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BP and JERA have officially established a joint venture, with equal ownership
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bp and JERA form JERA Nex bp, a UK-based offshore wind venture with 13 GW in capacity, deepening UK-Japan ties and expanding clean energy globally bp has now completed five major project start-ups in 2025, adding JERA Nex bp to the list. This new 50:50 joint venture with JERA brings together two major players in energy with a clear focus…
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Hundreds of old EV batteries have new jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the power grid
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East of San Antonio in Bexar County, 500 electric vehicle batteries at the end of their automotive lives will soon be repurposed to provide energy storage for Texas’ electric grid, a California company, B2U Storage Solutions, announced last week. The batteries, housed in 21 cabinets the size of shipping containers, create a second life for…
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Vietnam Advances Ambitious Battery Storage Plans
Vietnam has set targets of 10,000–16,300 MW of battery storage by 2030 under its revised power plan, while formalizing BESS in law and working on tariffs, licensing, and incentives to scale from pilot projects to commercial deployment.
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Huawei Fusion Solar Hosts Global Installer Summit in Dongguan
Over 1,200 installers and partners convened in Dongguan for the 4th and 5th Huawei Fusion Solar Global Installer Summit to share strategies, unveil tools like Smart Design, and deepen collaboration in PV and energy storage markets.
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Transforming Renewable Energy with Innovative Clean Technology Solutions
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Perovskite solar cells, floating wind farms, and next-generation batteries such as solid-state and flow systems are reshaping renewable energy. These advances, backed by supportive policy and community initiatives, are accelerating the shift to clean power.
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Sodium-Ion Batteries Near LFP Parity
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Sodium-ion batteries have achieved cost and energy density levels comparable to those of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, with the latest designs reaching approximately 165-175 Wh/kg and lifespans of up to 10,000 cycles. This breakthrough positions Na-ion for broader adoption in EVs and energy storage systems.
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XCMG and Fortescue haul truck sale is the biggest. EV deal. EVER.
From pioneering its “world’s first” best-practice model for smart mining at China Huaneng’s Yimin Mine and winning the 2025 Decarbonizing Mining Award to ranking among the world’s top four open-pit heavy equipment makers, XCMG is rapidly building a reputation for building high-quality electric equipment options that can do all the work without any of the emissions.
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EXXON PUSHES INTO EV MARKET WITH GRAPHITE TECH PROMISING LONGER BATTERY LIFE
ExxonMobil says its new synthetic graphite can extend EV battery lifespan by ~30% and is being tested by several automakers. The company has also acquired Superior Graphite and is expanding its lithium production to cover most of the EV battery supply chain.
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SOUTHEAST U.S. LEADS EV AND BATTERY MANUFACTURING BUT POLICY SHIFTS THREATEN GROWTH
States like North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee have attracted over $20 billion in EV and battery investments, creating thousands of jobs. Federal rollbacks on clean energy credits and charging grants could slow this momentum.
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Mercedes Partners Farasis to Begin Solid-State EV Battery Shipments in 2025
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Mercedes partner Farasis says its sulfide-based solid-state batteries are in pilot production, with first deliveries due by year-end. The cells promise 400-500 Wh/kg energy density, with higher-capacity versions expected from 2026.
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JinkoSolar, Longi settle global patent dispute with cross-licensing deal
JinkoSolar and Longi settled global lawsuits by agreeing to share key solar cell technologies. The deal ends battles over TOPCon and back-contact designs and shifts the focus toward industry collaboration.
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Panasonic targets 2027 launch for anode-free EV battery
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Panasonic is developing an EV battery that forms a lithium metal anode only after the first charge, boosting energy capacity by about 25%. The design could extend range, cut weight, and reduce reliance on nickel, with market launch expected by late 2027.