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Delta-Q Paves the Path to Electrification with Major Business Momentum Milestones

March 6, 2023

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Vancouver

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British Columbia

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Canada

Delta-Q Technologies, a ZAPI GROUP company and leading innovator and supplier of battery charging solutions for electric drive vehicles and industrial equipment, announces major business and revenue milestones, after a record year of substantial growth in its target markets. In 2022, Delta-Q eclipsed previous revenue years by achieving US $100 million in sales. This achievement was a significant milestone for the company, and validation of the many strategic initiatives implemented throughout the business over the past several years. “I am tremendously proud of the global Delta-Q team for a record-breaking year. We have successfully scaled the business while continuing to

Eaton delivers reliable, flexible power protection for connected devices in industrial environments  

February 17, 2023

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Raleigh

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NC

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United States

RALEIGH, N.C. … Power management company Eaton today announced its latest innovation in industrial backup power with the North American launch of its DIN rail industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Built to withstand the demanding physical conditions and extreme temperatures of harsh environments, the new UPS offers reliable battery backup for Internet of Things (IoT) devices across factories, warehouses, edge locations and other industrial facilities.   “Industrial users are deploying advanced connectivity and IoT capabilities in environments such as shop floors and large warehouses to automate critical processes,” said Rick Conneely, director, product management, Eaton. “And because blackouts and over-voltages

Liminal Raises $17.5 Million in Series A2 Funding to Catalyze Production of Safe, Reliable, High-Quality EV Batteries

February 9, 2023

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Emeryville

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CA

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United States

Liminal, a battery manufacturing intelligence company, today announced a $17.5 million Series A2 funding round, led by climate tech fund ArcTern Ventures, joined by new investors Northvolt and Ecosystem Integrity Fund, and with continued support from Chrysalix Venture Capital, Good Growth Capital, University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, Volta Energy Technologies, Impact Science Ventures, and Helios Climate Ventures. Liminal will use this funding to scale its EchoStat® inspection systems into factory-integrated solutions for global battery manufacturers, tapping into the rapidly growing demand for safe, reliable, and more affordable EV batteries. “Our mission is to catalyze a clean energy future in which EVs are the default option for everyone,” said Liminal

CMBlu Energy Continues U.S. Expansion With Long-Duration Energy Storage Pilot Project in Wisconsin

February 9, 2023

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PETALUMA

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CA

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United States

CMBlu Energy Continues U.S. Expansion With Long-Duration Energy Storage Pilot Project in Wisconsin   PETALUMA, Calif., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMBlu Energy, a designer and manufacturer of long-duration Organic SolidFlow™ energy storage systems, announced that the company will deliver a U.S.-based demonstration of its innovative battery technology. The pilot project will be based at WEC Energy Group’s Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.   The 1-2 MWh pilot with WEC Energy Group will test Organic SolidFlow energy storage for discharge durations of five to ten hours, an area of emerging need for electric power systems undergoing decarbonization. CMBlu’s

Peak Power Secures $200 Million Development Partnership with Madison Energy Investments to Accelerate Adoption of Cleantech and the Transition to Net Zero

February 2, 2023

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Toronto

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Ontario

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Canada

Peak Power, a cleantech company enabling the development of energy storage by providing energy optimization software for commercial and industrial facilities, announced an agreement with Madison Energy Investments (MEI) worth $200 million in project financing and development capital. The partnership with MEI will support the accelerated deployment and offer turnkey financing for energy storage projects, a linchpin technology to drive the energy transition at the pace required to reach net zero goals. MEI is a leading financier, developer, owner, and operator of distributed energy projects for commercial, industrial, and government facilities throughout the United States. MEI has built a noteworthy

FREYR Battery Signs First E-Mobility Offtake Agreement with Impact Clean Power Technology to Supply Up to 14 GWh of LFP Cells

January 16, 2023

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New York

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NY

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United States

New York, Oslo and Luxembourg, January 12, 2023, FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has announced a conditional offtake agreement (“COA”) with Impact Clean Power Technology (“Impact”), a leading manufacturer of battery systems for transportation, industry and stationary energy storage for renewable energy sources, traditional power generation, rail, and telecommunications. Under the terms of the agreement, FREYR will supply 10 – 14 GWh of clean, next-generation battery cells based on the 24M Technologies, Inc. (“24M”) SemiSolidTM platform to Impact from 2025 – 2030. FREYR intends to supply Impact with clean battery solutions based on

Sunlight Group joins the United Nations Global Compact initiative

January 16, 2023

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Athens

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Greece

Athens, Greece, 12 January 2023 Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems a global technology company specializing in integrated and innovative off-road mobility batteries for intralogistics and Energy Storage Systems, is honored and proud to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. Sunlight Group's mission is to pursue knowledge through data and insights and turn this knowledge into innovation, which serves customers and makes life better for everyone. To do so, Sunlight has established operations across 12 countries on three continents. These global operations comprise

Enovix Delivers Custom Cells to Inventus Power and U.S. Army

January 16, 2023

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Fremont

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Calif.

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United States

FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 05, 2023 -- Enovix Corporation (“Enovix”) (Nasdaq: ENVX), the leader in the design and manufacture of next generation 3D Silicon™ Lithium-ion batteries, today announced it has designed, developed and delivered custom sample cells for use within U.S. Army soldiers’ central power source, called the Conformal Wearable Battery (CWB). Created by Inventus Power, the CWB integrates into a soldier’s vest and powers vital communications and navigation equipment.  “We’re proud to achieve the next milestone in our work with Inventus Power on the U.S. Army program,” said Ralph Schmitt, Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development of Enovix. “This

Infrared Process Improves EV Battery Quality, Increases Production Rates 80%

January 11, 2023

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Gaithersburg

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MD

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United States

Infrared Process Improves EV Battery Quality, Increases Production Rates 80% Battery manufacturers can produce next-generation Lithium-ion batteries using CIR emitters to dry electrode slurry to supplement convection ovens   Heraeus Noblelight, a specialist for industrial light source solutions, announces field testing with their Carbon Infrared (CIR) technology shows significant quality and production improvement for drying electrode slurry, an important processing step during the production of Lithium-ion batteries such as those being used in electric vehicles. Field tests at customers showed electrode slurry drying is up to 80% faster with CIR emitters compared to convection oven drying. Additionally, both electrode conductivity

Battery safety innovation offers new opportunities to improve safety, design, and performance in lithium-ion batteries and BESSs

January 10, 2023

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Broken Arrow

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Oklahoma

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United States

The innovative pressure relief solution, Dual-Gard, enhances safety, design, and performance in batteries and BESSs by combining pressure equalization with emergency venting in a single, robust, scalable device. Dual-Gard offers double protection against the greatest safety concern in lithium-ion batteries: the risk of propagation. The breathing membrane prevents swelling and contracting, while the metal rupture disc or vent activates within milliseconds for rapid, full-bore pressure relief. This reduces the risk overshooting the desired relief pressure and allows a fast evacuation of heat and pressure before adjacent batteries are affected. Dual-Gard also enables a simpler, more efficient battery design. The space-saving

December 15, 2022

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Marietta

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United States

Marietta, USA - November 30, 2022: Birla Carbon, one of the global leaders in the manufacture and supply of high-quality, sustainable carbon black solutions, has collaborated with NC State University, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Ensyn, The Battery Innovation Center (BIC), and Yale University, to develop and scale-up the production of biocrude-derived graphite for lithium-ion batteries – Biocrude Derived Anode Material (BDAM). Speaking about this project, Dr. Ann Schoeb, Chief Research and Development Officer, Birla Carbon, said, “The demand for lithium-ion batteries is rapidly increasing and is only expected to accelerate over the next decade. With this project, Birla Carbon aims

LION ENERGY ENSURES DOMESTIC SUPPLY CHAIN WITH AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY’S NEWLY ANNOUNCED SITE IN TUCSON, ARIZONA

December 15, 2022

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American Fork

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Utah

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United States

American Fork, Utah, Dec. 12, 2022 —American Battery Factory’s (ABF) announcement last week to build its first gigafactory in Tucson, Arizona for the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells is another significant milestone for Lion Energy in its path to becoming a completely U.S.-based company. ABF will provide Lion Energy with U.S.-made, high-capacity prismatic cells designed for a range of Lion Energy solutions, including portable solar generators along with residential, commercial and utility grid-level, lithium battery-based energy storage systems.   "Adding a scalable, onshore U.S. supplier for high-quality lithium batteries is the missing link for energy independence as we can't

New European Centre of Excellence for Solid-State Lithium Batteries to be Established

December 15, 2022

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Genk

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Belgium

GENK (Belgium) - 13 December 2022 – SOLiTHOR who is at the forefront of next generation solid-state lithium batteries has entered into a 10-year contract with Punch Powertrain nv - global pioneers of innovative transmission systems solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles - to establish a European Centre of Excellence for solid-state lithium batteries at its site in Sint Truiden, Belgium.  The contract gives SOLiTHOR 3,000 sq. metres of plant site, owned by the investment company, LRM which has excellent facilities including test rooms that are built to a very high standard and are ready for immediate use. SOLiTHOR

HCI Energy's Hybrid Power Shelter™ Maintains Broadband Service During Remnants of Alaska Typhoon Merbok

November 30, 2022

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Kansas City

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United States

During the worst storm to hit Western Alaska in decades, the indigenous people of the remote village of Unalakleet had crucial internet connectivity thanks to HCI Energy and Alaska Tribal Broadband's dedication to improving reliable Broadband. During the massive September 2022 storm, the rural village of Unalakleet, located 147 miles from Nome, experienced high winds, flooding up to 11 feet, floating debris and power outages. Just weeks before the storm, Alaska Tribal Broadband had installed a turnkey Hybrid Power Shelter™ from Kansas City-based HCI Energy. The hybrid shelter houses the broadband company's satellite telecommunications and electronics equipment combined with HCI's

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions highlights pump solutions for electric vehicle lithium-ion battery production

November 29, 2022

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Wilmington

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United States

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) highlights its range of pumps ideal for a variety of manufacturing processes used in producing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. On offer are Bredel hose pumps and Bredel APEX products, which provide constant production cycle efficiency and help manufacturers meet ever-more demanding battery production schedules. Bredel hose pumps are ideal for use in the ball milling process used in manufacturing  lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. Unlike older air-operated double-diaphragm pump (AODD) pump technology, Bredel hose pumps are not affected by slurry viscosity, which ensures greater production cycle efficiency. The pumps run at 20 revolutions per

Quidnet Energy to Receive $10M in Federal Funding to Commercialize Clean Energy Technology

November 29, 2022

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HOUSTON

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Texas

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United States

Quidnet Energy to Receive $10M in Federal Funding to Commercialize Clean Energy Technology Funding Part of ARPA-E Program to Develop American-Made Clean Energy Technologies, Create Jobs and Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions HOUSTON, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quidnet Energy announced today that it has been selected to receive $10 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The funding is part of the ARPA-E Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy technologies with Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) program, which provides further funding to previous ARPA-E teams that have been determined to be feasible for widespread

Consumers Energy Taps ESS Inc. Long-Duration Storage Solution for Solar and Storage Microgrid Project

November 10, 2022

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Wilsonville

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Oregon

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United States

ESS Inc. (NYSE: GWH), a leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow batteries for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications, has been selected by Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, to provide a battery system for a solar and storage microgrid. Consumers Energy will deploy ESS’s Energy Warehouse platform as part of a microgrid powering a gas compression facility in Michigan. The project, which includes the first iron flow battery to be used for a gas compression plant, underscores the capabilities of ESS’s Energy Warehouse to deliver low-cost, long-duration energy storage over a 20+ year operational lifespan. When paired with solar

Stryten Energy Components Division Launched to Serve the Battery Industry’s Growing Need for Engineered Components

November 9, 2022

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Las Vegas

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Nevada

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United States

Stryten Energy LLC, a U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider, announced at AAPEX 2022 the launch of Stryten Energy Components. This new division provides engineered-to-order battery components for lead, lithium, flow and other emerging battery technologies for the automotive and industrial markets. “Stryten Energy’s Components division has invested in automation in each of our four facilities to enhance quality, productivity and service to all of our customers,” said Jeremy Furr, Components Division Leader for Stryten Energy. “These investments have helped us scale up our operations to provide the U.S.-manufactured and sourced components required for the emerging domestic battery market.” Stryten Energy Components

Interstate Batteries and Kenco Group Partner to Get Products to Distributors & Customers Faster

November 9, 2022

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Chattanooga

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Tennessee

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United States

Kenco Group, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, today announced that Interstate Batteries has selected Kenco as its partner for distribution and fulfillment center network operations. Kenco’s integrated supply chain solutions will help Interstate improve product availability, reduce operational complexity and enhance its partnerships with distributors, customers and suppliers. Together, Interstate and Kenco will implement a new network of fulfillment centers, inclusive of warehousing, distribution services, project management, IT integrations and value-added services. “By partnering with a tenured, innovative 3PL provider like Kenco, we are taking greater ownership of our supply chain, helping us provide even better service to our

Nuvvon Abolishes the Myth that Solid Polymer Electrolytes Have Poor Ionic Conductivity at Room Temperature

October 31, 2022

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Bordentown

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New Jersey

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United States

It is generally assumed that solid polymer electrolytes have poor ionic conductivity at room temperature. Nuvvon has turned this notion on its head. Third-party verified data of their unique solid polymer electrolytes is presented to prove it. Solid-state battery companies developing oxide and sulfide products suggest that solid polymer electrolytes have struggled with achieving the necessary ionic conductivity at room temperature. One attempted workaround is to increase the operating temperature, which is sub-optimal as it requires external heating. Another is the addition of liquid plasticizers, such as ionic liquids, to increase conductivity. But the amount of liquid plasticizer required for