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CATL Commercializes ‘TENER Sodium,’ World’s First Field-Validated Sodium-Ion BESS, Targeting 1GWh Shipments in China by Year-End
Markets Insider / PR Newswire China Overview CATL announced the commercialization of its 'TENER Sodium Energy Storage System,' the world's first field-validated sodium-ion BESS, at an event in Munich, Germany. The company plans to ship 1... -
Victoria, Australia, Partners with Energy Dome to Develop First 20MW/200MWh 10-Hour CO2 Battery Storage Facility
Energy Storage News Australia Overview The State Electricity Commission (SEC) of Victoria, Australia, and Italian cleantech firm Energy Dome announced plans for Victoria's first 10-hour Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) facility in the... -
CATL Unveils ‘Tianxing II’ 8C Ultra-Fast Charging Battery for Commercial EVs, Achieves 80% Charge in 6 Minutes 48 Seconds
pv magazine Global China Overview Chinese battery giant CATL has launched its 'Tianxing II' battery, offering 8C ultra-fast charging capability for commercial electric vehicles, reaching an 80% charge in just 6 minutes and 48 seconds. Th... -
Next-Gen Batteries Post-2026: Sodium-Ion Poised to Lead Grid Storage Market
e360-Yale International Overview Driven by surging EV sales and grid energy storage demand, the race for cheaper, more powerful batteries less reliant on scarce materials is intensifying post-2026. While lithium-ion remains dominant, sod... -
Li-ion Battery Recycling Transforms into Strategic Material Recovery in 2026, Achieving Over 95% Recovery Rates for Key Metals
Invrecovery International Overview In 2026, lithium-ion battery recycling has evolved from waste management to strategic material recovery, driven by EV battery end-of-life, manufacturing scrap, and stricter environmental regulations. Ad... -
U.S. State Policies Strengthen Energy Storage Role, Accelerating VPPs and Integrated Resource Planning
Morgan Lewis USA Overview In 2026, U.S. state-level energy storage policies are significantly enhanced, prioritizing battery roles in renewable integration, load growth, grid congestion, and data center reliability. State procurement man... -
Unigrid Launches Na+Casa Sodium-Ion Home Storage System, Initial European Deployment Underway
pv magazine Global USA Overview California-based Unigrid has unveiled its first residential sodium-ion energy storage system, "Na+Casa," with initial installations completed in Europe and a U.S. rollout planned by year-end 2026. Leveragi... -
Eindhoven University Develops Artificial Hand Controlled by Light-Responsive Liquid Crystal Polymers with ‘Memory,’ Mimicking Human Motion
myScience.org Netherlands Overview Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology, led by Danqing Liu, have demonstrated controlling an artificial hand that replicates human-like gestures using azobenzene-functionalized liquid crystal... -
Fraunhofer IWM Develops 3D Printing for Porous Functional Materials with Customizable Porosity and Strength, Optimizing Energy Conversion
Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik (IWM) Germany Overview Fraunhofer IWM has successfully developed and manufactured porous functional materials using capillary suspensions, allowing for customized porosity and strength. This tech... -
Comprehensive Review Highlights Polymer-Based Smart Materials as Key Drivers for Adaptive and Sustainable Robotic Systems
The Royal Society of Chemistry (Journal of Materials Chemistry C) International Overview A review in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C by The Royal Society of Chemistry illustrates how polymer-based smart materials are driving growth ...
