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Chile Builds Largest Solar Battery Project in Latin America
Planet Wins13h ago

Chile Builds Largest Solar Battery Project in Latin America

A massive hybrid solar and battery complex in Chile's Tarapacá region will store 1GWh of clean energy and deliver 600GWh annually. The Aurora Project represents a surge in renewable energy storage across Latin America, with Brazil preparing to follow suit.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
270-Year-Old Physics Trick Powers Next-Gen Batteries
Innovation3d ago

270-Year-Old Physics Trick Powers Next-Gen Batteries

Scientists in India used a centuries-old observation about dancing water droplets to create affordable batteries that could last 10,000 charges. The breakthrough could make renewable energy storage cheaper and more reliable for millions.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Battery Innovation Surges in Global Energy Race
Planet WinsFeb 18

Battery Innovation Surges in Global Energy Race

Battery and energy storage technologies are leading a global innovation boom, with over 150 breakthroughs identified in 2025. Energy security is now driving more innovation than cost or climate concerns. #

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
AI Cuts Battery Explosion Risk Without Retraining
InnovationFeb 12

AI Cuts Battery Explosion Risk Without Retraining

Scientists developed AI that predicts battery health and explosion risk across any electric vehicle or storage system without needing new training for each setup. The breakthrough could make EVs and renewable energy storage far safer and more efficient.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Scientists Turn Rust Into Better, Greener Batteries
InnovationFeb 5

Scientists Turn Rust Into Better, Greener Batteries

German researchers have created batteries using rust-filled carbon spheres that are safer, more powerful, and easier to recycle than current lithium-ion technology. The breakthrough could make renewable energy storage both cleaner and more accessible.

Phys.org - Technology2 min read
New AI Cuts Battery Testing Time by 98%
InnovationFeb 5

New AI Cuts Battery Testing Time by 98%

Scientists just cracked the code on predicting battery lifespan in days instead of years, saving time and energy while speeding up clean energy innovation. This breakthrough could fast-track electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
AI Predicts Battery Life in Days, Not Years
InnovationFeb 5

AI Predicts Battery Life in Days, Not Years

University of Michigan researchers created an AI tool that predicts battery performance in just days instead of months or years, using 95% less energy. This breakthrough could dramatically speed up development of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.

Phys.org - Technology2 min read
Spain Wins €180M EU Grant for Renewable Energy Storage
Planet WinsFeb 3

Spain Wins €180M EU Grant for Renewable Energy Storage

Spain just secured the European Union's largest energy infrastructure grant to build a massive water battery that will store clean power for millions. The €180 million project shows Europe is betting big on renewable energy's future.

PV Magazine2 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
Devon Hillside 'Battery' Powers 400 Homes With New Tech
InnovationJan 27

Devon Hillside 'Battery' Powers 400 Homes With New Tech

A groundbreaking underground hydropower system in Devon is generating clean electricity using gentle slopes instead of massive dams. The innovation could unlock renewable energy storage in thousands of new locations worldwide.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Scientists Store Hydrogen With Just Sunlight and LEDs
InnovationJan 19

Scientists Store Hydrogen With Just Sunlight and LEDs

Japanese researchers created a material that safely stores hydrogen fuel and releases it simply by exposing it to sunlight or LED light. This breakthrough could solve one of clean energy's biggest challenges without heavy metals, extreme temperatures, or explosion risks.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read