Tag: New battery tech
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PPC Romania to build battery storage system for renewable sources in Ilfov
Greece’s Public Power Corporation unit in Romania plans to build a new battery storage facility at its Căciulati station in Ilfov to support renewable energy integration and grid balance.
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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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Europe’s first sodium-ion cell made with fully domestic components
Welsh battery breakthrough uses UK-manufactured anode and cathode materials as well as active materials available through local supply chains. Batri plans to scale up material manufacturing and cell building capability.
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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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JA Solar Expands into Energy Storage
JA Solar has set up a new energy storage subsidiary as the Chinese manufacturer moves to broaden its business beyond solar power. The expansion reflects mounting pressure on solar margins and growing demand for storage solutions.
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GG Industries to produce high-tech battery storage with Goldwind tech
GG Industries will locally produce advanced battery-storage systems under the GG Power brand after signing a technology-transfer deal with Goldwind Group, including a 5 GWh automated production line and long-term technical support.
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Is Long-Duration Storage the Next Battery?
As lithium-ion batteries fall short for multi-hour power needs and face growing fire-safety concerns, compressed air energy storage and other long-duration energy storage options are drawing fresh investor and regulatory support as scalable grid-stabilizing solutions.
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Is Energy Storage the Next Goldmine for China’s Solar Giant, Jinko Solar?
JinkoSolar is expanding beyond solar panels and investing heavily in energy storage as global demand rises, and export markets open up.
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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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EV Battery Industry Faces Challenges in the U.S. Despite $28 Billion in Support
Despite over $28 billion in public funding, the expected surge in U.S. electric-vehicle battery manufacturing has largely failed to materialize, with companies scaling back expansion plans and job creation falling short.
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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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France shifts off-peak electricity hours to match solar output
French grid operator Enedis will adjust off-peak hours from 1 November 2025 to include some daytime slots, aiming to align demand with increasing solar generation and reduce reliance on evening fossil-fuel power.
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Leapmotor D19 EREV crossover with 80 kWh battery started taking preorders in China
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has opened blind preorders in China for its flagship D19 full-size crossover SUV, set to launch in the first half of 2026. Available in both BEV and EREV versions, the D19 features cutting-edge specs, including an 80.3 kWh battery for the EREV with 500 km electric range and a 115 kWh pack for…
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Redwood Raises $350 Million to Expand Battery Storage Focus
US battery recycler Redwood Materials has completed a $350 million Series E round led by Eclipse Ventures and joined by NVentures, shifting its strategy toward large-scale second-life energy storage. Energy Storage News
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A New Solid-State Battery Could Take Your EV an Astounding 800 Miles on a Single Charge
Chery has unveiled a solid-state battery with 600 Wh/kg density, capable of powering EVs up to 800 miles. Commercial use is expected by 2027. Energy Storage News.
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Amsterdam powers up city’s largest battery storage project
Description: GIGA Storage has launched the Giraffe battery system in the Western Port area to improve grid stability and support the city’s growing use of renewable energy.
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North Macedonia Sees Surge in Battery Project Submissions
North Macedonia has drawn 4.2 GW worth of battery storage project proposals as investors target the country’s fast-growing renewable energy market.
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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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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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Panasonic targets 2027 launch for anode-free EV battery
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.
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Brazilian solar sector hit by rising curtailment as grid strains
Solar curtailment in Brazil jumped to nearly 20% in early 2025, up from 12% a year earlier, as transmission limits and grid issues strain the system. The losses are costing the sector hundreds of millions of reals and raising investor concerns. Experts urge more storage and major grid upgrades to prevent deeper setbacks by 2030.
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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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Chinese battery storage firm Poweroad proves BESS viability in -40°C climates
Poweroad’s 18.43 MWh battery system operates at -40°C in China’s Karamay Oilfield, replacing 50% of diesel generation with over 8,760 hours of operation. The mobile system uses patented thermal management with zero capacity loss below -30°C, proving battery storage viability in Arctic conditions.
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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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Why this storage investor is choosing execution risk over technology risk
Investment patterns in the energy storage sector are shifting decisively toward late-venture and early-growth opportunities—deals that prioritize scaling proven business models rather than backing untested chemistries or early-stage hardware innovations. Even before the passage of the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBA) reshaped U.S. clean energy policy, 2025 had already been a difficult year for…
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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…