Energy storage

Energy solutions and products companies LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells said they have joined in a multi-year commitment to install energy storage for Qcells’ development projects across the U.S. The post Groups Announce Deal for 5 GWh of Energy Storage Products appeared first on POWER Magazine.

New chemistry overcomes drawbacks that have hampered this promising class of battery

New chemistry overcomes drawbacks that have hampered this promising class of battery

The world’s largest compressed air energy storage facility has reached full operation in underground salt caverns in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu. The post World’s largest compressed air energy storage facility goes online in China salt caverns appeared first on Renew Economy.

Researchers turn discarded cigarette butts into carbon electrodes for supercapacitors, achieving high energy density, fast charging, and long-term stability from toxic waste.

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Researchers from Drexel University who discovered a versatile type of two-dimensional conductive nanomaterial called MXene nearly a decade and a half ago, have now reported on a process for producing its one-dimensional cousin: the MXene nanoscroll. The group posits that these materials, which are 100 times thinner than human hair yet more conductive than their two-dimensional counterparts, could be used to improve the performance of energy storage devices, biosensors and wearable technology.

Energy storage products like the Megapack, Megablock, and Powerwall drove

With data centers projected to consume as much as 12% of total US electricity by 2028, Noon Energy says it has hit a key milestone: successfully operating a scaled-up, ultra-long-duration energy storage system for thousands of hours, capable of delivering clean power continuously for more than 100 hours at a time. more…

Earlier this month, Keele University flipped the switch on its brand-new Green Hydrogen Generation Hub (GH2), tucked away in its…

Terra-Gen, jointly owned by Masdar and Igneo Infrastructure Partners, has reached commercial operations at the Lockhart CL I and II battery energy storage project in San Bernardino County, California. Built and co-located with the Lockhart solar and battery resources already in operation, the Lockhart CL I ESS project provides 69 MW of capacity (276 MWh),… The post Terra-Gen boots up 515 MWh of energy storage in Southern California appeared first on Solar Power World.

A new material called multiscale reduced graphene oxide could mean faster charging and power delivery than traditional batteries allow.

Ever imagine that membranes from hydrogen fuel cells could double as lithium-fishing nets? That’s exactly the kind of out-of-the-box thinking…

OutBack Power will partner with New York-based lithium battery manufacturer Near Prime Technologies (NPT) to offer a domestic supply of battery systems for residential and commercial energy storage. NPT and its parent company C4V will supply OutBack systems with BMLMP (BioMineralized Lithium Mixed Metals Phosphate) cells. The cells are UL 1973 and UL 1642 listed… The post OutBack secures American-made battery cell supply for residential energy storage systems appeared first on Solar Power World.

A Colorado-based company focused on utility-scale battery energy storage has partnered with global technology group Wärtsilä and others for construction of a 500-MWh project near the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas, the latest of several major battery energy storage installations being built in the state. The post Companies Announce Major Energy Storage Projects in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ford announced a series of changes to its gas- and electric-powered vehicle business aimed at dramatically increasing hybrid vehicle production in the face of slowing EV sales. The automaker also introducing some new products as part of this plan, including an extended-range EV version of its F-series truck and battery storage systems to meet growing demand from AI data center construction. The news comes after Ford has weathered years of compounding losses from its struggling EV business. The 122-year-old company once had aspirations to surpass Tesla in battery-electric vehicle sales, but higher material costs and waning demand have since … Read the full story at The Verge.

At the company’s annual Eco-Day presentation, Hithium unveiled three new innovations in long-duration energy storage: the ∞Power8 solution; the ∞Cell; and the ∞Power Solution. The new innovations: ∞Power8 – A 6.9-MW/55.2-MWh, eight-hour long-duration energy storage solution, engineered for all-weather renewable smoothing, multi-hour shifting and stable green power delivery. ∞Cell – A 1,300-Ah eight-hour cell, a… The post Hithium unveils new long-duration energy storage innovations at annual Eco-Day appeared first on Solar Power World.

Lithium market recovering with energy storage systems driving demand, as DLE technology enters commercial production. read more

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The battery storage industry in the U.S. has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, surpassing its most aggressive targets to become one of the largest new sources of power on the grid.

SmartestEnergy US, part of a global energy company helping businesses navigate the energy transition, has selected GridBeyond, a global smart energy company, as its technology partner to optimize battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market. The strategic partnership will leverage GridBeyond’s advanced price forecasting, bid optimization, and trading […] The post SmartestEnergy US Partners with GridBeyond to Optimize Three Energy Storage Resources in ERCOT Totalling 29.7 MW appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Redox-active metal-organic frameworks (RAMOFs) are highly porous materials made of metals and organic molecules linked together by coordination bonds, and they contain redox-active sites that can store electrons (protons). RAMOFs are promising candidates as electrode-active materials for rechargeable batteries.

The U.S. solar industry is constantly remaking itself to adapt to market demands, and so too are the manufacturers producing these renewable technologies. Following that notion, Jinko, a prominent PV module company, recently expanded its manufacturing operations to include battery energy storage systems. With the two complementary technologies under one umbrella, Jinko is supplying the… The post Solar Spotlight: Safe, Smooth and Secure energy storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

Engineers have unlocked a new class of supercapacitor material that could rival traditional batteries in energy while charging dramatically faster. By redesigning carbon structures into highly curved, accessible graphene networks, the team achieved record energy and power densities—enough to reshape electric transport, stabilize power grids, and supercharge consumer electronics.

Canadian Solar is forming a new joint venture with American shareholders for its U.S.-based solar panel and energy storage manufacturing and sales.  This new strategic initiative will allow the company to “resume direct oversight of its U.S. operations.” Canadian Solar will hold a 75.1% controlling stake in the new CS PowerTech, a joint venture between… The post Canadian Solar moves American panel, energy storage operations under new U.S. joint venture appeared first on Solar Power World.

Depending on the jurisdiction, contractors can be limited in their installation locations for residential energy storage systems. Indoor setups may be preferred for accessibility and protection, but they must comply with clearance and safety requirements. It’s often easiest to install batteries outdoors, and most brands have outdoor-rated systems engineered to operate reliably under most environmental… The post Residential energy storage and the great outdoors appeared first on Solar Power World.

Picture this: It’s dusk on the Gulf Coast of Texas, and instead of oil rigs, you’re greeted by towering white…

Battery energy storage system (BESS) projects are complex undertakings that require coordination across engineering, construction and procurement (EPC), financing and operations. Yet even experienced developers and utilities can stumble over a few critical details that determine a project’s success. TruGrid has implemented protocols in the planning and contracting phases of projects that have saved asset… The post 5 overlooked details that can ruin energy storage projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Energy storage developer Fullmark Energy announced the ITC transfer of $46 million to a buyer in the industrial sector for its operational 125-MW/290-MWh Redwood Projects portfolio. The transaction demonstrates the continued effectiveness of the Inflation Reduction Act in mobilizing private capital for renewable energy infrastructure. The strategic ITC transfer provides Fullmark Energy with enhanced financial… The post Fullmark Energy completes $46 million ITC transfer for energy storage portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA), the premier U.S. tradeshow and conference series for solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing, today unveiled an expanded program for IESNA Texas, its regional event taking place November 18-19, 2025 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. Building on its successful debut, this… The post Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Texas 2025 Features 40% Larger Exhibition and Enhanced Programming Second-annual event developed to expand opportunities for solar + storage professionals in the Lone Star State. appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Two companies active in the global clean energy space are collaborating on what they say is Europe’s largest battery energy storage installation. LEAG Clean Power GmbH and Fluence Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of Fluence Energy, on November 7 announced a 1-GW/4-GWh system that will be built in Jänschwalde, Germany. The post LEAG, Fluence Building Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Fullmark Energy has reached commercial operations of its 65-MW/130-MWh San Jacinto storage project in Banning, California. The milestone marks the final project within Fullmark Energy’s Redwood Projects portfolio — a strategic collection of energy storage facilities across Southern California — to achieve commercial operations. The Redwood Projects portfolio consists of four projects — San Jacinto,… The post 290-MWh Redwood energy storage portfolio now online in California appeared first on Solar Power World.

By Sungrow North America As renewable energy transforms the grid, energy storage lies at the center of this transition. According to Wood Mackenzie, over the next four years the U.S. community, commercial and industrial (CCI) market is expected to install 2.5 GW of energy storage, with the majority of projects trending towards smaller applications of… The post Powering the future: Sungrow’s liquid-cooled ST Series for community and C&I energy storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill on Oct. 29 that would help build 3 GW of utility-scale battery storage in the state, according to WAND. By incentivizing new storage buildouts and VPP programs, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act aims to help the unstable grid better accommodate skyrocketing demand posed by… The post Illinois House passes bill to expedite energy storage to stabilize grid appeared first on Solar Power World.

Officials with Denmark-headquartered Aalborg CSP said the company has developed technology that could convert retired coal-fired power plants into thermal storage facilities for renewable energy. The post Denmark Group: Old Coal-Fired Plants Can Be Converted to Thermal Energy Storage Facilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Technology group Wärtsilä said the company will deliver the largest DC-coupled hybrid battery energy storage system (BESS) in the National Electricity Market (NEM) in Australia, reflecting a growing trend toward hybridization of storage assets with co-located renewable generation. The post Wartsila Supporting Major Australian Energy Storage System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This startup is about to conduct the biggest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel Found Energy, a startup in Boston, aims to harness the energy in scraps of aluminum metal to…

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Rondo Energy just turned what it says is the world’s largest thermal battery, an energy storage system that can take in electricity and provide a consistent source of heat. The company announced last week that its first full-scale system is operational, with 100 megawatt-hours of capacity. The thermal battery is powered by an off-grid solar…

Openings at overseas energy storage operations flood John Yang’s screen anytime he browses recruitment websites, with listed giants and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alike offering salaries well above those typically found in China’s manufacturing sector. “Job seeking has never felt easier. The only worry is whether the new role could last beyond next year,” joked Yang, Thailand director at a Shenzhen-based energy storage firm. Yang’s experience reflects the recent, rapid overseas...

GoldenPeaks Capital and Envision partner to deploy 1 GWh of advanced battery storage across Europe. The post GoldenPeaks Capital and Envision sign MoU to deliver next-generation battery energy storage projects in Europe appeared first on Renew Economy.

As more energy storage is added, residents in some places are pushing back due to fears that the systems will go up in flames, as a massive facility in California did earlier this year. The post Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects appeared first on Power Engineering.

The development of new compounds and novel ways of storing energy are some of the research fields commentators say could be contenders for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry announced Wednesday.

Sungrow Power Supply, the world’s largest producer of solar inverters and energy storage systems, has joined a growing number of mainland Chinese companies seeking to float shares in Hong Kong, taking advantage of the city’s stock market boom. Based in Hefei, the capital of eastern Anhui province, Sungrow led the world with 870 gigawatts of cumulative installed capacity of inverters – devices that convert the power produced by solar panels into a format of electricity that can be consumed by...

The cost increases means that Snowy 2.0 has gone from bargain of the century to merely a very good technical and economic investment.  The post Snowy 2.0: Energy storage for one cent per person per day appeared first on Renew Economy.

WattFlow, a new software platform for C&I energy storage and microgrid sales teams, has officially launched. Designed to streamline project qualification and proposal creation, WattFlow enables sales professionals to generate accurate, customer-ready proposals in less than ten minutes. Traditionally, sales teams in the C&I storage market face long delays waiting on engineering support to model… The post WattFlow launches new proposal software for C&I energy storage, microgrids appeared first on Solar Power World.

Researchers develop an electrolyte that overcomes the low-capacity high-operating-temperature issues of previous hydrogen storage setups

Researchers from the Freunberger group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have unveiled pivotal insights into the redox chemistry of oxygen and reactive oxygen species (ROS). While some ROS play essential roles in cell signaling, the particularly harmful singlet oxygen damages cells and degrades batteries.

PG&E argues that this project provides a unique, fully sustainable solution to address power resiliency amidst the growing challenges of wildfire risk in California. The post Energy Vault, PG&E launch ‘world’s first’ ultra-long duration hybrid battery + hydrogen energy storage microgrid appeared first on Power Engineering.

Another week, another patent filing with the USPTO from Rivian. Filings from Rivian, published today, detail an ornamental headlamp design, as well as a home energy storage system similar to Tesla’s Powerwall. Could this be our first glimpse at Rivian’s version of home energy management technology, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities? more…

Tigo Energy announced it will be releasing the Tigo GO Optimized Energy Storage System (ESS) to the Puerto Rican market at the Energy 2025 tradeshow in San Juan. In addition to the release, Tigo will showcase enhanced energy production through Reclaimed Energy with Tigo TS4 MLPE optimization, as well as announce expanded customer support infrastructure… The post Tigo to release new energy storage system for Puerto Rico market appeared first on Solar Power World.

A copper cobalt nanocomposite on nitrogen-doped carbon enables energy storage, water purification and hydrogen fuel, offering a cheap sustainable alternative to noble metals.

Chemical engineers in Australia have designed a new kind of electrolyte which combines 2 different salts to improve the performance of safe and affordable, rechargeable aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs). According to a new study in the journal Nature Sustainability, pouch cells made with the electrolyte retained 93% of their capacity after 900 charge-discharge cycles at […]

The Austrian Torrent and Avalanche Control Centre has deployed a Liebherr-developed battery energy storage system to power the cranes, offices, and equipment used in the construction of this year’s consolidation barrier – a critical piece of infrastructure designed to keep Austrians safe from avalanches and landslides this winter. Here’s how it’s going. more…

The US battery storage market just had its biggest quarter ever. In Q2 2025, a record 5.6 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity came online, according to the latest US Energy Storage Monitor report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. more…

The U.S. energy storage market set a record for quarterly growth in Q2 2025, with 5.6 GW of installations, according to the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. The utility-scale market led the way, setting a record with 4.9 GW installed in Q2,… The post U.S. energy storage sets new record with 5.6 GW installed in Q2 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

A new report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie shows the U.S. energy storage market set a record for quarterly growth in April through June of this year. The latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor from the groups reports 5.6 GW of installations during the second quarter of 2025. The post Energy Storage Market Has Record Quarterly Deployments appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Researchers developed a single-step AACVD method for nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes on copper, optimizing synthesis for improved electrochemical properties.

Ammonia is used in fertilizer and many industrial processes. It is also seen as a promising way to store and transport energy, as it is safer and easier to handle ammonia than hydrogen gas. Using plasma, the fourth state of matter, scientists have created a material that boosts ammonia production.

As part of the research collaboration, Google will fund a portion of the costs for LDES pilot projects developed for SRP’s grid. Google will evaluate data on the pilot projects’ operational performance and provide input on the research and testing plans. The post Google, Salt River Project to research non-lithium long-duration energy storage solutions appeared first on Power Engineering.

At an event in Las Vegas yesterday, Tesla revealed a new utility-scale battery configuration that it claims can significantly lower construction costs for utilities, along with faster installation. Its new “Megablock” is pre-engineered; more assembly done in a factory allows for 23 percent faster installation, according to Tesla. That’s supposed to translate to up to 40 percent lower construction costs. It’s essentially supposed to be a plug-and-play platform, incorporating hardware and software services, to help utilities quickly meet rising electricity demands from data centers, electrified homes and vehicles, and manufacturing.  The Megablock incorporates Megapack 3, the latest iteration of Tesla’s battery storage system that the company also debuted at the same event. The latest Megapack has a “drastically simplified” thermal

A leading photovoltaic (PV) inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider said it is bringing new products to the North American market. China-headquartered Sungrow on September 9 showcased the products at the RE+ 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The lineup of new products includes a second-generation modular inverter for utility-scale PV projects; the next-generation […] The post Sungrow Introduces New Solar, Energy Storage Products for North American Market appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Veteran marine and industrial power solutions company Volvo Penta has joined forces with energy solutions provider e-power to build battery energy storage systems (BESS). Volvo Penta’s battery systems for energy storage will power BESS units built by e-power that can be catered to a range of applications, most notably construction rental clients like Boels Rentals in Europe. more…

Using modeling through analytics, battery energy storage system operators can determine exactly what size system they need for their site with advanced predictive software. The post Analytics Can Help Energy Storage Operators Find More Revenue appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The increasing power demands of data centers are adding urgency to grid resiliency and renewable energy projects. Data center electricity use is expected to grow 300% by 2035 as hyperscale cloud computing companies race to adopt new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). Renewable energy and microgrid solutions will play an essential role in the digitalized and electrified future. The post Preparing Energy Storage Technology to Support Data Center Power Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Sources say decision to pull products takes effect from end of 2025 Exclusive  Huawei's product portfolio in Britain is about to shrink again with suppliers informed that its battery energy storage systems (BESS) are to be discontinued locally by the end of 2025.…

A leading provider of grid-connected energy storage solutions announced the start of commercial operation for a project in Imperial County, California. LS Energy Solutions (LS-ES) on September 4 said its Big Rock 200-MW/400-MWh site, which was developed in partnership with Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF), is the company’s largest energy storage installation to date and its first for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) grid. The post LS Energy Solutions Brings California Energy Storage Installation Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

LS Energy Solutions has commenced commercial operations at the Big Rock energy storage site in Imperial County, California. The 200-MW/400-MWh project, developed and operated in partnership with Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF), is now providing resource adequacy (RA) and ancillary services for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) electrical grid. “We are thrilled to… The post 400-MWh Big Rock energy storage project now online for CAISO appeared first on Solar Power World.

Germany-based TWAICE, a provider of predictive analytics software for battery energy storage systems (BESS), has announced a three-year partnership with independent power producer Fullmark Energy. TWAICE on August 27 said its Battery Storage Analytics platform will support four energy storage installations operated by Fullmark in Southern California. The sites will have a total capacity of […] The post TWAICE, Fullmark Energy Partner on California Energy Storage Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

China’s Ambassador in Cairo Liao Liqiang said that Chinese companies have successfully completed Egypt’s first fully integrated photovoltaic (PV) energy storage project, with a capacity of 300 megawatt-hours, in Aswan Governorate. The project was fully connected to and operational on the national grid within just 60 days, two months ahead of schedule, he said. Liao … The post Chinese companies completed Egypt’s first fully integrated PV energy storage project in 60 days appeared first on Egypt Independent.