Tristan Rayner
Moving energy via batteries on railways
SunTrain is hoping to ship renewable energy via battery-powered trains, charged from solar and wind, using rail networks.
SolarEdge announces closure of its energy storage division
SolarEdge will shutter its energy storage unit and manufacturing, cutting 500 jobs.
Argonne Lab unveils technique to track battery aging in real time
Argonne Lab uses magnetic resonance to track chemical changes inside working lithium battery cells. without destroying the test cells.
Saudi Arabia launches tender for 8 GWh of battery storage in world’s largest deal
World’s largest storage procurement process is underway in Saudi Arabia for 2 GW/ 8 GWh of storage.
Sweden’s largest battery goes online
Sweden’s largest energy storage investment, totaling 211 MW/211 MWh, goes live, combining 14 sites.
Energy storage installations rise 61% this year
While battery manufacturers have faced tough times in 2024, the sun is shining on the stationary storage market, finds BloombergNEF.
Fast charging gets faster in LFP batteries via electric vehicle maker Zeekr
The fast charging race in batteries has continued, with a Chinese automaker claiming the fastest-charging electric vehicle, as LFP chemistry surprisingly outpaces NMC for fast-charging.
Dutch manufacturer unveils gel lead-acid battery for residential use
A new Dutch home battery has a new twist on old technology: gel lead-acid batteries, for safe operation.
Battery fires in South Korea prompt transparency requirements over EV battery origins
Multiple incidents, including deaths and evacuations, have led to the Korean goverment asking carmakers to voluntarily disclose the makers of batteries in their EVs, with some surprising results.
Solid-state battery from ION reaches 800 cycles, no sign of common solid-state issues
The US solid-state battery developer announced it has achieved 800 cycles with its battery, marking significant progress towards commercialization. If this trend continues, the development holds promising potential for grid-scale projects.
