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
Introduction The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is underway, transforming the automotive industry and reshaping how we think about transportation. Central to this shift is the advancement of battery technology, which powers these innovative vehicles. As the demand for EVs accelerates, automotive battery wholesale distributors play a vital role in this
For an upfront cost of £99 and a monthly subscription fee of £40, subscribers will receive a Solo 3S charger, installation to their home, and a 48-hour Service Level Agreement. No additional tariff will be charged beyond the customer’s home energy bills and the subscription fee. Pod states that all
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles, residential PV storage systems, and, more recently, mitigating curtailment in large-scale wind and solar power plants. EVs are driving large-scale demand for Li-ion batteries which will result in substantial volumes of spent batteries in the near future. This
The Implications of $66/kWh Battery Packs in China The advent of $66 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery packs in China signals a transformative moment for several sectors, significantly impacting the electric vehicle (EV) market, renewable energy adoption, and the broader economy. As one of the largest producers and markets for batteries
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! Last Updated on: 20th February 2025, 12:56 pm Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the leading
