Battery Power Online

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 …

September 12, 2023

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Singapore

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Singapore

Lebanon, Oregon, September 12, 2023 –KORE Power, Inc. (KORE) will use ENTEK lithium separators manufactured in Terra Haute, Indiana in the battery cells that the company produces at the Arizona KOREPlex, according to a supply agreement announced today. Under the agreement, KORE will purchase separators for both NMC and LFP battery cells from ENTEK when ENTEK’s Indiana facility comes online in 2025. Under the terms of the agreement, ENTEK will supply enough separators for the KOREPlex’s initial 7 GWh capacity and will allow for a second phase which could more than double that supply. “We are excited that the lithium-ion …

September 8, 2023

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West Palm Beach

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FL

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United States

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., September 8, 2023 – Electriq Power (Electriq) (NYSE:ELIQ), a provider of intelligent energy storage and management for homes and small businesses, today announced the expansion of its engagements with Barrio Eléctrico and SEDC Solar to deliver energy storage to households in Puerto Rico and Washington D.C., respectively.   Barrio Eléctrico and SEDC Solar each work to install solar and energy storage systems with zero up-front costs in their communities. Barrio Eléctrico focuses on Puerto Rican homes, while SEDC Solar covers households, small businesses, and churches in and around the Washington D.C. region. Electriq’s PowerPod 2 battery-based energy …

September 7, 2023

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Amherst

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MA

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United States

florrent, an advanced materials company developing high-energy density ultracapacitor technology, has secured a $2.1M Pre-Seed round to further its transformative energy storage solution. The round was led by MassVentures, with participation from MassMutual Catalyst Fund, AIN Ventures, Tale Venture Partners, NextFab Ventures, Boston Impact Initiative, and others. Building off of 3rd-party verified laboratory data demonstrating over 60% increase in activated carbon volumetric capacitance, florrent will use this investment to validate performance improvement in commercial form factor cylindrical cells and scale material production capacity. “The electrification of industries and the proliferation of renewable power generation is creating a need for a continuum of energy storage technologies to enable the global …

September 6, 2023

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San Diego

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CA

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United States

GUANGZHOU, China and San Diego, California – September 6, 2023 – Great Power, a leading global battery manufacturer since 2001, announces the appointment of energy industry veteran Evan Bierman as President of Great Power North America. Bierman will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s North American growth strategy and expansion, including sales, marketing, engineering, and R&D.  “We’re pleased to welcome Evan to the Great Power team,” said Chairman Xin De Xia. “His depth of knowledge and expertise in the energy storage and utility markets will be key in helping us establish our brand in North America and deploy …

August 31, 2023

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Petaluma

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CA

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United States

Salt River Project (“SRP”), a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, and CMBlu Energy (“CMBlu”), a designer and manufacturer of long-duration Organic SolidFlow™ energy storage systems, announced a pilot project to deploy long-duration energy storage (LDES) in the Phoenix area. The 5-megawatt (MW), 10-hour-duration project, named Desert Blume, will use CMBlu’s unique non-lithium technology, and the firm will build, own and operate the batteries on behalf of SRP at their Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center in Florence, Arizona. SRP is the first U.S. electric utility to implement CMBlu’s batteries …