- Entering the TWh Era with Innovations in Battery Manufacturing - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Out with “giga”, in with “tera”. Global lithium-ion battery production capacity stands at roughly 600 GWh per year today and is expected to reach at least 3 TWh by 2030. There is even talk of North American capacity reaching 1 TWh by the end of the decade, up from a paltry… more..
- Emerging Recycling Players and Technologies - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Something on the order of 3 TWh of batteries are going to be produced annually by 2030. This translates to roughly 12 million kilograms of battery cells. The community is working quickly to build a sustainable battery supply chain. Central figures in this rapidly changing space convened at the 40th International… more..
- The Battery Crunch is Coming; How Can the World Solve It? - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The decarbonization of both transport and power generation by 2040 will be essential to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and meet global emissions targets. Achieving this goal will require the replacement of current vehicle stock and the transformation of energy infrastructure. more..
- Long-life and High-energy Batteries from Dahn and Meng - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The International Battery Seminar and Exhibit celebrated its 40th anniversary this March with over 2100 delegates in Orlando, Florida. The record-breaking attendance was felt most strongly when everyone came together in one room to hear Jeff Dahn and Shirley Meng discuss the latest developments on long-life and high-energy batteries, respectively. more..
- Beyond EV Surplus: Energy Storage Comes Into Its Own - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | At the International Battery Seminar, Iola Hughes, research manager at consultancy Rho Motion, reported shifts in the energy storage market. Rather that being simply a surplus market, battery energy storage systems (BESS) have grown into the fastest growing portion of energy demands. more..
- Amprius Technologies, University of Bayreuth Win Best of Show Awards in Florida - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Two Best of Show winners were named today at the International Battery Seminar, Orlando, Fla., recognizing both the best new product in the battery industry and the best poster on display at the event. more..
- Tesla Engineer Takes Battery Innovator Award, Talks Manufacturing Efficiencies, Recycling - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Drew Baglino of Tesla accepted the Shep Wolsky Battery Innovator of the Year Award yesterday at the International Battery Seminar in Orlando, Fla. Shep Wolsky founded the International Battery Seminar in 1983 and was a tireless champion of battery innovation. more..
- Finalists Named in Inaugural Best of Show Awards at the International Battery Seminar - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Twenty-two new products to be presented at the International Battery Seminar, March 20-23, Orlando, Fla., have been chosen as finalists in the inaugural Best of Show awards program, recognizing the best new products in the battery space. more..
ASI Supplies Drying System to Energy Storage Provider
May 15, 2023
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Green Bay
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Wisconsin
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United States
Press Release: May 2023 ASI, Division of Thermal Technologies, Inc., supplies a single-zone drying system to an energy storage start-up and producer that has developed a commercially viable non-lithium energy storage technology. The single-zone roll-support drying system incorporates both convection and infrared (IR) heating. Both heat sources are electrically powered. Variable frequency drives on the supply and exhaust fans, in conjunction with PLC-based heat and air velocity control loops, allow for precise air temperature and air flow control. An automated external retraction system permits easy web up, cleaning, and access to the dryer’s interior. A LFL (lower flammability limit) analyzer …
LithTech launches revolutionary technology that increases the production of lithium for batteries
May 15, 2023
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Australia
May 7, 2023 | Australian company, LithTech, has launched its 2023 capital raising program to finance the development of its patented magnesium separation technology that significantly increases the brine extraction of critical raw materials, such as nickel, lithium, cobalt, copper, and natural graphite. The University of Queensland’s Dow Centre has economically and technically endorsed the technology following successful lab-scale testing, allowing the Company to begin commercialising the technology. Results from the testing showed the technology has the potential to preserve 90-95% of the lithium during the extraction process, which is significant when compared to traditional methods that achieve 40-45% preservation. …
Eaton unveils G3 Universal Input Rack PDU to meet the most diverse data center rack power needs
May 12, 2023
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United States
Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the availability of its G3 Universal Input Rack PDU (G3 UPDU). With its universal input, dynamic C39 outlets and global approval, the G3 UPDU can be easily deployed into a single data center or a global data center network across multiple locations—saving time, reducing costs and simplifying power management. The G3 UPDU boasts all the sophisticated management capabilities enterprise and multi-tenant data center customers expect from an Eaton PDU and adds new, innovative features to help meet the most diverse data center rack power needs. By accommodating rack equipment with a broad range …
Sepion Technologies Appoints Dr. Brian C. Sisk as CTO to Drive Product Development and Partnerships
May 10, 2023
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Emeryville
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Ca
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United States
Sepion Technologies Appoints Dr. Brian C. Sisk as CTO to Drive Product Development and Partnerships Sepion Technologies, a leading battery technology company devoted to commercializing lithium-metal batteries for long-range, fast-charging, and low-cost electric vehicles (EVs), announced today the appointment of Brian C. Sisk, Ph.D. as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Sisk will oversee Sepion's battery materials development, cell engineering, and strategic partnerships. With experience working across the supply chain with cell manufacturers and automotive companies, Sisk is expected to accelerate the commercialization of Sepion's innovative battery solutions for the fast-growing EV and e-mobility marketplace. Before joining …
ElevenEs opens Europe’s first LFP battery cell facility to supercharge electric vehicle production
April 24, 2023
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Subotica
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Serbia
ElevenEs opens Europe’s first LFP battery cell facility to supercharge electric vehicle production Subotica, Serbia, 24. April 2023 – Today, ElevenEs, the pioneer in LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cathode battery technology, announces the opening of the first industrial facility dedicated to LFP battery cell production in Europe. ElevenEs, backed by EIT InnoEnergy, is leading battery innovation in Europe with its new production site, located in Subotica, Serbia. The manufacturing facility will specialise in producing high-quality LFP prismatic cells for use across a variety of applications, including electric cars, buses, trucks, and energy storage systems. Produced without nickel nor cobalt, …
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