Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

Tesla's Battery Business Surges, Outpacing Electric Vehicles in 2024
Tesla's energy-storage division is set to be the company's main growth driver, with installations doubling in 2023 and profits nearly quadrupling.
Jan 25, 2024 // Storage, TESLA
Chile's Grenergy Secures 15-Year PPA for Massive Solar-Plus-Storage Project
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.
Jan 24, 2024 // Plants, Storage, PPA, Chile, South america, Grenergy
Terra-Gen and Mortenson Unveil Largest US Solar + Storage Project
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.
Jan 23, 2024 // Plants, Storage, USA, North America, terra-gen, PV Power Plant, Mortenson
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
Record-Breaking Solar + Storage Project Powers California's Grid
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.
Jan 19, 2024 // Plants, Storage, USA, North America, terra-gen, PV Power Plant, Mortenson
EU Launches €500m Fund to Boost Battery Material Supply Chain
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.
Jan 18, 2024 // Storage, Europe, eit innoenergy, Demeter Investment Managers
Sustainable Energy Solutions Sweden Plans Massive Solar and Storage Project in Sweden
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.
Jan 17, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Storage, Sweden, Europe, SENS, PV Power Plant, Karlskoga
Wattcrop's Greek BESS Projects Seek Grid-Connection Permits
Greek renewables developer, Wattcrop, is making significant strides in the energy storage sector with its application for grid-connection permits for 273 MW of battery energy storage systems. These projects are set to revolutionize the regional energy infrastructure and boost renewable energy capacity.
Jan 17, 2024 // Storage, Grids, Greece, Europe, Wattcrop
LG Electronics Unveils First US Factory for Advanced EV Chargers
LG Electronics opens first US factory for EV charging stations, boosting America's charging infrastructure. New tech jobs and revenue opportunities await in North Texas.
Jan 16, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Storage, USA, North America, LG Electronics, EV charger
Betavolt's Atomic Energy Batteries: 50 Years of Power Without Charge
Introducing Betavolt's groundbreaking atomic energy batteries - a game-changer in the world of energy storage. With a lifespan of 50 years and no need for charging or maintenance, these batteries are set to revolutionize aerospace, AI, medical equipment, and more. China's innovation in atomic energy and diamond semiconductors puts them ahead of the game.
Jan 16, 2024 // Storage, Betavolt
RedoxBlox Secures $25M to Revolutionize Energy Storage Technology
RedoxBlox secures $15.6 million in grants and financing to advance its thermochemical energy storage technology, aiming to revolutionize industrial heat applications and renewable energy storage.
Jan 15, 2024 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Storage, RedoxBlox
Normanton Energy Reserve: UK's Largest Battery Storage Project Approved
Blaby District Council grants planning permission for UK's largest battery storage project, the Normanton Energy Reserve. A game-changer for grid stability and the UK's transition to net zero.
Jan 12, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe
BYD's $1.4 Billion Investment Sparks Sodium-Ion Battery Revolution
BYD's $1.4 billion investment in a new sodium-ion battery facility in China could revolutionize the EV industry, making Xuzhou a battery production hub and paving the way for wider adoption of this cutting-edge technology.
Jan 10, 2024 // Storage, China, Asia, BYD
Natural Power Partners with Green Switch for Scottish BESS
Natural Power chosen by Green Switch Capital to provide Section 36 consenting support for a 250MW battery energy storage system in the Scottish Highlands, aiming to enhance community involvement and biodiversity.
Jan 9, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, SCOTLAND, Natural Power, Green Switch Capital