Battery Tech

Its LFP pack had 90% health at 26,000 miles. That’s not a disaster, but it’s worse than the chemistry’s reputation suggests.

China battery giant launches two major initiatives aimed at improving the sustainability of battery manufacturing, recycling and reuse – backed by a some of Europe's biggest EV makers and home battery companies. The post China battery giant launches major new push for “circularity” amid EV and home storage boom appeared first on Renew Economy.

Moment Energy has officially opened what it says is the world’s largest second-life EV battery factory, bringing new battery energy storage manufacturing capacity online just six weeks after announcing the project.

CATL launches TENER, the first commercially ready sodium-ion battery energy storage system designed for grid storage and renewable energy support.

Apple’s next Pro Max model could beat Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra on battery size, especially in markets where it ships without a physical SIM tray.

Researchers believe they have found a way to recover almost the full life of lithium-ion batteries, through a relatively simple process that could cut battery recycling costs by more than 50 per cent. The post Electrochemical “bath” could bring spent lithium-ion batteries back to life, cut cost of recycling in half appeared first on Renew Economy.

A major renewable energy developer and a leading independent asset manager have joined to support a portfolio of battery energy storage systems in Poland, part of the continuing buildout of new power infrastructure across Europe. The post Battery Energy Storage, Grid Investments Surge Across Europe appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Samsung SDI expects to return to profit this year after spending the past year strengthening its business fundamentals, CEO Choi Joo-sun said Wednesday as the battery maker marked its 56th anniversary. Speaking at a commemorative ceremony at the company's headquarters in Giheung, Gyeonggi Province, Choi said the company had laid the foundation for renewed growth despite a challenging business environment. "Over the past year, we have steadily strengthened the fundamentals of our business with a mindset of 'pessimistic optimism,' laying the groundwork for a renewed leap forward," Choi said. "As promised earlier this year, we expect an earnings turnaround to be achievable this year." The comments come as Samsung SDI seeks to recover from slowing global electric vehicle demand and intensifying competition in the battery industry. Choi highlighted several achievements across the company's businesses, including securing a series of energy storage system projects, signing supply agreements

A four-year-old Model 3 Performance scored 88% battery health in Tesla's own test—lower than its owner expected, but close to a prediction by a third-party app.

The Japanese group plans to mass-produce data-centre battery cells in Kansas by fiscal 2028, redirecting a large slice of its AI infrastructure investment toward storage. The companies that built batteries for electric cars are discovering a new and hungrier customer: the data centre. Panasonic plans to localise production of data-centre battery cells in the United […] This story continues at The Next Web

A WIRED investigation reveals organised gangs repeatedly stole Tesla battery shipments from its Nevada factory, prompting tighter security and raising concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities.

Researchers are developing an AI-powered system to improve energy flow between apartment buildings, paving the way for cheap,

Samsung SDI will invest about 30 billion won (about $20 million) in US battery startup Forge Nano. It is interpreted as a move to strengthen its production capacity in the US in strategic industries such as aerospace and defense.Forge Nano announced on June 25 (local time) that it has signed a strat

AutoSpies.com - Protecting car buyers everywhere.

Less than three years ago, residents of Green Charter Township, a rural community of roughly 3,000 people in central Michigan, packed a hall to celebrate what they saw as a victory for local democracy. They had recalled every member of their town board and installed replacements who promptly killed a $2.36 billion electric vehicle battery plant proposed […] This story continues at The Next Web

Robin Zeng Yuqun, head of the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, has played down expectations for the much-hyped solid-state battery technology, predicting an inflection point would not take place until 2030. The founder and chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) also warned on Tuesday that commercial viability of the next-generation batteries was yet to be established. “Based on a measure of level one to nine, the technology has only reached level four so far,”...

Sunrun has a new virtual power plant (VPP) program that is geared toward powering hyperscalers. The residential solar and storage installer is working with Tesla and Renew Home, an energy management platform, on the effort. The trio plans to provide more than 16 GW of residential energy storage capacity to hyperscalers and utilities by aggregating… The post Sunrun, Tesla say they have 16 GW of existing home battery capacity to send to utilities appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian Solar subsidiary e-STORAGE is supplying a 75-MW/381-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to be installed alongside Apex Clean Energy‘s 150-MW Coldwater Solar project being developed in Branch County, Michigan. e-STORAGE will deliver a BESS that combines SolBank 3.0 battery blocks with power conversion systems and e-STORAGE’s proprietary EQ‑S Energy Management System into one coordinated… The post Canadian Solar storage subsidiary supplying battery for 150-MW Michigan solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Utah’s largest solar and battery storage project is now officially generating electricity.

Fifteen big battery projects, almost all with four hours of storage and nearly half of them destined for Queensland, named as winners in latest Capacity Investment Scheme tender – a storage-only affair. The post Fifteen big battery projects named in 16 gigawatt-hour CIS storage tender, nearly half of them in Queensland appeared first on Renew Economy.

CATL has unveiled what it says is the world’s first real-world validated sodium-ion energy storage solution, with global deliveries to begin in the middle of 2027. The post CATL debuts world’s first field-validated sodium-ion battery storage system appeared first on Renew Economy.

A new finance offer backed by the CEFC hopes to remove the “barrier of large upfront costs” that still blocks access to solar and batteries for many households. The post VPP pioneer adds finance deal to “one-partner solution” for home solar solar and battery storage appeared first on Renew Economy.

After losing 20% of its capacity in its first two years, this abused Tesla’s battery degradation appears to have almost plateaued.

Trump tariffs, slow EV sales and a competitive market have hit the supplier to Australia's biggest battery project, and it has put its storage business into a new j-v. The post Supplier of Australia’s biggest battery hives off its storage business due to low sales and margins appeared first on Renew Economy.

AutoSpies.com - Protecting car buyers everywhere.

Solid-state batteries promise longer range, faster charging, and improved safety, but durability has been a major hurdle. Researchers in China are getting closer after developing a new solid-state battery electrolyte system that maintained over 84% of its capacity after 350 charge cycles.

Elon Musk has challenged Bill Gates' scepticism about Tesla Semi trucks, citing their commercial performance and reigniting debate over batteries in heavy transport.

A commercial sodium-ion battery from Chinese manufacturer Hina matches Tesla’s lithium-ion cells on manufacturing quality and internal design, according to an independent teardown published in the Cell Press journal Cell Reports Physical Science. Researchers at Germany’s RWTH Aachen University measured cell-to-cell resistance varying by just 5.3% across 120 cells — a sign of tightly controlled mass production rivaling the best lithium cells on the market.

Here’s some exciting news in the world of hydrogen energy! The UK government just announced a whopping £86.5 million funding…

Researchers found that a Chinese sodium-ion battery performs far better than expected, with production quality and design features comparable to Tesla’s batteries. If engineers can improve cold-weather charging and energy density, sodium could become a cheaper and more abundant alternative to lithium for EVs and large-scale energy storage.

Less than three years ago, residents of a small rural township in the US state of Michigan packed a community hall to celebrate what many saw as a victory for local democracy over a Chinese-headquartered battery manufacturer. The residents of Green Charter Township prayed, cheered and congratulated one another for overturning a town board that had supported Gotion’s proposed US$2.36 billion electric vehicle battery project. As the new board quickly rescinded the Gotion plan, the residents...

Researchers have developed a novel class of nanotube membranes that enable ultrafast ion transport. The findings open new pathways for high-efficiency clean energy generation, lithium recovery and molecular separation.

After a sharp early drop, this Tesla Model Y's recent battery health test suggests this mostly fast-charged LFP pack has settled down.

One of the biggest isolated grids in the world continues to flex its energy storage muscle with the approval of a huge six-hour big battery and a brand new proposal for an eight-hour BESS. The post WA big battery blitz: Six-hour giant with 4.8 GWh of storage approved as smaller 8-hour project joins queue appeared first on Renew Economy.

Ford has launched Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary that will manufacture large-scale battery energy storage systems for utilities, data centres, and industrial customers. The company has committed roughly $2 billion to the operation, which repurposes a Kentucky plant originally built for electric vehicle batteries. The subsidiary is led by Lisa Drake, who reports directly to Ford […] This story continues at The Next Web

Boron nitride nanotube membranes rapidly and selectively transport lithium ions, boosting prospects for clean energy, lithium recovery and molecular separation.

Storage specialist has nine projects in its portfolio in Australia, with two going public on the EPBC on one day. The post Macquarie storage offshoot presents two four-hour battery projects for federal green tick appeared first on Renew Economy.

The domestic battery industry is showing a clear contrast in factory operation rates as it enters a ‘chasm’ phase, which is a temporary stagnation in demand in the electric vehicle market. Unlike LG Energy Solution and SK On, which were hit hard by the slowdown in electric vehicle demand, Samsung SD

Tiny clay channels let water move charge efficiently, enabling an early-stage supercapacitor made from water, clay and graphene for greener storage.

Solidion Technology shares rise after unveiling BEEP battery technology for drones, eVTOL aircraft, AI data centers and space uses. Importance Rank:  1 read more

The electric X5 arrives this summer. Expect it to be a range king thanks to one of the biggest battery packs in the segment.

The first front-wheel-drive Tesla will weigh way less than a Model 3 but still offer plenty of range.

GM follows other car makers into grid scale storage, but it has chosen to focus on sodium-ion technology, which it argues is lower cost and safer. The post GM bets the house on new sodium-ion battery technology in major push into grid-scale storage appeared first on Renew Economy.

GM says new battery tech and Vehicle-to-Grid power will help make bidirectional charging a default feature across lineup. Importance Rank:  1 read more

State-owned utility says it is in discussions to invest in non-lithium technologies with up to 12 hours storage duration, following the "standout" success of its first ever investment, a very big up to 4-hour battery. The post State utility eyes 8-12 hour energy storage investment after “standout” success of four-hour big battery appeared first on Renew Economy.

Electricity demand from AI data centers is pushing everyone — including automakers like GM and Ford — into the energy storage business.

There are more than a quarter of a million V2G-capable GM EVs on the roads already.

General Motors is pushing into energy storage for data centres and the electrical grid, announcing a sodium-ion battery development partnership with Peak Energy, a lithium iron phosphate supply deal with LG Energy Solution, and an expanded relationship with Redwood Materials. The moves mark GM’s clearest signal yet that it sees its $900 million investment in […] This story continues at The Next Web

A new prototype cell production lab will let GM develop cheaper cells faster, expanding its battery business to boost its future EVs and potentially lower their batteries' cost.

GM is expanding efforts to capitalize on the expected growth of energy storage and data centers and the development of next-generation sodium-ion batteries.

A Finnish startup’s startling claims to have a production-ready ‘miracle’ solid-state battery have thoroughly collapsed under independent scrutiny.

Wind giant says "DC-coupled" battery technology piloted in Victoria will be included in all new Australian projects, starting with a shovel-ready wind farm in NSW. The post Global wind giant plans to plug battery storage into turbines at all new Australian projects, starting in NSW appeared first on Renew Economy.

While rechargeable batteries are generally very safe, fires at home, workplaces, and even on commercial aircraft are now on the rise. Here's why and what I keep on hand to stop them.

The latest news and headlines from Yahoo! News. Get breaking news stories and in-depth coverage with videos and photos.

Next-generation Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) batteries that charge in minutes are expected to add fuel to global sales of the country’s carmakers. An EV battery that goes from a 10 per cent to a 98 per cent charge in under six-and-a-half minutes was the star of the Super Technology Day event staged in Beijing in April by the world’s biggest producer of batteries for EVs, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL). Earlier, the world’s leading EV maker, Shenzhen-based BYD, unveiled a battery...

New York City alone saw a total of 800 lithium-ion battery fires that resulted in 30 deaths and 400 injuries between 2022 and 2025

This Model Y was predominantly fast-charged for six months but its battery remains very healthy.

Repairs to one of its three transformers allows Australia's most powerful battery to reach full storage capacity, but still short of delivering its full "shock-absorber" contract. The post Transformer repair allows Australia’s most powerful battery to reach full storage capacity appeared first on Renew Economy.

After announcing a new three-year collaboration with Nissan to advance low-cost, solid-state EV batteries, Gelion’s tech may be the secret to leveling the playing field with China. more…

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, attended on Thursday the signing ceremony of two agreements to establish separate battery energy storage stations with a combined capacity of 1,500 MWh in Zafarana and Benban.  An agreement was also inked to build a factory producing battery storage systems with an annual capacity of 3,000 MWh. […] The post Egypt signs deals for 1,500 MWh battery storage projects  appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Construction of the LTESA-winning battery is set to start this year after the federal government gave the project the environmental green light. The post Contested big battery with up to 10 hours of storage gets final green light appeared first on Renew Economy.

Battery energy storage specialist ELM MicroGrid has spent more than two decades building a nationwide energy storage and utility infrastructure businesses. Now, the company is bringing that expertise home with the installation of a new battery energy storage system at a solar microgrid project in Peoria, IL. more…

The rise in lithium-ion battery fires in the UK now occurs every five hours. Learn how unregulated e-bikes and improper disposal worsen this threat and the urgent need for stricter safety rules.

Changes to Cheaper Home Batteries scheme takes some heat out of a red-hot market – for both home solar and storage – but the numbers are still high. The post Households still going big on solar and storage, but new battery rebate settings calm red-hot market appeared first on Renew Economy.

Researchers developed a “talkative battery” that transmits internal and external temperature data through existing power connections using load shift keying. While validated with NTC-based sensing, the method could also support future nano-enabled sensors printed or embedded inside large-format lithium-ion cells.

It’s long been rumored that the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery capacity would be the largest ever seen in an iPhone, with a report back in February suggesting that it could get close to 5200mAh. The same leaker has now reported on the iPhone 18 Pro capacity and is suggesting that we will see only very modest gains over last year’s model … more…

Nextpower announced a definitive agreement to acquire Prevalon Energy for up to $365 million, aiming to enhance its technology platform.

DTE Energy partners with LG Energy Solution on a $1.6 billion Michigan battery storage expansion to boost grid reliability. Importance Rank:  1 read more

The deal comes as the South Korean battery company expands its energy storage systems business in the U.S.

German energy giant RWE says it received official sign-off to operate Australia's first eight-hour battery energy storage system at full capacity. The post Australia’s first eight-hour battery system moves to full capacity after receiving landmark grid approvals appeared first on Renew Economy.

LG Energy Solution has completed the sale of factory building assets belonging to L-H Battery Company, its U.S. joint venture with Japan’s Honda, to Honda for 3.74 trillion won, equivalent to about $2.49 billion. The company said the move is aimed at improving operational efficiency at the joint ven

Australia's biggest distribution network says new community battery will offer cheaper bills, more effective grid management, and back more renewables. The post Network says new community battery will deliver cheaper bills to locals from storage as a service scheme appeared first on Renew Economy.

Chinese PV tech giant joins long list of suppliers for a massive multi-gigawatt solar and battery storage project that is being designed to deliver 24/7 power. The post China giant joins list of suppliers to massive “round-the-clock” solar and battery storage project appeared first on Renew Economy.

SK on has completed the reorganization of BlueOval SK, its US battery joint venture with Ford, and will operate the Tennessee plant independently. Although the companies embarked on a large-scale joint investment to target the North American electric vehicle market, they have shifted to independent

Chinese power giant Sungrow unveils a series of new storage and micro-grid technologies, including a scaled up battery product that can deliver 1 GWh in 12 days. The post Miners, microgrids, EVs and other loads: New inverter technologies take battery storage to new markets appeared first on Renew Economy.

AutoSpies.com - Protecting car buyers everywhere.

OCI Holdings, the green energy and chemical conglomerate best known for producing polysilicon for solar panels, is expanding its footprint in the North American power grid. The company said Wednesday that its Houston-based subsidiary, OCI Energy, has broken ground on a major utility-scale battery storage project in Bexar County, Texas, amid a broader corporate push into the North American renewable energy market. The project, dubbed Alamo City, is being developed in partnership with San Antonio’s municipal utility, CPS Energy. Spanning a 140,000-square-meter site, the facility will boast an output capacity of 120 megawatts and a storage capacity of 480 megawatt-hours, making it one of the more significant grid-balancing installations in the region. Scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2027, the installation is engineered to discharge up to four hours of continuous backup electricity during peak demand periods — enough to supply roughly 30,000 households in the San Antonio

BNEF's latest annual New Energy Outlook details a "much changed" global market, spurred by energy security and huge uptake of cheap solar and batteries. The post Solar will be largest power generator in “much changed” world by 2032, but battery storage is the big mover appeared first on Renew Economy.