000 won, their highest level since June 18, sharply outperforming a 0.6% fall in the broader KOSPI index. The company, which supplies batteries to Tesla, General Motors and Hyundai Motor, is scheduled to release its detailed third-quarter results on November 3.