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BatteryPass-Ready develops test environment for battery passports

BatteryPass-Ready: Pioneering the Future of Battery Transparency with Comprehensive Test Environments Introduction As the world increasingly shifts towards sustainable energy solutions and electric mobility, the need for transparency and traceability in battery production has become paramount. The concept of a "battery passport" emerged as a solution to authenticate and track

Compressed Gas For Electricity Storage Claims Are Mostly Hot Air

Last Updated on: 10th April 2025, 10:54 am Three years ago, I published my projection of grid storage demand and solutions through 2060. At the time, various compressed gas electricity storage solutions such as compressed air, liquid air, and liquid carbon dioxide were in my also-ran technologies. My review of

Utility-scale batteries show exponential growth in Italy – pv magazine International

Italy's energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a substantial increase in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). This growth is pivotal for integrating renewable energy sources, particularly solar power, into the national grid. Surge in Utility-Scale Solar Installations In 2024, Italy added 6.8 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic

How Hurricane Ida will impact EV and gas drivers, and power

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Hurricane Ida will affect the price of gas for ICE-car drivers across the US. Were widespread power outages from Hurricane Ida avoidable? UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now

Paxster opens new factory in Norway

  Norwegian electric delivery van manufacturer Paxster has opened a new factory in Sarpsborg. The new factory, which cost about 55 million kroner (approx. 4,780,000 euros) is planned to boost production by 2,250 vehicles per year. Norway’s only electric vehicle manufacturer Paxster has opened a new factory in Sarpsborg, which

Dirt Cheap Batteries Enable Megawatt-Scale Charging Without Big Grid Upgrades Right Away

Dirt Cheap Batteries Enable Megawatt-Scale Charging Without Big Grid Upgrades Right Away The advent of affordable battery technology is reshaping the landscape of energy storage and charging infrastructure. As the demand for electricity continues to surge—from electric vehicles (EVs) to renewable energy sources—the need for efficient, scalable solutions has never

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Powering the Future: How UPS Battery Solutions are Revolutionizing Data Centers

Introduction In an age where digital transformation is at the forefront of every industry, data centers are the backbone of the global economy. They house critical information, manage enterprise applications, and enable cloud computing. As the demand for uninterrupted power rises, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery solutions are becoming essential

Stellantis replaces Citroën CEO - electrive.com

  As the new head of the Citroën brand, Chardon will report to Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis for the Enlarged Europe region. A radical change of direction at Citroën appears unlikely, with Stellantis stating that Chardon is expected to continue “the development of the brand by building

Engie seeks to reassure locals on safety of 300MW BESS project in Texas

Engie, a Houston-based energy company, is developing a 300-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Fannin County, Texas. This facility aims to store excess energy and release it during peak demand, enhancing grid reliability. However, local residents have raised significant safety concerns regarding the project. Community Concerns At a town

Nissan tests an EV motor-magnet recycling breakthrough

In September 2021, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Waseda University in Tokyo announced the commencement of testing a jointly developed recycling process aimed at efficiently recovering high-purity rare-earth elements (REEs) from electric vehicle (EV) motor magnets. (electrek.co) The Recycling Process The innovative process involves several key steps: Heating and Melting:

CATL launches production at new battery factory in northern China

CATL has started battery production at another factory in China. The plant is set to become the Group’s largest production facility in the country. In the first expansion phase alone, which has now been completed, the site in Jining has an annual capacity of 60 GWh. According to CN EV