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Electric vehicles just got a major upgrade that could eliminate range anxiety for good. A new silicon-carbon battery technology promises 55% more energy storage and charging times under 10 minutes.
🎬 VideosA San Diego company just became the first outside China to export safer, salt-based batteries at commercial scale. The breakthrough could make home energy storage cheaper and safer for millions.
🚀 InnovationScientists in South Korea cracked the code on a battery problem that's plagued electric vehicles for years: more range without losing acceleration. Their new electrode design delivers 75% more power in quick bursts while maintaining high capacity.
🚀 InnovationAn Italian company has created a manganese-hydrogen battery that stores renewable energy for days at €0.02 per kWh, half the cost of lithium batteries. The breakthrough could finally make large-scale clean energy storage affordable when it launches in 2027.
Scientists at Iowa State University are creating ultra-cheap batteries to store wind energy using waste glass, biochar from corn, and sodium. The breakthrough could make renewable energy storage affordable while adding value to Iowa's waste materials.
🚀 InnovationOak Ridge researchers have solved one of energy storage's biggest dangers by creating a gel-based membrane that prevents battery fires and extends device lifespans. The breakthrough could make everything from phones to pacemakers safer while meeting growing energy demands.
🚀 InnovationResearchers at Illinois Institute of Technology have made an exciting breakthrough in battery technology by mapping the precise location of lithium atoms in a revolutionary new material. This discovery could lead to batteries that perform exceptionally well even in freezing temperatures, transforming everything from electric vehicles to energy storage systems.
🌍 Planet WinsCalifornia is making remarkable strides in renewable energy infrastructure with multiple groundbreaking projects moving forward. The state has approved an innovative 500 MW energy storage facility that can power homes for eight hours, while counties develop smart regulations to balance clean energy growth with environmental protection.
🚀 InnovationResearchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shattered energy storage records with an innovative carbon shell design that solves a major battery problem. Their groundbreaking thermal battery technology achieved the highest voltage and energy density ever reported, opening doors to safer, more powerful energy storage for countless applications.
🌍 Planet WinsIllinois is leading the way in clean energy innovation with an ambitious new law that will save consumers $13.4 billion over 20 years while creating jobs and making electricity more affordable. The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act sets a bold 3 GW energy storage target and empowers families to participate in virtual power plants.
🚀 InnovationIndia has achieved a remarkable milestone by adding a record-breaking 40 gigawatts of new solar power capacity in 2025, powered by ambitious utility-scale projects and a rooftop solar revolution that's bringing clean energy directly to homes. This incredible growth marks a transformative moment in the nation's journey toward sustainable energy independence.
🌍 Planet WinsIn an exciting breakthrough for sustainable energy storage, researchers at Finland's LUT University have discovered that sodium-ion battery cells have already reached cost parity with lithium-ion technology, even before widespread market adoption. This promising development could revolutionize energy storage while reducing dependence on scarce lithium resources.
🌍 Planet WinsIn a groundbreaking achievement for renewable energy, China has successfully connected the world's largest supercapacitor-based hybrid energy storage system to the grid in Gansu province. This innovative 500 MW/1,000 MWh facility combines cutting-edge battery technology with lightning-fast supercapacitors to revolutionize how clean energy is stored and delivered.
💡 SolutionsChile's renewable energy sector is experiencing an extraordinary boom, with battery storage capacity soaring from 3GW to 9GW in just one year. The country's commitment to clean energy is attracting billions in investment and positioning Chile as a regional leader in the global energy transition.
🌍 Planet WinsChile's expanding battery storage systems prevented a massive spike in renewable energy waste in 2025, turning a potential 43% increase in curtailment into just 8%. The nation added 1.2GW of new solar capacity and is on track for 9GW of operational battery storage by 2027.
🚀 InnovationScientists at the Paul Scherrer Institute have developed an exciting new method to create next-generation batteries that are safer, more powerful, and charge faster than current technology. This breakthrough brings us closer to a cleaner, more efficient energy future for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.