Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

Researchers at Chung-Ang University in South Korea have discovered that high-concentration electrolytes can improve the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, making electric vehicles more practical and eco-friendly.

Neoen's Isbillen Power Reserve, set to be Sweden's largest energy storage facility, is underway. With Nidec on board, it's expected to go online in Q1 2025, providing vital frequency containment reserve services.

Gravity Energy Storage Solutions partners with Energy Vault to revolutionize energy storage in Southern Africa, addressing power shortages and accelerating the transition to clean, sustainable energy.

Queequeg Renewables Ltd, a leading UK renewable energy developer, is set to revolutionize the industry with their ambitious plans for over a dozen projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage systems. With a total capacity of 750 MW, they are paving the way for a greener future.

French researchers at PROMES-CNRS have developed a solar-powered pyro-metallurgical process to recycle valuable elements from lithium-ion batteries, revolutionizing the recycling landscape with concentrated solar thermal energy.

Zenobe secures financial close on a 300-MW/600-MWh battery energy storage project in Scotland, bringing significant energy cost savings and paving the way for construction to commence.

ACE Power secures grid-connection approvals for two battery energy storage systems, marking a significant milestone for the company in Australia's renewable energy sector.

Iberdrola, a global renewable energy giant, plans to build six Battery Energy Storage Systems in Spain, using lithium-ion technology and hybrid systems with solar power. These projects will receive significant funding and play a vital role in maximizing clean energy utilization and grid stability.

Tesla's energy-storage division is set to be the company's main growth driver, with installations doubling in 2023 and profits nearly quadrupling.

Grenergy Renovables secures a 15-year PPA for its Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project in Chile, supplying 8 TWh of energy and solidifying its position as a global leader in renewable energy.

Terra-Gen and Mortenson complete the largest solar + storage project in the US, powering multiple entities and paving the way for six more projects in the near future.

Researchers have discovered a carbon-based cathode material that could replace cobalt in lithium-ion batteries, offering higher energy density and faster charging times.

Terra-Gen and Mortenson complete the largest solar + storage project in the US, supplying power to major entities and showcasing a collaboration with the US Department of Defense.

EIT InnoEnergy and Demeter Investment Managers launch €500m EBA Strategic Battery Materials Fund, aiming to strengthen Europe's battery supply chain and decrease reliance on foreign sources.

SENS and Karlskoga are teaming up to assess the viability of a large-scale solar farm and battery storage system, aiming to bring sustainable energy solutions to the region and pave the way for a greener future.