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Next-Gen Energy Storage
Lithium Carbonate Price Surge Squeezes Chinese EV Makers’ Margins, Disrupting Pricing Strategies
DIGITIMES Inc. Taiwan Overview The soaring price of lithium carbonate, a key precursor material for lithium-ion batteries, is significantly impacting the profit margins of Chinese automakers and creating turmoil in their pricing strategi... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
General Motors Partners with Peak Energy to Build Domestic Sodium-Ion Battery Storage Supply Chain
Mother Jones USA Overview General Motors (GM) is making a significant investment in the future of sodium-ion battery storage through a strategic partnership with Peak Energy. GM will develop sodium-ion battery technology at its Michigan ... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Moonwatt Predicts Sodium-Ion Batteries to Reach Cost Parity with LFP in 2-3 Years, Outcompeting on Cycle Life
Energy-Storage.News International Overview Sodium-ion BESS startup Moonwatt forecasts that sodium-ion batteries will achieve cost parity with LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries within the next two to three years. Valentin Rota, Moonw... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
UK Ofgem Selects 16 Long-Duration Energy Storage Projects Totaling 7.6GW to Boost Grid Flexibility
Renewables Now UK Overview The UK energy regulator Ofgem has provisionally selected 16 long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects, totaling 7.6GW, under its cap and floor scheme. These projects span diverse technologies including pumpe... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
CATL Unveils ‘TENER,’ World’s First Field-Validated Sodium-Ion Stationary BESS, Reaching Commercial Reality
PR Newswire China Overview CATL officially launched the 'TENER Sodium Energy Storage System' in Munich, Germany, marking the world's first field-validated sodium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This pivotal announcement confirm... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
CATL Plans Major Sodium-Ion Battery Production Boost to 200 GWh/Year to Counter Lithium Price Volatility
South China Morning Post China Overview CATL, the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, announced plans to significantly increase its sodium-ion battery production capacity to 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually. This ambitious target i... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Google and Energy Dome Launch 23MW/200MWh CO2 Battery Storage Project in Ireland, Targeting 2028 Operation
ESG Today USA Overview Google and Italian CO₂ battery developer Energy Dome announced plans for a 23MW/200MWh CO2 Battery system in County Offaly, Ireland, to expand Google's 24/7 clean energy access goal. Scheduled to commence operation... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Poised for Early Commercialization in Drones, Aviation, Defense by 2026, Offering 2-3x Li-Ion Energy Density Without Cobalt or Nickel
Xnergy Materials USA Overview Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are emerging for early commercial deployment in niche applications requiring high gravimetric energy density, such as aviation, drones, and defense. They offer two to three ti... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Fraunhofer ISI Report: Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Face Commercialization Hurdles Despite High Energy Density and Material Abundance, Citing Cycle Life and Degradation Challenges
Fraunhofer ISI Germany Overview Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries hold significant promise due to their high gravimetric energy density and use of abundant sulfur, avoiding critical materials like nickel and cobalt. However, a Fraunhofer I... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Lithium-Sulfur Batteries for Drones Target 2,600 Wh/kg Theoretical Density, with LGES Achieving 400-500 Wh/kg by Overcoming Polysulfide Challenges
PatSnap Eureka Global Overview Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are being developed for drone applications to overcome flight endurance limitations, offering a theoretical energy density of up to 2,600 Wh/kg. Companies like LG Energy Solu...