Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), established in 2016, is a prominent investment firm dedicated to financing, launching, and scaling companies that aim to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions across the global economy. With over $3.5 billion in committed capital, BEV has invested in more than 110 companies, ranging from seed to growth
Join Cormac Gilligan, Associate Director of Clean Energy Technology at S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Marian Willuhn, Senior Editor, pv magazine, as they walk through the halls of The Smarter E Europe 2025 in Munich, exploring the latest trends in the power electronics field. In this video, Cormac shares insights
I have been thinking about the idea that some people propose that the United States and a few other countries which emit greenhouse gases in high amounts should pay reparations to people in undeveloped countries. It really feels like a horrible idea, but I have been thinking about it anyway.
Streamlining NEM Connections for Generators and BESS: AEMO’s Strategic Initiative The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) plays a pivotal role in managing the National Electricity Market (NEM) and is dedicated to ensuring a stable, efficient, and secure electricity supply across Australia. Recognizing the urgent need for greater integration of renewable
As we reported in March, the new generation of hopefuls like the UK’s Volklec and Norway’s Elinor Batteries are hoping to learn from the mistakes of past incumbents like Northvolt by partnering with Chinese companies from the outset and scaling at a much slower pace. The European market has faced
Introduction The commercial shipping industry has long been a cornerstone of global trade, but it is increasingly facing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. As regulations become stricter and the demand for sustainable practices grows, marine battery systems are emerging as a transformative solution. This article explores the rise of
Finnish startup Polar Night Energy and local Finnish utility Vatajankoski have together built the world’s first commercial sand-based, high-temperature heat storage system that can be powered by solar and wind. Sand-filled energy storage in Finland Polar Night Energy’s heat storage system is a 23-foot-tall steel container filled with 100 tons
In July 2022, UK-based battery startup Nyobolt secured £50 million (approximately $59 million) in Series B funding to accelerate the development of ultra-fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) batteries. (businessinsider.com) This investment was led by H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders, a subsidiary of Masan High-Tech Materials, a leading global tungsten supplier. The funding
Volvo Trucks has announced plans to unveil its electric truck for long-distance haulage in the second quarter of 2026 – roughly a year from now. However, the manufacturer has already released the first images and key specifications, including details on the battery and the vehicle’s fast-charging capability. It was previously
Bankruptcy trustee Mikael Kubu has now announced that although the search for a buyer for the production plant, known as Northvolt Ett, is progressing, it is currently not foreseeable that a buyer could actually take over production in the near future. For this reason, production, which has continued with the
Investing in VFlowTech: The Role of MOL PLUS Introduction As the global economy shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, innovative companies like VFlowTech are emerging as key players in the renewable energy market. MOL PLUS, a financial platform dedicated to facilitating investments in promising sectors, presents an exciting opportunity for investors
Jinko ESS has launched a new modular 520 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial users. The product will be available for global shipment in Q3 2025. May 22, 2025 Vincent Shaw From ESS News Jinko ESS has unveiled its Dolphin 520 kWh commercial and industrial battery energy
Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! In the past couple of months, an idea has been percolating through Washington and entities dependent on the United States’ good will
Testing the VW ID.7 Tourer Pro S: What the Passat Successor with a Plug Has in Store Volkswagen has long been synonymous with quality, reliability, and practicality, especially with its flagship model, the Passat. As the automotive industry pivots towards electrification, the ID.7 Tourer Pro S emerges not just as
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Chicago-headquartered NanoGraf Technologies, which claims it has enabled the highest energy-density cylindrical 18650 Lithium-ion cell in the world, today announced that its battery has achieved a new industry energy-density milestone of 810 Wh/L (4.0Ah capacity). Ampere hours (Ah) is the amount of energy charge in a battery that enables 1 ampere of current to flow for
In February 2025, Argentina's Energy Secretariat, under the Ministry of Economy, initiated an international tender to integrate 500 megawatts (MW) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) into the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA). This ambitious project, estimated at $500 million, aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the
Battery manufacturer CATL has presented a standardised exchangeable battery pack for heavy-duty electric trucks, following the company’s introduction of similar products for passenger cars in December. The exchangeable battery pack, called 75#, is said to have a particularly long service life. CATL has been working on a battery swap system
