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€70M Powers Giant Battery Network Across Eastern Europe
Solutions6d ago

€70M Powers Giant Battery Network Across Eastern Europe

A Slovenian company just secured €70 million to build five massive battery systems across four countries, marking a breakthrough for clean energy storage in Eastern Europe. The project will deliver enough capacity to power hundreds of thousands of homes while making renewable energy more reliable.

PV Magazine2 min read
U.S. Energy Storage Hits Record 10 GWh in Q1 2024
Planet Wins6d ago

U.S. Energy Storage Hits Record 10 GWh in Q1 2024

America just installed more clean energy storage in the first three months of 2024 than any previous first quarter on record. The milestone shows renewable energy solutions are scaling faster than ever to power our grid.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Water Battery Lasts 120,000 Cycles, Cuts Grid Costs
InnovationMay 21

Water Battery Lasts 120,000 Cycles, Cuts Grid Costs

Scientists created a water-based battery that charges 120,000 times without wearing out, making clean energy storage safer and cheaper than ever. This breakthrough could help solar and wind farms store power affordably for days or weeks.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
South Africa Turns Coal Waste Into Clean Energy Storage
SolutionsMay 13

South Africa Turns Coal Waste Into Clean Energy Storage

South Africa's national power company is transforming old coal power plants into gravity battery facilities using recycled coal ash. The breakthrough technology could bring long-term clean energy storage to 16 African nations.

PV Magazine3 min read
Tesla Veterans Build $6B Battery Recycling Powerhouse
SolutionsMay 11

Tesla Veterans Build $6B Battery Recycling Powerhouse

Two former Tesla executives are reuniting to transform old EV batteries into critical minerals and clean energy storage, proving that yesterday's batteries can power tomorrow's grid. Their company just hit a $6 billion valuation while keeping crucial materials in America.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Spain Invests $195M in Massive Clean Energy Storage Push
Planet WinsMay 9

Spain Invests $195M in Massive Clean Energy Storage Push

Spain just committed $195 million to build seven giant water battery projects that will store enough clean energy to power thousands of homes. The facilities will help the country run on renewable energy even when the sun isn't shining and wind isn't blowing.

PV Magazine3 min read
Czechia Ends Double Tax on Solar Batteries
SolutionsMay 8

Czechia Ends Double Tax on Solar Batteries

Czech lawmakers are clearing the path for faster solar energy growth by eliminating a tax loophole that penalized clean energy storage. The changes could become law by year's end, making renewable energy more affordable for thousands of households and businesses.

PV Magazine2 min read
Sunburn Inspires Breakthrough in Clean Energy Storage
InnovationMay 8

Sunburn Inspires Breakthrough in Clean Energy Storage

A chemistry professor's California sunburn led to a major breakthrough in storing solar energy for months or even years. Her DNA-inspired system could help end our reliance on fossil fuels for heating.

BBC Technology3 min read
Chinese Battery System Hits 92% Efficiency Milestone
InnovationApr 30

Chinese Battery System Hits 92% Efficiency Milestone

A new grid battery system from Gotion can power itself without transformers and run entire neighborhoods during outages. The breakthrough technology earned top marks from international reviewers for advancing clean energy storage.

PV Magazine3 min read
New Home Battery Installs in 5 Minutes, Lasts 27 Years
InnovationApr 30

New Home Battery Installs in 5 Minutes, Lasts 27 Years

A breakthrough home battery system can be installed in just five minutes and power your house for nearly three decades. The innovation makes clean energy storage finally accessible for everyday homeowners.

PV Magazine3 min read
Spain's Bihar Batteries Builds Sodium Power from Salt
Planet WinsApr 29

Spain's Bihar Batteries Builds Sodium Power from Salt

A Spanish startup is turning ordinary salt and local wood into affordable batteries that could transform clean energy storage. Their breakthrough technology offers Europe a chance to build its own battery industry without relying on rare materials.

PV Magazine2 min read
Iron Battery 80x Cheaper Than Lithium Lasts 6,000 Cycles
VideosApr 28

Iron Battery 80x Cheaper Than Lithium Lasts 6,000 Cycles

Chinese scientists developed an iron-based battery that costs 80 times less than lithium and survived over 6,000 charge cycles without losing capacity. The breakthrough could make clean energy storage affordable enough to transform power grids worldwide.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Chile Battery Project First to Sell Paris Carbon Credits
SolutionsApr 28

Chile Battery Project First to Sell Paris Carbon Credits

A Chilean energy company just secured the world's first authorization to sell carbon credits from a battery storage system under the Paris Agreement. This breakthrough could unlock billions in climate financing for clean energy storage worldwide.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Sweden Powers Up With 110 MW of Clean Energy Storage
InnovationApr 17

Sweden Powers Up With 110 MW of Clean Energy Storage

A UK energy company just brought Sweden closer to reliable renewable power by launching three massive battery projects that will help balance the country's growing clean energy grid. The move strengthens Europe's push toward stable, carbon-free electricity.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
UK Engineers Make Hydropower Work on Ordinary Hills
VideosApr 10

UK Engineers Make Hydropower Work on Ordinary Hills

A new liquid that's 2.5 times denser than water could bring clean energy storage to gentle hills anywhere in the world. The breakthrough solves one of renewable energy's biggest challenges without needing mountains or massive dams.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough3 min read
Anker's 7 kWh Plug-In Battery Brings Solar Storage to DIYers
Planet WinsApr 9

Anker's 7 kWh Plug-In Battery Brings Solar Storage to DIYers

A new home battery system lets homeowners add energy storage to their existing solar panels without replacing expensive equipment, and many can install it themselves. The plug-in approach could make clean energy storage accessible to millions more households.

PV Magazine3 min read
Titanium Battery Breakthrough Slashes Grid Storage Costs
InnovationApr 8

Titanium Battery Breakthrough Slashes Grid Storage Costs

Scientists just cracked a major code for storing renewable energy using one of Earth's most abundant metals. This battery innovation could make clean energy storage 35 times cheaper and more reliable.

PV Magazine2 min read
Chile Hits 1GW Clean Energy Milestone with Atlas Projects
Planet WinsApr 8

Chile Hits 1GW Clean Energy Milestone with Atlas Projects

Atlas Renewable Energy is doubling its solar and battery storage capacity in Chile, bringing the country closer to 10GW of clean energy storage. Three massive projects are over 70% complete, powering mines and industries with 15-year green energy contracts.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
California Batteries Just Powered 43% of the Grid
Planet WinsMar 31

California Batteries Just Powered 43% of the Grid

On March 29, 2026, batteries delivered nearly half of California's electricity for four straight hours, proving clean energy storage has arrived at massive scale. The record-breaking evening showed renewables can power the world's fifth-largest economy when the sun goes down.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
China's Bosa Energy Launches Affordable Sodium-Ion Batteries
Planet WinsMar 30

China's Bosa Energy Launches Affordable Sodium-Ion Batteries

A Chinese battery maker just released sodium-ion cells that can drop right into existing systems, making clean energy storage cheaper and easier to scale. The breakthrough could help more communities store renewable power without expensive overhauls.

PV Magazine2 min read

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