January 19, 2024

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Pittsburgh

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PA

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United States

(PITTSBURGH, PA) Jan. 3 GreenSwans, a climate technology company that identifies and commercializes technologies to address the $2+ trillion global climate economy, announced today a breakthrough in its fire-safe Lithium battery technology, called Safe-Li. Last March, Safe-li was awarded a  grant from Shell GameChanger to fund a research and development project designed to scale its battery design. The company announced today the successful completion of the project’s first phase that included passing safety and performance benchmarks. As a result, Shell approved Safe-Li to move to the project’s final phase which will scale the design to a pre-A battery sample.   “We are very pleased …

January 10, 2024

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West Palm Beach

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FL

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United States

West Palm Beach, FL. – January 10, 2024 – Electriq Power Holdings, Inc. (“Electriq”) (NYSE:ELIQ), a trusted provider of intelligent energy storage and management solutions for homes and small businesses, announced today that it will launch 10 new Sustainable Community Networks (SCN) in municipalities in Los Angeles County under one contract.  Through the Sustainable Community Networks program, known as PoweredUp Network, Electriq offers zero-upfront cost solar + battery storage systems to qualifying homeowners. There is no income, credit or property lien requirements, making it ideal for low-to-moderate income residents to gain access to clean, reliable affordable energy. The systems can …

December 21, 2023

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Berlin

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Germany

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Germany

Temsa is to partner with Minespider to collect key data, integrate Battery Passports and comply with the new EU Battery Regulation. The Battery Passport is an electronic record that will hold all the data regarding a battery including its technical details, information, sustainability and usage data that was proposed by the EU Battery Regulation proposal in 2020 and approved in July 2023. A Life Cycle Assessment and carbon footprint declaration will also be carried out. Being one of the leading smart mobility companies, Temsa operates in many EU countries and has to comply with the new regulation. The requirement to establish Battery Passports will be obligatory …

December 18, 2023

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Hayward

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California

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United States

Lithos Energy Inc. (“Lithos”), a world leading manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery systems engineered for demanding environments, today announced that they have signed a long-term battery cell supply agreement with a top-tier manufacturer from South Korea (the “Manufacturer”) for lithium-ion battery cells. Under the terms of the agreement, the Manufacturer will supply Lithos with cells starting in 2024. The cells will be used in Lithos’ line of high and low voltage battery systems to meet strong client demand across multiple end markets undergoing electrification, notably in construction, EV, agriculture, off-highway, mining, and marine. “We are committed to making battery systems …

December 13, 2023

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Houston

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Texas

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United States

Aggreko, the global leader in energy solutions, today announced that the company’s Energy Transition Solutions (“Aggreko ETS”) division acquired a portfolio of nine community solar projects in the state of New York. The ground-mounted installations will total approximately 59 MW of generating capacity when construction of the projects is complete. Along with closing on the acquisition, on November 29 Aggreko ETS successfully connected the first of the nine projects to the grid, a 5.9 MWdc project in the town of Vernon, 40 miles east of Syracuse. Aggreko ETS is now overseeing the construction of the community-solar projects to ensure they …

December 11, 2023

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London

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London

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United Kingdom

InnoEnergy Skills Institute reaches milestone of 50,000 upskilled learners to support a growing battery industry The InnoEnergy  Skills Institute has announced the completion of specialised training courses for over 50,000 individuals, a significant step towards addressing the growing workforce demands in the battery industry. 11 December 2023: InnoEnergy Skills Institute, one of Europe’s leading training skills providers for the sustainable energy workforce, has hit a milestone since its launch in February 2022. Led by EIT InnoEnergy, 50,000 learners have now undertaken training courses to gain skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving value chain. Trainings built in collaboration with …

December 5, 2023

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Sydney

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Australia

Worley, a global project delivery and asset services provider, has partnered with Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, to provide engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for the development of Sila’s silicon anode materials plant located in Moses Lake, Washington.        Sila Plant Moses Lake will utilize clean energy with hydro-powered material production and is expected to ramp battery material capacity up to 150 GWh annually by 2028; powering one million electric vehicles over the next five years.  Sila has a patented process for the mass manufacturing of its nano-composite silicon anode, Titan SiliconTM.  Titan Silicon can fully replace …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

October 24, 2023

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Bordenstown

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NJ

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United States

Nuvvon, innovators in alternative solid-state battery materials, is partnering with Rutgers EcoComplex- Clean Energy Innovative Center and its WindIgnite Offshore Wind Supply Chain Accelerator Program to advance their mutual goals of renewable energy storage and sustainable development. Through the partnership, Rutgers will focus on developing and commercializing Nuvvon’s innovative solutions in energy storage that contribute to the development of a sustainable Offshore Wind (OSW) supply chain and address the world’s pressing environmental challenges. Nuvvon has the technology to store energy generated from wind for use during periods of peak demand and when generation levels are low. Nuvvon’s next-generation solid-state energy …

September 26, 2023

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Alameda

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California

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United States

Sepion Technologies Opens One of Largest Separator Coating Facilities for Lithium-Metal Batteries in North America Sepion Technologies, a leading battery product company focused on advancing lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) for electric vehicles (EVs) and e-mobility applications, announces the opening of one of North America's largest separator coating facilities for LMBs. This cutting-edge, 100 percent renewable-energy-powered building spans 25,000 square feet, increasing Sepion's separator coating capacity by 1,000-fold and polymer synthesis scale by 100-fold. It also enables the production of up to 10 Ah pouch cells. These enhancements will expedite the transition of Sepion's LMB separator coatings from prototype to pilot-scale production …

September 25, 2023

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Brisbane

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Australia

Redflow Limited (ASX: RFX), a global leader in clean energy storage, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved funding for a 34.4 MWh long-duration energy storage (LDES) microgrid project in which Redflow has been named as the battery provider. The project will form part of the DOE’s US$325 million LDES program which seeks to advance critical clean energy technologies, expand the adoption of renewable energy resources, and strengthen America’s energy security, announced on September 22. The Children’s Hospital Resilient Grid with Energy Storage (CHARGES) project will enable the Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, California to replace diesel generators with cleaner, more cost-effective …

September 18, 2023

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Brisbane

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Australia

Redflow Limited (ASX: RFX), a global leader in clean energy storage, and Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, are pleased to announce that Redflow has signed a US$2.83 million contract with the United States Department of Defense’s (DOD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver a prototype microgrid using a 1.2 to 1.4 MWh Redflow long duration energy storage (LDES) system.  Redflow will partner with Ameresco as their subcontracted engineering to deliver the microgrid project. The project, which aims to extend the duration of energy storage for existing installations, will repower a …

September 13, 2023

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WEST PALM BEACH

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FL

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United States

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., September 13, 2023 -- Electriq Power (NYSE:ELIQ), a provider of intelligent energy storage and management systems for homes and small businesses, announced a new program with the City of Carpinteria, CA, to provide affordable and sustainable solar + storage solutions to residents with zero up-front costs, no matter their socioeconomic status. Through the program’s City-vetted Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), called the PoweredUP Network, all Carpinteria homeowners, regardless of means, will have access to a turnkey, distributed home energy solution, including smart battery storage. By installing a solar + storage solution through the PoweredUp Network, residents can …

September 12, 2023

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Bend

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Oregon

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United States

Bend, Oregon – September 12, 2023 – Elexity (www.elexity.io), a pioneer in virtual power plant software for commercial buildings, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate energy storage with Elexity’s advanced load control and solar optimization software, creating a whole-building solution. Elexity will begin testing and development at the CPS America Innovation Center near Dallas, Texas, where the companies will demonstrate how storage combined with intelligent load control technology can deliver an array of advantages, including:   Enhanced Backup Power: Through coordinated load control and dynamic back-up ratings, building owners can …

September 12, 2023

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Alpharetta

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GA

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United States

Alpharetta, Ga., September 12, 2023 – Stryten Energy LLC, a U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider, was recently awarded part of a five-year contract by the Department of Defense for submarine valve regulated lead acid (SVRLA) batteries.   “Stryten Energy is pleased to continue to support the U.S. Navy mission,” said Mike Judd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Stryten Energy. “We appreciate the opportunity to supply the U.S. Navy with Stryten’s domestically manufactured battery solutions and components. We look forward to continuing to build on Stryten Energy’s tenure in supplying the U.S. Navy with reliable, high-quality and top-performing energy storage solutions.”   …

September 12, 2023

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San Diego

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CA

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United States

San Diego, Calif. – September 12, 2023 – Grid controls provider PXiSE Energy Solutions (“PXiSE”), a Yokogawa company, today launched its new cloud-native DER Management and Communication Platform which will simplify utilities’ ability to monitor and manage customer distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar PV and battery storage. “Before now, utilities have been reluctant to open the floodgates on customer distributed energy resources like solar PV and battery storage because they were unable to monitor when or how much power they’re contributing to the grid” said Tim Allen, PXiSE President & CEO. “This tool, which works securely over the …