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A California company has cracked a major energy storage problem: batteries that weaken over time. Their solution spins at 11,000 rpm and could help solar and wind power work better on the grid.
France just unveiled a smart energy plan that could cut household electricity costs by up to 35% while supercharging renewable energy growth. The country is making it easier to connect solar-plus-storage projects and rewarding homeowners who embrace smart energy tech.
A groundbreaking energy storage project in Saudi Arabia will bring reliable power to remote telecom towers, data centers, and industrial sites starting in 2027. The pilot could transform how the desert nation powers its growing digital infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia is launching a major clean energy storage pilot project that could transform how critical industries power their operations. The innovative battery technology promises reliable, sustainable electricity for everything from cell towers to data centers.
China just connected the world's largest compressed carbon dioxide energy storage facility to its power grid, using CO2 instead of air to store renewable energy for 10 hours. The 100 MW plant in Xinjiang's Gobi Desert proves this innovative technology can work at utility scale.
A Chinese company just launched a smart home battery that coordinates solar panels, electric vehicle charging, and household power while automatically hunting for the cheapest electricity rates. The system can tap into pricing data from 860 utility companies to charge your EV when rates drop or even when prices go negative.
Families across America are turning their home batteries into mini power plants that pay them back. What started as 20,000 households in 2024 exploded to over 106,000 in 2025, creating one of the nation's largest flexible energy sources.
A new energy storage pilot launching in Saudi Arabia could help solve power reliability challenges in remote desert locations. The 215 kWh project tests technology designed to keep telecommunications towers, mining operations, and data centers running smoothly in extreme conditions.
An Italian company just opened a factory that turns carbon dioxide into massive batteries that store clean energy for days. The technology is already powering projects from India to Wisconsin, proving long-term energy storage is ready for prime time.
A new half-billion-dollar fund is racing to build solar and battery projects across America as electricity demand surges. The solution targets the sweet spot where speed meets scale.
China just powered up a massive solar facility that captures sunlight during the day and stores it to generate electricity all night long. The breakthrough system could help solve one of renewable energy's biggest challenges.
A renewable energy company just locked in nearly half a billion dollars to power Chile's clean energy future with solar panels and massive batteries. The deal marks the biggest financing in the company's history and brings stable, renewable electricity to thousands.