Phenogy, a Swiss energy storage company, has launched Europe’s largest sodium-ion battery installation, marking a significant milestone in the region’s transition towards alternative battery technologies. Located near Bremen Airport in Germany, this innovative system provides 400 kW of power and nearly 1 MWh of storage capacity while utilizing an existing 50 kW solar array. Operating […]
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California continues to solidify its leadership in clean energy as the legislature passed two significant bills aimed at enhancing solar energy use and promoting a more interconnected clean energy grid. Assembly Bill 825 and Senate Bill 302 are designed to reduce energy costs for residents while ensuring California aligns with the federal Inflation Reduction Act […]
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Researchers at Aarhus University are making strides toward transforming buildings into functional components of the energy grid by developing a method to convert concrete into a living energy storage system. This innovative approach involves integrating Shewanella oneidensis bacteria into cement, enabling it to act as a biohybrid supercapacitor that significantly outperforms traditional energy storage solutions. […]
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Poland is currently at a pivotal moment in its energy landscape, grappling with ambitious nuclear power plans while simultaneously achieving substantial progress in renewable energy sources. The nation aims to develop between 6 to 9 gigawatts of nuclear energy, initiating the construction of three AP1000 reactors along the Baltic Sea. However, delays and financial uncertainties […]
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The solar energy output in Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia has seen a remarkable sixfold increase from 2019 to 2024 as these countries work towards reducing their reliance on coal. Despite this significant growth, energy think tank Ember warns that inadequate battery storage and lower-than-average solar targets pose risks to sustainable progress in the region’s […]
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China has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly enhance its energy storage capacities, aiming to achieve 180 gigawatts (GW) of installed battery energy storage systems (BESS) by 2027. This initiative, known as the ‘Special Action Plan for Large-Scale Construction of New Energy Storage (2025-2027)’, was collaboratively developed by the National Development and Reform Commission and […]
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The Philippines has officially launched its first agrivoltaic project, which combines a solar power capacity of 197 MW with a 320 MWh energy storage system. Situated in Batangas, this initiative allows for agricultural activities to take place beneath solar panels, helping to optimize land usage and boost farmers’ earnings. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized […]
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Earlier this month, Texas set a new record for solar energy production, reaching 29.9 gigawatts on September 9, marking the 17th record broken this year. Solar energy, which accounted for over 40% of the state’s power between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., was part of a significant summer for renewable energy. Battery storage systems also […]
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In a notable turn of events, the Dutch government has opted to retract €277 million in conditional funding for the SolarNL initiative, which aimed to advance innovative solar technologies. Initially backed by a substantial €412 million from the National Growth Fund, the project was intended to facilitate the development of next-generation photovoltaic systems, including HJT […]
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Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has launched two subsidy programs designed to promote the adoption of perovskite solar cells and enhance battery storage integration. Applications for these initiatives opened on September 4, 2025, with deadlines set for early October. Reports indicate that the subsidies could cover up to 75% of the costs associated with […]
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