Battery Tech

Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can use their EV battery to keep the lights on longer during a power outage, now that Tesla's expanding the Powershare Home Backup feature. It was previously only available on the Cybertruck, and also requires owning Tesla's Powerwall 3. However, support for the Powerwall 2 and Powerwall Plus is "coming soon." Tesla's EVs aren't the first or only ones with bidirectional charging; companies like Kia and GM also offer vehicle-to-home power on their vehicles, while Nissan's Leaf offered power-to-grid charging years ago. Tesla says the Model 3 and Model Y can extend home backup power to over two days for Pr … Read the full story at The Verge.

Between increasingly extreme weather, rising electricity demands, and the rapid expansion of data centers, energy independence is starting to look less like a talking point for doomsday preppers and more like sound planning. That shift in thinking is driving more homeowners than ever towards solar-plus-battery energy solutions like the industry-leading Tesla Powerwall – but Powerwall isn’t the only game in town, anymore. UPDATE 05OCT26: added the EcoFlow DELTA Pro. more…

As if to prove that there may not be money for universal childcare or nationalized healthcare but there is ALWAYS more money for war, the US Department of War has awarded Amprius a $75 million grant to convert a civilian EV battery production line to churn out high-energy-density batteries for military drones. more…

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap coming back, and more. more…

As battery energy storage systems move into larger and denser configurations, fire and explosion risk has become one of the industry’s most closely scrutinized engineering challenges. At Wärtsilä Energy Storage, Mishaal SyedNaveed has focused his work on that challenge. That combination of utility experience, product engineering, testing, and standards work has made SyedNaveed a finalist […] The post Rising Star Finalist: Mishaal SyedNaveed Advances Battery Storage Fire Safety appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The new BMW i3 40 xDrive still comes with dual-motor all-wheel drive, but its battery has been downsized.

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Samsung SDI is unveiling a range of battery solutions designed for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers at Data Centre World Asia (DCWA) 2026, which kicked off Tuesday in Singapore, as the battery maker seeks to expand its presence in the fast-growing data center market. The event, which is one of Asia's largest data center exhibitions, brings together companies across the data center ecosystem, from design and construction to operations and management. This year’s edition is drawing more than 600 companies from around the world. Samsung SDI is participating in the annual event for the first time, showcasing products and technologies in four exhibition zones dedicated to uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, battery backup units (BBUs), Samsung battery box (SBB) and a range of battery cells. At the UPS zone, Samsung SDI is showcasing a UPS solution that it said was the first in the world to meet all criteria in an indoor large-scale fire test conducted by UL Solutions, a

Samsung SDI has put its next-generation battery solutions front and center in its bid for the artificial intelligence (AI) data center market, showcasing products engineered for enhanced safety and performance. The company participated in Data Center World Asia (DCWA) 2026, Asia’s largest data cente

Elisha Brabin, 36, and three of her children, died after a blaze at their home in Bootle, Merseyside.

Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo has delayed its Ontario plant by two years to 2029, and the ID Buzz will skip another American model year. Its Salzgitter plant in Germany has been making cells since December and supplies a new assembly line at SEAT’s Martorell site in Spain. Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo has delayed its Ontario […] This story continues at The Next Web

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The auto giant's North American EV plan faced another setback this week.

EnerVenue, a start-up co-founded by Full Vision Capital, the family office of Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee Ka-kit, has begun manufacturing a new battery it expects to challenge existing energy-storage technologies dominated by mainland Chinese players, amid surging global demand for green energy. The California-based company can now produce 250 megawatt-hours (MWh) of nickel-hydrogen batteries annually at its factory in Changzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, and plans to raise capacity to...

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Semi launch, Geely’s battery healing fast-charging, Rivian R3, and more. more…

RWE has taken the final investment decision (FID) to build a 400 MW/1,100 MWh battery energy storage system at its Moerdijk power station in the...

Australia just switched on its longest-duration grid battery, and it runs on 144 Tesla Megapacks. RWE’s Limondale battery in New South Wales can discharge for a full eight hours — four times longer than the two-hour batteries that dominate the Australian grid. It’s the first project of its kind in the country. more…

First battery units arrive at what will be the biggest storage facility in Australia's most advanced renewable grid with a share of 75 per cent wind and solar. The post First battery modules arrive at biggest storage project to date in Australia’s most renewable grid appeared first on Renew Economy.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are excellent tools for lowering electric bills by storing energy during low cost

UAE-based investor Masdar and German renewable energy infrastructure asset manager, Luxcara, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to...

Horizon Technology Finance Corp., an affiliate of Monroe Capital, on September 10 said that the RoHo Capital Opportunity Fund LLC, a joint venture formed by Horizon and CR Financial Holdings, Inc., the holding company for Roth Capital Partners, LLC, has provided a $20-million senior credit facility to NeoVolta, Inc., with the ability to increase the facility to $30 million upon mutual agreement. An initial $20 million was funded at closing to support NeoVolta’s continued growth. The post Battery Energy Storage Group Receives Millions in Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Researchers tackled a durability problem in cheaper LMR batteries by changing how the cells are charged and discharged.

Australia's most powerful battery injects a massive and unprecedented amount of power into the grid as it tests its capacity to act as giant shock absorber. The post Massive and unprecedented injection of power as Super Battery tests its full shock-absorber capacity appeared first on Renew Economy.

The delayed Waratah Super Battery may finally be ready to reach full capacity following arrival and energisation of new transformer, after "catastrophic" failure last year. The post Australia’s most powerful battery finally poised to reach full capacity as replacement transformer energised appeared first on Renew Economy.

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US battery storage company NeoVolta Power has locked in five years’ worth of US-made battery cells from Seoul-headquartered SK On to help scale up NeoVolta’s Georgia factory. more…

The former PM – once one-eyed in his support of pumped hydro storage – is proposing to co-develop a four-hour big battery on the outskirts of Melbourne. The post Turnbull turns to battery storage, with giga-scale plan for near Melbourne appeared first on Renew Economy.

The US battery storage market just posted its biggest quarter ever, adding 20.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in Q2 2026. more…

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If you think avoiding fast chargers can save you from EV battery degradation, think again.

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One of the most common questions I get from readers isn’t just about speed or range anymore. Increasingly, I’m hearing more questions about battery safety. People see the occasional viral video of an e-bike battery fire and wonder if they should be worried about charging their battery in the garage, apartment, or workshop. The reality is that quality lithium-ion batteries from reputable manufacturers are remarkably safe, but when failures do occur, they can be dramatic enough that many riders want an extra layer of protection. That’s where products like Yolin’s lithium-ion battery charging cabinet come in. I recently spent some time testing the cabinet, and while I admittedly wasn’t sure what to expect going in, I came away more impressed than I anticipated.  

Battery-based electricity storage projects are a key pillar of grid stability, flexibility and reliable power supply as Egypt advances its energy transition and expands its reliance on renewable energy, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat said on Sunday. Esmat made the remarks during a meeting with Huawei Egypt CEO Benjamin Hou and his […] The post Egypt advances 4,000 MWh battery storage projects to support energy transition appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

LG Energy Solution says the unsolved problem in solid-state batteries is making large cells at scale, and expects the technology to reach smartphones roughly a decade before electric vehicles. Europe’s first solid-state gigafactory broke ground in France in February. The company that has just opened America’s newest battery plant does not think solid-state cells are […] This story continues at The Next Web

I toured a battery gigafactory where executives discussed solid-state batteries, sodium-ion technology, and more.

Samsung SDI, the battery-making arm of Samsung Group, said Friday it will sell part of its stake in Samsung Display to raise funds for future growth investments. Samsung SDI said in a regulatory filing that it will transfer 13.088 million shares in Samsung Display to the display maker, representing about 33 percent of its holdings. The shares are valued at about 4.45 trillion won ($3.2 billion). Once the transaction is completed, Samsung SDI's stake in Samsung Display will fall to 10.2 percent from 15.2 percent. Samsung SDI did not disclose specific plans for using the proceeds, but the funds are expected to be used for facility investments, including its battery plant under construction in New Carlisle, Indiana. The stake sale is seen as reaffirming Samsung SDI's commitment to expanding investments to build a foundation for medium- to long-term growth as the company works to improve its earnings. Demand for energy storage systems and uninterruptible power supply systems has been

Lithium titanate (LTO, Li4Ti5O12) is a well-established battery material that in its pristine state is a poor conductor of lithium ions. It develops high ionic conductivity only during charging, when additional lithium ions and electrons are incorporated into the material.

LG Energy Solution began production on Tuesday at its $2bn Lansing plant, which was originally a GM joint venture before GM sold its stake in December 2024. It will make cells for Toyota’s 2027 Highlander EV and, from next year, for Tesla’s Megapack 3. The battery plant General Motors walked away from opened on Tuesday. […] This story continues at The Next Web

And it doesn't look like the issues are confined to the UK.

Arenko has been selected by Ørsted to deploy its Nimbus optimisation, asset management and […]

The share of energy storage systems, or ESS, in the total revenue of LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI is expected to rise from the 20% range in the second quarter to the mid-30% range by the end of the year. Demand for ESS is growing as power consumption from artificial intelligence data centers s

Between increasingly extreme weather, rising electricity demands, and the rapid expansion of data centers, energy independence is starting to look less like a talking point for doomsday preppers and more like sound planning. That shift in thinking is driving more homeowners than ever towards solar-plus-battery energy solutions like the industry-leading Tesla Powerwall – but Powerwall isn’t the only game in town, anymore.

Egypt is stepping up efforts to boost energy storage capacity as part of its transition towards renewable energy, including the development of a major pumped-hydro storage project in El-Tor, South Sinai. Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat and representatives of Renergy Group Partners, Green Tech Egypt and OAK Holdings reviewed on Sunday progress on an integrated renewable energy project in Sinai. The project combines […] The post Egypt boosts battery storage, hydro‑pumped projects in Sinai appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Big battery built next to a gas generator it may often displace has been completed ahead of schedule. The post New big battery next to gas generator completes last hold point as storage takes more market share appeared first on Renew Economy.

First sod has been turned at a the site of a big battery being developed by Australia's biggest distribution network company – its first foray into utility-scale energy storage. The post Construction begins on network company’s first foray into grid-scale battery storage appeared first on Renew Economy.

Its past charging habits are a mystery. A battery test returned a healthy, though hardly exceptional score.

TotalEnergies has completed a 4.1-MW solar and 1.55-MWh battery storage project at Sonoma State University (SSU), one of the largest solar plus battery systems in Sonoma County, California. Driven by the California State University (CSU) system-wide commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, the project advances campus sustainability strategy and expands TotalEnergies’ robust, decade-long… The post Sonoma State University powers on solar carports and battery storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

Samsung SDI is taking full control of its Indiana battery plant. The South Korean cell maker is buying out General Motors’ 49.99% stake in their joint venture, according to a regulatory filing, ending GM’s ownership in the $3.5 billion factory. That turns the New Carlisle, Indiana plant into Samsung SDI’s first wholly owned battery factory in North America.

Lithium-ion power banks keep catching fire. Is semi-solid-state the safer solution?

The car that kicked off the plug-in hybrid craze among hypercar makers is over a decade old. New battery tech is keeping it fresh.

The two companies’ joint venture in Indiana is dead, but Samsung SDI still wants to build batteries there.

Samsung SDI said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with General Motors (GM) to jointly develop next-generation prismatic battery cells for potential use in future electric vehicles (EV). Under the agreement, the two companies will codevelop prismatic batteries designed to offer high energy density and fast-charging capabilities, extending their partnership in EV development. As part of the deal, Samsung SDI also acquired GM’s 49.99 percent stake in SynergyCells, a joint venture the two companies established in the U.S. state of Indiana. The ownership change reflects shifts in the battery market since the joint venture was announced, including slower-than-expected growth in EV demand. The two companies have decided to pursue other forms of cooperation rather than continue operating the business as a joint venture. With the acquisition, Samsung SDI will secure its first independently operated battery production base in North America. The company plans to use the facility to produce

An electric vehicle battery plant with annual capacity of 27GWh now under construction in New Carlisle, Indiana, will be converted to a sole-operation system under Samsung SDI. Samsung SDI announced on Aug. 11 that it has decided to acquire the entire 49.99% stake in the joint venture Synergy Cells

The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

Tesla Megapacks are now helping support the Texas grid at Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 battery storage project.

Tesla Megapacks are now helping support the Texas grid at Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 battery storage project.

Australian sodium battery start-up claims world-first milestones as storage industry looks beyond lithium, but the technology is excluded from home battery rebate scheme. The post Australian sodium battery start-up claims major milestones as storage industry starts to look beyond lithium appeared first on Renew Economy.

A home-battery company that did not exist three years ago is now worth $13bn. Base Power has raised $1bn in a Series D and launched its own battery, Base Core. The bet behind the number is blunt: the grid cannot keep up with America’s power demand, and thousands of home batteries can. The round values […] This story continues at The Next Web

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to his social media platform X on Thursday night to deny a ridiculous rumor regarding the sale of the company’s Chinese vehicle production plant, Gigafactory Shanghai. On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, claimed in a scathing new report that Tesla was exploring a potential sale […] The post Tesla CEO Elon Musk denies ridiculous Gigafactory Shanghai rumor appeared first on TESLARATI.

Samsung SDI delivered a major earnings surprise in the second quarter, returning to operating profit for the first time in seven quarters as surging demand for AI data center batteries drove a faster-than-expected turnaround. LG Energy Solution also swung to an operating profit in the second quarter, underscoring the growing importance of energy storage systems (ESS) as rising power demand and massive investment in AI infrastructure offset sluggish electric vehicle (EV) demand. Samsung SDI said Thursday that it posted an operating profit of 203.8 billion won ($140 million) in the April-June period, reversing an operating loss of 290.2 billion won a year earlier. The result significantly exceeded market expectations, with analysts largely expecting the company to remain in the red until the second half of the year. Revenue rose 18.5 percent year-on-year to 3.77 trillion won, while net profit reached 471.6 billion won, up 740.5 percent from the previous quarter. Its cumulative operating

Samsung SDI, a major Korean battery manufacturer, said Thursday it swung to a profit in the second quarter from a year earlier, driven by higher battery sales and a U.S. tax credit. In the three months that ended in June, the company posted a net profit of 471.6 billion won ($327 million), shifting from a net loss of 166.7 billion won in the same period last year, it said in a regulatory filing. The company attributed the turnaround to increased shipments of electric vehicle (EV) batteries to Europe and stronger demand for high-voltage batteries used in power tools, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and battery backup units (BBUs). The company also said a sizeable tax credit under the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (AMPC) program of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act helped boost quarterly earnings. Samsung SDI also swung to an operating profit of 203.8 billion won in the second quarter from an operating loss of 397.8 billion won a year earlier. Sales rose 18.5 percent

Samsung SDI on Thursday reported its second-quarter net income of 471.6 billion won ($327 million), shifting from a loss of 166.7 billion won a year earlier. Operating income for the April-June period was 203.8 billion won, compared with a loss of 397.8 billion won a year ago, the company that makes Li-ion batteries and electronic materials said in a regulatory filing. Sales rose 18.5 percent to 3.76 trillion won. The earnings beat market expectations. The average estimate of net profit by analysts stood at 105.7 billion won, according to a survey by Yonhap Infomax, the financial data firm of Yonhap News Agency.

While several automakers step back from EVs, BMW is staying on course with new models and local battery production.

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LONDON — Samsung Electronics has adopted silicon-carbon anode batteries for the Galaxy Z8 foldable smartphone series unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event here and is considering expanding the technology to the Galaxy S27 series. During a press briefing on Thursday, Samsung Electronics Executive Vice President at Mobile R&D Office Moon Sung-hoon said the Galaxy Z8 series for the first time used silicon-carbon battery to improve energy density within the same amount of space. Silicon-carbon anodes significantly increase energy density compared to conventional batteries using graphite anodes. By adopting silicon-carbon anode, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is equipped with a 5,000 milliampere-hour pack, 14 percent larger than that of its predecessor, while maintaining a record-thin profile of 4.1 millimeters. Chinese smartphone makers have been using silicon-carbon for their smartphone batteries, but Moon said Samsung decided to adopt the technology only after it met the company's

LONDON — Samsung Electronics has adopted silicon-carbon anode batteries for the Galaxy Z8 foldable smartphone series unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event here and is considering expanding the technology to the Galaxy S27 series. During a press briefing on Thursday, Samsung Electronics Executive Vice President at Mobile R&D Office Moon Sung-hoon said the Galaxy Z8 series for the first time used silicon carbon battery to improve energy density within the same amount of space. Silicon carbon anodes significantly increase energy density compared to conventional batteries using graphite anodes. By adopting silicon carbon anode, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is equipped with a 5,000 milliampere-hour pack, 14 percent larger than that of its predecessor, while maintaining a record-thin profile of 4.1 millimeters. Chinese smartphone makers have been using silicon carbon for their smartphone batteries, but Moon said Samsung decided to adopt the technology only after it met the company's

AEMO wants future batteries to deliver 7 hours of storage to fill gaps as coal exists, and is forecasting this duration to keep climbing in the 2030s. The post Sweet spot for battery storage now 7 hours – growing to 8.5 hours – as coal exit looms appeared first on Renew Economy.

European defense contractor Saft is set to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the next generation of naval submarines, replacing decades-old lead-acid technology with EV-style packs that promise higher energy density, faster charging, and superior underwater endurance.

Australian electricity market's success in dodging latest round of global price shocks using buffer of firmed renewables rates an honourable mention in latest report from International Energy Agency. The post Battery boast: Australia dodges global gas price shock with help of storage and renewables appeared first on Renew Economy.