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Coating could lead to commercial lithium-metal batteries
A new coating developed by scientists at Stanford promises to bring lithium metal batteries ‘closer to reality’, by significantly extending their operational lifetime and limiting the occurrence of dendrites at the anode, which can cause short circuiting and fires.
Sep 3, 2019 // Technology, California, USA, battery, North America, Stanford University, SLAC, Lithium metal, Zhiao Yu, Yi Cui
Europe's Metal Sector Asks EU to Help it Deliver Energy Transition
Market association Eurometaux has asked EU policy-makers to enable participant states to support domestic manufacturers of aluminium, zinc and also silicon with state help to make sure products of the metals critical for the transition to reduced carbon energy.
Jan 18, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, silicon, EU, Zinc, aluminium, Cillian O'Donoghue, Eurometaux, metals industry, Ursula von der Leyen
BHE Renewables to Spend $500m in RE-Powered Site in West Virginia
BHE Renewables will purchase greater than 2,000 acres of land in Ravenswood, as well as create it as a renewable energy microgrid-powered commercial site.
Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) will be the initial firm to find on the site to develop a titanium melt manufacturing facility that will make use of 100% renewable resource to produce titanium items for the aerospace and also other industries.
Sep 14, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, aerospace, Alicia Knapp, BHE Renewables, PCC, Precision Castparts Corp., Ravenswood, Steve Wright, Timet
Organic, Cobalt-Free Batteries: The Future of Long-Lasting Power
Researchers have discovered a carbon-based cathode material that could replace cobalt in lithium-ion batteries, offering higher energy density and faster charging times.
Jan 19, 2024 // Technology, Storage, lithium-ion battery, American Chemical Society
Naturgy Harnesses Solar Power in Canary Islands
Naturgy Energy Group SA turns up the heat with 4.2-MW solar farm on Gran Canaria. The Salinetas project features over 7,700 photovoltaic modules and 7.2 GWh of electricity annually. Naturgy obtains 44 MWp of solar projects with support from Spanish government and European Regional Development Fund. Now 100 MW of operational renewables capacity in the Canary Islands.
Oct 18, 2023 // Plants, Naturgy, PV Power Plant, Gran Canaria
Faerch Group Joins European Energy for UK Solar PPA
European Energy has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Faerch Group to supply renewable energy from the 40MW Bubney Solar Farm. This partnership will reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability for Faerch Group while providing a milestone for European Energy's UK energy operations.
Jun 15, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, PPA, Europe, Faerch Group
Acciona Energia secures 12-year CfD for Croatia solar project
Acciona Energia secures 12-year CfD for Croatia's largest solar project, Promina, set to power 69,000 households annually by 2027.
Aug 6, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, PV Power Plant, Croatia, acciona energia
Global South Utilities to Develop Solar-Storage Project in Madagascar
GSU powers Madagascar's future with a 50-MW solar farm, enhancing energy reliability and sustainability in the Global South.
Jul 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, PV Power Plant, Madagascar, GSU
Dimension Completes Major 44-MW Solar Project in California
Dimension Energy's new 44-MW solar farm in Inyokern revolutionizes community solar, saving $18 million for over 2,000 subscribers while cutting greenhouse gas emissions. A bright future awaits!
Dec 9, 2024 // Plants, California, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Dimension Energy
SSE Renewables unveils hybrid solar plans in Wexford
The designer plans to develop a co-located PV-battery at its existing operational Richfield Wind Farm
Jan 24, 2023 // Plants, Storage, PV Power Plant, SSE Renewables, Wexford
Perovskite solar cell with 1,400-hour stability at heats
German scientists have actually established a perovskite PV cell with impressive stability by adding a bilayer of polymers that safeguards the perovskite from corrosion. This design assists to secure the exceptionally delicate perovskite user interface and also provides the cell with astonishingly high conductivity.
Jan 27, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, FAU, Yicheng Zhao, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Innova's Solar Trio: UK Approvals Pave the Way
Innova's latest solar projects in England and Scotland will power over 16,000 homes, with the largest farm in East Suffolk generating electricity for 6,292 local households.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Innova
Vikram Solar Appoints New CEO to Lead 1 GWh Storage Expansion
India’s Vikram Solar names veteran executive to head its storage arm, targeting up to 5 GWh annual battery output.
Dec 3, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, ENERGY STORAGE, India, Asia, Vikram Solar, renewables, Battery Manufacturing
Best Solar Powered Water Bottles
Solar water bottles go far and beyond to quench your thirst and power your electronic devices. The latest innovation of the bottles gives you a water storage container, power output, and a lighting solution at night. The bottles are also ideal for storing energy. Wondering how?
Apr 30, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Solar
Gauteng Province's 800-MW Solar Project to Tackle Energy Crisis
South Africa's Gauteng province tackles energy crisis with 800 MW solar farm cluster and 14 micro-grid plants, ensuring power stability for communities and healthcare facilities.
Feb 27, 2024 // Plants, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant






