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Stronger batteries drive growth in electric tugboat construction
New battery technologies are improving how much energy ships can store, helping more tugboats switch to low- or zero-emission power. As shipbuilding increases, these advances…
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Hithium’s Application Proof Disclosure Falls Short and Deloitte Cannot Feign Ignorance
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has the opportunity to demonstrate that its position as the world’s leading IPO destination in 2025 was built on quality,…
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Why does gas set the price of electricity – and is there an alternative?
A surge in gas prices triggered by the Iran war has caused a knock-on spike in the price of electricity in the UK, Italy and many other European markets.…
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The AI power crunch sparks a 1.5 GWh sodium-ion battery deal
Utility-scale energy storage developer Energy Vault just signed a strategic agreement with Peak Energy, which manufactures sodium-ion energy battery storage systems, to build a battery…
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The US’s first lithium from oilfield wastewater is coming
Element3 just raised a fresh round of funding to launch the first US commercial lithium extraction plants, and it’s sourcing the lithium from oil and gas…
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Lithium shortages could hit by 2028 as EV demand surges
Global lithium demand could top 13 million tonnes by 2050 if the world moves fast on clean energy, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy Transition Outlook…
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What the A1 Filing Doesn’t Tell You About Hithium’s Texas Facilities
Hithium has for a long time highlighted its Texas facility, as a major manufacturing milestone, however the reality is that it’s just an assembly site with regulatory, tariff, and national-security limitations that undermine its expansion narrative.
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EU Plans New Law to Increase Local Solar and Battery Manufacturing
The European Commission has proposed a new law to expand solar and battery production within the EU. The move aims to strengthen the clean energy…
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Greek Energy Companies Partner to Build Major Battery Storage Projects in Three European Countries
PPC Group and Metlen Energy & Metals have formed a joint venture to develop large battery storage projects in Romania, Bulgaria, and Italy. The initiative…
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Large Battery Project in South Africa Shows How Africa Can Store Renewable Energy and Reduce Power Cuts
A large battery storage facility in Worcester, South Africa, supported by the African Development Bank and partners, stores extra renewable energy and releases it when…
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Estonia Breaks Ground on Largest Domestic Battery Storage Project
Estonia’s energy sector has started construction of a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system in Tsirguliina to bolster grid flexibility, reduce price volatility and…
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Spain Energy Summit to Chart Storage and Renewables Roadmap
Senior policymakers and industry leaders will meet in Madrid to set Spain’s strategic agenda on energy storage deployment and renewable integration ahead of key policy…
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Egypt Seeks Chinese Expertise for Battery Manufacturing
Egypt is partnering with Chinese firms to localize energy storage battery manufacturing as part of its push to expand renewable energy and boost domestic industrial…
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Industry Spotlight
What’s next for energy storage?
Lithium-ion continue to dominate, yet new chemistries, such as sodium-ion and solid-state, are beginning to shape the future.
Grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are being deployed at record speed, while Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are redefining how capacity is aggregated and traded.
At the same time, leading companies are making bold moves: some are preparing for IPOs, others are expanding into new markets, and a few are facing scrutiny over supply chain risks and operational setbacks.
For investors, policymakers, and industry professionals, understanding these dynamics is critical.
Here, you’ll find concise blog posts that summarize the news, add context, and direct you to the most credible sources.