Introduction July 10, 2026 — Peak Energy has selected Sacramento, California, to build America’s first dedicated sodium-ion battery factory. The U.S. grid storage specialist announced today that it will convert a 183,000-square-foot facility in the city’s Metro Air Park into a major manufacturing hub for grid-scale sodium-ion energy storage systems. The move represents a significant…
July 7, 2026 — Solid-state batteries have long promised a revolution in energy storage with higher energy density and improved safety over conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, their commercial rollout has been slowed by a persistent problem: the formation of lithium dendrites that cause short circuits and premature failure. Now, researchers at MIT and the Technical…
July 6, 2026 — In a significant advancement in energy storage, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have unveiled a method to 3D-print battery components in nearly any shape. This 3D-printed battery electrolyte breakthrough could fundamentally change how engineers design portable electronics, medical implants, and aerospace systems. Led by Alexis Maurel,…
July 3, 2026 — In a significant boost for mining decarbonization, Alsym Energy and ERITY have signed a landmark 9GWh partnership to deploy non-flammable sodium-ion batteries across the mining Sector. The deal aims to replace diesel generators with safe, high-performance battery energy storage systems (BESS) in remote operations worldwide. This Alsym Energy mining partnership with…
July 02, 2026 — Battery safety failures can escalate rapidly into thermal runaway, where heat buildup triggers a dangerous chain reaction of material breakdown and ignition. While such incidents remain rare due to existing safeguards, the push toward higher-energy-density batteries demands stronger prevention measures. At the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies…
June 9, 2026 — Surging global demand for lithium-ion batteries is driving the energy storage revolution, powering electric vehicles (EVs), grid-scale systems, and renewable integration. Yet supply chain vulnerabilities persist, with China dominating refining capacity despite abundant hard-rock resources in the U.S., Australia, and beyond. A new MIT lithium extraction breakthrough could change that. Researchers…
June 8, 2026 — In the race to build better batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, one of the biggest bottlenecks has been electrolyte design. University of Chicago researchers have now taken a major leap forward with ElectrolyteGPT, an AI system capable of generating entire battery electrolyte formulations — not just individual ingredients,…
Michigan, USA – May 30, 2026 — DTE Energy launched its new project, a battery storage in Michigan, an investment worth $1.6 billion. They partner up with LG Energy Solution Vertech to deploy locally manufactured systems across the state. This initiative comes at a crucial time as the demand for clean energy sources is rising…
May 28, 2026 — Toronto-based PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) has executed a lease agreement for the Salt Rising Road hybrid Battery Energy Storage System New York project in Allegany County. The 5 MW AC / 20 MWh initiative marks another step in the company’s growing footprint in one of America’s most aggressive clean energy markets….
Rising Electricity Demand and Grid Pressure in the U.S. The electricity demands in the U.S. were fairly constant for years, but this has been quickly changing. What do you think will happen when all air conditioners in one country are turned on? The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the last week of July 2025…