- News and Notes from the Battery Industry: November 2023 - BATTERY POWER NEWS | News from around the battery industry including new battery products, new manufacturing and production facilities, grants for anode materials, research collaborations, and more. more..
- DOE Announces $3.5B for Next-Generation Technologies, Battery Chemistries - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $3.5 billion from the Infrastructure Law to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials nationwide. more..
- PNNL Releases Guidance on Local Battery Energy Storage Systems - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory today released a report to define the potential community impacts of installing battery energy storage system (BESS) projects and their implications for zoning and project permitting. more..
- Get In-Line: How To Choose In-Line Metrology For Lithium-Ion Battery Production - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The rise in demand for lithium-ion batteries is forcing manufacturers to optimize their processes in order to ramp up production without sacrificing quality. This article discusses the technical considerations for battery manufacturers to bear in mind when choosing in-line metrology, to ensure an efficient process and a consistent, high-quality end product. more..
- Funding News, Recycling Chemistry, Manufacturing Partnerships, More - BATTERY POWER NEWS | New research on car battery recycling using Vitamin C as a leaching agent, Lyten sets up camp in Luxembourg, Aqua Metals and 6K Energy launch closed-loop supply chain, new power cell for e-mobility applications, and more. more..
- X-Ray Images Help Researchers Visualize Lithium-Ion Reaction Rates - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | In new research published in Nature, researchers from MIT, Stanford University, SLAC National Accelerator, and the Toyota Research Institute have been able to visualize the reactivity of lithium iron phosphate, watching the patterns of lithium-ion flow via X-ray images, which revealed spatial variations in the rate at which lithium ions are… more..
- New Battery Pack Company Launch, Zero-Waste Cathode Synthesis, More: Sept 13 - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | News and updates from around the battery industry including Lithos Energy launches at The Battery Show, external assessment of an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process, battery storage risk, new leadership for American Battery Factory, and more. more..
- Funding News, Recycling Launches, New UPS Power Ratings, More - BATTERY POWER NEWS | News from around the battery industry including funding updates for Mitra Future Technologies and Iontra, new company divisions for Custom Electronics, Inc. and BCA Industries, plans for a new battery cell electrode manufacturing facility in the United States, and more. more..
Spanish Startup Floatech to Construct Pilot Plan to Produce Next-Generation Silicon Anodes for LIBs
November 28, 2023
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Madrid
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Madrid
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Spain
Floatech, the disruptive Spanish startup, to build pilot plant for the production of its next-generation silicon anodes. Silicon anodes will be crucial for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) that will power future electric vehicles. The international market for these anodes for electric mobility LIBs is valued at over 36 billion euros, with an expected annual growth rate of 18% for the period 2022-2032. Floatech, the Spanish startup and spin-off of IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid, has secured investor backing to establish a pilot plant for the production of 100% silicon anodes intended for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The funding …
Eaton delivers enhanced connectivity and cybersecurity innovation for backup power technologies
November 13, 2023
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Raleigh
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NC
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United States
RALEIGH, NC … Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced its latest innovation in connected backup power and cybersecurity with the North American launch of its Gigabit Network Card (Network-M3). The Network-M3 card features all the enhanced capabilities customers expect from Eaton Gigabit Network Card technology and adds new, innovative features to help organizations meet their unique cybersecurity needs. With capabilities for web-based monitoring and alerts, the Network-M3 card provides valuable insights into IT power usage, reshaping the way IT teams monitor and control their power systems as security needs evolve. “As IT managers continue to embrace enhanced connectivity and …
EnviroGuard expands new and improved neutralization spill containment pillow technology with extended warranties for mission critical facilities.
November 13, 2023
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Montclair
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CA
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United States
[MONTCLAIR, CA - October 17, 2023] – EnviroGuard announces the expansion and continuous improvement of spill containment pillow technology for industrial battery environments with vented lead acid (VLA), valve regulated lead acid (VRLA), and vented NiCad batteries. Facilities such as data centers, telecommunications, and utilities utilize batteries that contain sulfuric acid or potassium hydroxide. A leak of these chemicals can result in environmental spills and fires; presenting a hazard to employees. To ensure the protection of mission critical facilities and personnel, EnviroGuard’s new and improved neutralizing and absorption pillows utilize unique properties and technologies such as dustless Neutrasorb, flame retardant …
Lithos Opens New Battery System Manufacturing Facility in California
November 6, 2023
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Massachusetts
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United States
HAYWARD, CA (November 6, 2023) - Lithos Energy Inc. (“Lithos”), a world leading manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery systems engineered for demanding environments, today announced that it has opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing and pilot line facility for its latest generation of battery systems. The 65,000 square foot engineering facility is located in Hayward, California—Silicon Valley. This new facility will feature enhanced pack assembly automation and will manufacture, at scale, Lithos’ high-performance and high-durability battery pack systems. The facility will also serve as the model for planned co-located commercial scale factories that are to be in proximity to customer manufacturing …
CMBlu Energy receives $106.7 million strategic growth investment from infrastructure technology company STRABAG SE
October 27, 2023
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Petaluma
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California
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United States
CMBlu Energy (CMBlu), a designer and manufacturer of long-duration Organic SolidFlow™ battery storage systems, announced that STRABAG SE, the global infrastructure technology group, is making a $106.7 million (€100 million) equity investment in CMBlu. The new capital will accelerate CMBlu’s battery development and manufacturing scale-up, while cementing strategic alignment with STRABAG’s construction and infrastructure business. The partnership provides a major boost for the commercialization of safe, sustainable, and secure energy storage technology to enable an affordable and resilient transition to a decarbonized energy sector. This is STRABAG’s first investment in an energy storage technology developer. The funding accelerates CMBlu’s deployment of its …
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