Europe faces a critical energy security challenge. As the continent accelerates its shift to renewable sources like wind and solar, the intermittent nature of these resources threatens grid stability and reliable power supply. Without robust solutions, achieving true Europe energy independence remains elusive. Enter the StoRIES project (Storage Research Infrastructure Eco-System), a landmark EU-funded initiative…
In a significant move for America’s clean energy supply chain, Alsym Energy and Re:Build Manufacturing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop commercial-scale U.S. sodium-ion battery production. Announced today, the partnership aims to address surging demand for safe, cost-effective battery storage amid the rapid growth of renewable energy and data centers. This collaboration…
XIAMEN, China – May 29, 2026 — CATL has officially opened the CATL Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Institute (ESVL), the world’s largest and most comprehensive one-stop testing and validation platform for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The launch marks a significant milestone in the global energy storage sector, shifting the industry from traditional component testing…
Australian scientists have developed and experimented with what they claim is the first operational quantum battery – a microscopic battery that uses quantum mechanics instead of chemical processes to store energy. The device is not yet ready to be applied in real life; rather, it is a preliminary scientific breakthrough that might lead to entirely…
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physics, have made a breakthrough that could unlock a true holy grail in battery safety, marking a monumental stride into the energy storage sector. The scientists, led by Professor Hu Yongsheng, recently reported the results in the journal Nature Energy about the production of the world’s…