Energy & Grid News - Expanded

Latest insights on renewable energy, battery storage, and more

Made In America: Scaling Domestic Battery Production

Source: Battery Power Online | Feb 13, 2025
Emphasizes the need for the US to expand domestic battery manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports.

Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Coming to Automotive

Source: Battery Power Online | Jan 22, 2025
Discusses significant advancements in Li-S battery chemistry and predicts adoption in EVs within a decade.

Understanding AI’s Role in Future Battery Innovation

Source: Battery Power Online | Jan 27, 2025
Explores how AI techniques can accelerate safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly battery development.

UK Launches BESS Carbon Savings Calculator

Source: Batteries International | Feb 19, 2025
Open-source tool to quantify the CO₂ reduction impact of battery storage in the UK.

Gravita Chief Awarded Recycling Honour

Source: Batteries International | Feb 19, 2025
Gravita’s chairman recognized for pioneering efforts in lead battery recycling and circular economy.

East Penn Hails New ‘Best Large Employer’ Title

Source: Batteries International | Feb 19, 2025
US lead battery major East Penn ranked among America’s best large employers for the fourth time.

Developer Submits Application for 362MWh BESS

Source: Energy-Storage.News | Feb 21, 2025
Spain’s Ignis applies to the California Energy Commission for a 350MWh+ battery storage project.

330MWh Bramley BESS Project Goes Online

Source: Energy-Storage.News | Feb 21, 2025
A 100MW/331MWh battery system in the UK enters commercial operation, deployed by BW ESS.

ESS Inc CEO Resigns, New Strategic Direction

Source: Energy-Storage.News | Feb 21, 2025
The All-iron flow battery maker sees leadership changes after slower-than-expected growth.

Unlocking Greater Efficiency in Hydropower

Source: Factor This™ | Feb 21, 2025
Innovative vortex engineering solutions aim to boost hydroelectric power efficiency worldwide.

Alabama Utility Uses Predictive Power Mapping

Source: Factor This™ | Feb 21, 2025
E Source and Alabama Power win DOE prize for developing a predictive power mapping data system.

Inside the DOE: 1,800 Federal Workers Laid Off

Source: Factor This™ | Feb 21, 2025
The US Department of Energy halts key projects amid sweeping job cuts that threaten agency goals.

Can Auto Dealerships Survive the Squeeze?

Source: CleanTechnica | Feb 23, 2025
Traditional dealerships face a price war and reduced servicing needs from growing EV adoption.

Canada Invests Heavily in Oil Pipelines

Source: CleanTechnica | Feb 23, 2025
Canada puts up $35 billion to push new oil pipelines, sparking debate on environmental impact.

Executive Order Deletes Social Cost Of Carbon

Source: CleanTechnica | Feb 23, 2025
US administration bans use of social cost of carbon metrics, following think tank recommendations.

8,000 EV Charging Ports to Shut Down

Source: Electrek | Feb 21, 2025
Reportedly, federal govt buildings will remove 8,000 EV chargers and sell off newly acquired EVs.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Discounts Rival Camry

Source: Electrek | Feb 21, 2025
Ford EV SUV is heavily discounted, making it cheaper to lease than a Toyota Camry in some places.

NEMA Unveils Bidirectional EV Charging Standard

Source: Electrek | Feb 21, 2025
Defines technical parameters to enable EV owners to feed power back to the grid.

Shoreham Port & ScottishPower Green Hydrogen

Source: Energy Central | Feb 22, 2025
Partnership to explore green hydrogen production in the UK, leveraging Iberdrola’s experience.

Transmission & the Onrushing Energy Transition

Source: Energy Central | Feb 21, 2025
Kansas approves new DC transmission corridor to accelerate wind energy and transition.

The Power Conference: ADVANCE Women in Energy

Source: Energy Central | Feb 21, 2025
Upcoming event focused on supporting and empowering women professionals in the energy sector.

South African Airports Solar PV Tender (9.5 MW)

Source: pv magazine | Feb 21, 2025
ACSA seeks design, supply, and installation for 3 solar PV plants at major airports.

California’s Clean Electricity Surges

Source: pv magazine | Feb 21, 2025
2025 sees California gas use drop ~28% while solar output soared 33.8%, meeting 100% of demand.

Spanish Government Allocates €1.2B for H2 Clusters

Source: pv magazine | Feb 21, 2025
Seven green hydrogen clusters in Aragon, Andalusia, and beyond to receive major funding.

EDF Courts Digital Companies & Data Centres

Source: Smart Energy Intl | Feb 22, 2025
EDF offers land, grid connections, and stable low-carbon power to lure data center projects.

Revolutionising Energy Grids with BPL

Source: Smart Energy Intl | Feb 21, 2025
E.ON and Corinex collaborate on advanced broadband over power lines (BPL) for full grid visibility.

Iberdrola & Kansai Extend Electrification Alliance

Source: Smart Energy Intl | Feb 21, 2025
Spanish utility Iberdrola and Japan’s Kansai Electric Power strengthen global electrification efforts.