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Google Backs Giant CO2 Batteries to Power Data Centers 24/7
Planet WinsJan 20

Google Backs Giant CO2 Batteries to Power Data Centers 24/7

Google is building massive CO2 batteries that can store clean energy three times longer than lithium-ion batteries at 30% lower cost. The inflatable dome technology could finally solve the challenge of keeping data centers powered around the clock with renewable energy.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Engineers Map Battery Charging Fix to End Phone Deaths
InnovationMar 3

Engineers Map Battery Charging Fix to End Phone Deaths

Scientists can now see the exact moment lithium-ion batteries start to fail, paving the way for charging technology that could make your phone battery last years longer. The breakthrough could transform how we charge everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Samsung Cracks Code on Next-Gen Battery Technology
InnovationFeb 23

Samsung Cracks Code on Next-Gen Battery Technology

Samsung SDI and Columbia University just solved a decades-old problem blocking super-powerful lithium-metal batteries from reaching your devices. The breakthrough could double battery life in everything from smartwatches to electric vehicles.

Google News - South Korea Breakthrough2 min read
Scientists Crack Code to Stop Battery-Killing Dendrites
SolutionsMar 14

Scientists Crack Code to Stop Battery-Killing Dendrites

Researchers have discovered why tiny "thorns" inside lithium batteries turn deadly, opening the door to batteries that last longer and stay safer. The breakthrough could finally solve one of the biggest obstacles to better battery technology.

New Atlas3 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
Zinc Batteries Hit $1.3B as Safe Alternative to Lithium
InnovationMay 18

Zinc Batteries Hit $1.3B as Safe Alternative to Lithium

Safe, sustainable zinc batteries have attracted $1.3 billion in investment over five years, with half a dozen factories now under construction. The rechargeable technology offers a nonflammable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, positioning America to lead a booming energy storage market.

PV Magazine2 min read
US Startup Hits Solid-State Battery Milestone
InnovationMar 10

US Startup Hits Solid-State Battery Milestone

A Maryland company just became the first in the US to get its solid-state batteries approved for real-world use, bringing safer, more powerful battery technology one giant step closer to everyday products. Production starts in 2026.

Electrek2 min read
Malaysia Launches Push to Build Its Own Battery Technology
VideosMay 19

Malaysia Launches Push to Build Its Own Battery Technology

Malaysia just launched its first domestically developed energy storage system and announced plans to become self-sufficient in battery production. The move aims to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen the nation's energy independence.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Donut Lab Battery Works at 100°C, Silencing Doubters
VideosMar 5

Donut Lab Battery Works at 100°C, Silencing Doubters

A mysterious new battery just survived extreme heat tests that would destroy conventional batteries, proving skeptics wrong and opening doors to safer, more resilient energy storage. Independent lab results confirm this isn't your typical lithium-ion technology.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Water-Based Battery Gel Could End Fire Risk in Energy Storage
InnovationApr 6

Water-Based Battery Gel Could End Fire Risk in Energy Storage

Scientists have confirmed that water-based hydrogels could replace flammable battery liquids, potentially eliminating one of the biggest safety concerns in energy storage. A 17-year research review shows the technology works across multiple battery types with impressive performance.

PV Magazine2 min read
MG Launches World's First Solid-State Battery EV This Year
InnovationMar 25

MG Launches World's First Solid-State Battery EV This Year

Chinese-owned automaker MG just beat industry giants to launch the first mass-produced solid-state battery electric vehicle, arriving in Europe before 2026 ends. The breakthrough technology promises safer batteries that can't catch fire and perform better in extreme weather.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Scientists Build First Quantum Battery Inside Quantum Computer
InnovationFeb 5

Scientists Build First Quantum Battery Inside Quantum Computer

Chinese researchers just built the world's first quantum battery inside a quantum computer, bringing super-fast charging technology one step closer to reality. This breakthrough could power tomorrow's quantum technologies in ways traditional batteries never could.

New Scientist2 min read
Google Spinout Uses AI to Speed Better Battery Development
InnovationApr 8

Google Spinout Uses AI to Speed Better Battery Development

A Google spinout called SandboxAQ just unveiled technology that could slash battery development time by up to 95%, helping America compete with China's dominance in electric vehicle batteries. The company's AI platform is already working with the U.S. Army and battery makers to create safer, cheaper solid-state batteries.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Sodium Batteries Beat Lithium on Cost and Safety
InnovationMar 17

Sodium Batteries Beat Lithium on Cost and Safety

A battery breakthrough using salt instead of scarce lithium just powered its first passenger car in China, slashing costs by 30% while working in extreme cold and heat. The technology could reshape how the world stores clean energy.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
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VideosMay 29

Honda Invests in Silicon Battery Breakthrough for EVs

Honda just became a shareholder in UK battery innovator Nexeon, backing technology that could make electric vehicles go farther on a single charge. The silicon-carbon battery innovation promises 10 times more energy storage than today's standard batteries.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Sodium Battery Breakthrough Makes Energy Storage Safer
InnovationFeb 19

Sodium Battery Breakthrough Makes Energy Storage Safer

Japanese researchers just solved a key safety challenge in next-generation batteries by adding one simple ingredient. The discovery could accelerate the shift away from volatile lithium-ion technology to safer, more affordable energy storage.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Chinese Scientists Crack Thermal Battery Problem
InnovationJan 27

Chinese Scientists Crack Thermal Battery Problem

Chinese researchers have found a way to prevent thermal batteries from losing power over time, opening the door for batteries that work in extreme heat and cold. The breakthrough could revolutionize energy storage in places traditional batteries can't survive.

Google News - Technology2 min read
California Bets on Safer Batteries Built for Extreme Heat
InnovationMay 13

California Bets on Safer Batteries Built for Extreme Heat

California is deploying 500 MWh of sodium-ion batteries that work in desert heat without complex cooling systems. The technology could make renewable energy storage safer and cheaper across the hottest parts of the state.

Electrek3 min read
Google Builds 23MW Clean Energy Battery in Ireland
Innovation3h ago

Google Builds 23MW Clean Energy Battery in Ireland

Google is partnering with Energy Dome to build a groundbreaking CO2 battery storage plant in Ireland that stores renewable energy when the sun shines and wind blows, then releases it when the grid needs power most. The project transforms a former fossil fuel power station into a hub for 24/7 clean electricity.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Salt Battery Keeps EVs Running at -58°F in Winter
InnovationMar 3

Salt Battery Keeps EVs Running at -58°F in Winter

China's biggest battery maker just solved EVs' cold weather problem with sodium-ion technology that charges in frigid temps. The breakthrough could transform electric driving in Minnesota, Canada, and beyond.

Scientific American3 min read

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