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China Opens World's Largest Hybrid Battery Storage Plant
Planet Wins37m ago

China Opens World's Largest Hybrid Battery Storage Plant

A massive energy storage facility in China's Gobi Desert just proved that combining two different battery types can keep power grids stable and reliable. The system pairs quick-response lithium batteries with long-lasting vanadium flow batteries to store renewable energy at unprecedented scale.

PV Magazine2 min read
Vancouver Startup Makes Clean Battery Lithium With Electricity
Solutions18h ago

Vancouver Startup Makes Clean Battery Lithium With Electricity

A Vancouver company just cracked a cheaper, cleaner way to make battery-grade lithium using electricity and water instead of harsh chemicals. Their breakthrough could reshape where and how the world makes electric vehicle batteries.

IEEE Spectrum3 min read
Calcium Batteries Hit 1,000 Cycles in Hong Kong Lab
InnovationFeb 14

Calcium Batteries Hit 1,000 Cycles in Hong Kong Lab

Scientists in Hong Kong just solved a major hurdle for calcium-based batteries, creating a design that lasted 1,000 charge cycles while keeping most of its power. This breakthrough could offer a greener alternative to lithium batteries, using materials that are far more abundant on Earth.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
World's First Sodium Battery EV Hits the Road in China
InnovationFeb 6

World's First Sodium Battery EV Hits the Road in China

A groundbreaking electric vehicle powered by sodium-ion batteries just launched in China, offering a cheaper and cold-weather-friendly alternative to traditional lithium batteries. This breakthrough could make EVs more affordable and reliable for millions of drivers worldwide.

Electrek3 min read
Scientists Create Safer, Faster-Charging Sodium Battery
InnovationJan 29

Scientists Create Safer, Faster-Charging Sodium Battery

Japanese researchers have developed a sodium-ion battery that charges faster than lithium batteries and won't explode when damaged. The breakthrough could make renewable energy storage safer and more efficient.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough2 min read
Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium in Energy Storage Race
SolutionsJan 28

Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium in Energy Storage Race

A cheaper, safer alternative to lithium batteries is gaining ground, promising to slash energy storage costs by up to 40% as global lithium supplies tighten. Major manufacturers plan mass production by 2026, with researchers predicting widespread adoption within a decade.

PV Magazine3 min read
New Battery Recycling Captures CO₂, Works at Room Temperature
InnovationJan 25

New Battery Recycling Captures CO₂, Works at Room Temperature

Scientists in China have invented a revolutionary way to recycle lithium batteries that solves three environmental problems at once. The breakthrough recovers 95% of lithium, captures carbon dioxide, and transforms leftover metals into clean energy catalysts.

Phys.org - Technology2 min read
Hong Kong Team Makes Lithium Batteries Safer, Longer-Lasting
InnovationJan 20

Hong Kong Team Makes Lithium Batteries Safer, Longer-Lasting

Scientists at Hong Kong University have created a breakthrough battery material that could make electric vehicles and devices far safer while lasting longer. Their innovation uses special interlocking molecules to prevent dangerous fires and extend battery life by years.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read