Tag: energy
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Using horizontally connected salt caverns for compressed air storage
Researchers in China have investigated the long-term stability of horizontally connected salt caverns used for compressed air energy storage. They found about 85% of the existing salt caverns in their home country are are suitable for this configuration.
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Qualitas Approaching Deal to Acquire Cubico Stake
Spain’s Qualitas Energy is in advanced negotiations to purchase a stake in Cubico Sustainable Investments, according to reports. The move comes as Cubico draws renewed interest from international investors.
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Reshoring, technology diversification are reshaping the future of energy storage
US energy storage is shifting toward domestic manufacturing and a wider range of battery chemistries to boost grid resilience amid global trade uncertainty and rising demand.
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Modular Battery System Launches for European C&I Market
EFT Energy Solutions has introduced a modular battery system for commercial and industrial users in Europe, allowing businesses to add capacity over time without redesigning the system. It uses BYD LFP modules and standardized configurations to simplify deployment and expansion.
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Ireland targets 201 MW long-duration storage by 2030
EirGrid plans to deploy four-hour battery systems with 75% efficiency to boost grid reliability and support renewable expansion, targeting 201 MW by 2030.
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AI Boosts Life and Performance of Graphite/LFP Batteries
Researchers developed machine learning models that predict degradation and optimize performance in graphite/LFP batteries, aiming to improve both lifespan and efficiency in energy storage systems.
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Challenges of turning EV batteries into second-life storage
Industry experts say that repurposing EV batteries for stationary storage faces barriers in safety, cost, performance uncertainty, and data access, especially given the falling prices of new batteries.
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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
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
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
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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Vistra chief warns: clean energy can’t yet match the reliability of fossil fuels
Jim Burke, CEO of Vistra, said that while wind, solar and battery storage are becoming cheap sources of electricity, they still lag behind thermal power plants (coal, gas, nuclear) in terms of reliability
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Honeywell launches All-In-One Battery Automation Platform
Honeywell introduced Ionic™ Modular All-In-One, a battery energy storage system with built-in energy management and control. It utilizes lithium-ion batteries (250 kWh to 5 MWh), cybersecurity protection, and helps businesses reduce energy costs, support renewable energy, and stabilize power demand.
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Abundant materials key to scaling long-duration energy storage
Jack Thomas of Innovation News Network argues that renewable energy will only be reliable if storage relies on cheap, abundant materials. He points to Elestor’s hydrogen-iron flow battery as a cost-effective route to secure, scalable power.
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Ukraine launches East Europe’s largest battery storage system ahead of winter
Ukraine has launched its largest energy storage project, a 200 MW battery system developed in partnership with the US company, Fluence. The six new facilities can power around 600,000 homes for two hours and will help keep the grid stable during Russian attacks.
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Volvo Penta partners with e-power to supply BESS systems for construction rental giant Boels
Volvo Penta will supply battery subsystems to Belgian firm e-power for BESS units serving Boels Rental’s construction fleet. The compact systems offer silent, mobile energy for rental operations, marking a shift from diesel generators to battery-powered equipment in European construction applications.
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Vertically integrated cell-BESS suppliers lose market share as competition increases
The market share of vertically integrated battery cell and BESS companies has fallen since 2023, market intelligence firm Rho Motion said.
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Voltfang opens second-life battery factory in Germany
German battery storage systems provider Voltfang has inaugurated its manufacturing facility in the city of Aachen, which it says is the largest second-life battery factory currently in operation in Europe. Image credits: Voltfang. The opening ceremony for the Voltfang Future Fab was attended by Hendrik Wüst, Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, who praised the project as…
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Maxeon posts H1 net loss as US import ban hits sales
Maxeon Solar Technologies reported that its financial position deteriorated sharply in the first half of 2025, posting $65.5 million in net losses as revenue tumbled 89.5% year over year to $39 million. Shipments fell dramatically as well, dropping 84.9% to 153.2 MW. Chief Executive George Guo attributed the downturn to the ongoing US Customs and…
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Virtual Power Plants Showed Up for Their Biggest Test Yet. Here Are the Results
If what happened on July 29 in California is any indication of the future of the power grid, then there is reason for optimism. Let’s look at it from the perspective of Tom Weldon, who owns a house on the south end of San Jose and has rooftop solar and a battery system. Weldon didn’t…
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New research shows cast mono wafers are still far from commercial maturity
A Chinese research team has investigated impurity and defect levels in solar cells based on mono cast wafers and have found that around 30% of the devices present an “excessive” reduction in power conversion efficiency. The scientists concluded that cast monocrystalline silicon will unlikely capture a meaningful market share in the near future.
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BP and JERA have officially established a joint venture, with equal ownership
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
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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New real-time measurement process can determine State of Charge and battery operational safety
Impedance measurements are crucial for understanding the capacity and health of batteries, but until now, they could only be performed when the battery was at rest. Due to complex measurement and analysis procedures, characterizing a single battery cell could take up to 20 minutes. This limitation, as described by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology…