Tristan Rayner
EcoFlow unveils Delta 3 Max and Ultra portable power stations
EcoFlow’s well-known Delta 3 portable power station range has been refreshed in North America, with new branding covering a wider range of options.
Belgium powers up first 400 MWh phase of mainland Europe’s largest battery
Engie and Sungrow have connected the initial 100 MW/400 MWh phase of the Vilvoorde battery project in Belgium, set to reach 200 MW/800 MWh by late 2025.
Global Solar Council launches global trade association for battery storage
The Global Solar Council has launched what it calls the first global trade association for battery storage to drive manufacturing, deployment, recycling, and adoption of new technologies.
Hands-on with the Bluetti Apex 300 portable power station
A hands-on with the Apex 300 reveals it has unique strengths for those looking for portable power in a design that is made to expand through accessories.
German solar PPA deals drop 87% as developers turn to battery hybrids
With German solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) down 87%, a panel of experts argued that hybrid solar-plus-storage projects are now the only bankable path forward.
Marstek Energy throws down a price gauntlet with new balcony battery
The price point for the 2.12 kWh storage system marks a big chance in the value proposition for those interested in adding balcony storage.
Bluetti debuts world’s first sodium-ion portable power station
The Pioneer Na will be available globally from mid-October, 2025.
Anker Solix launches C1000 Gen 2, billed as world’s fastest charging station
Anker Solix’s C1000 Gen 2 portable power station delivers 2,000 W (AC) output from a 1,024 Wh battery and can fully recharge in 49 minutes using HyperFlash technology.
German researchers develop recycling for dry-processed Li-ion batteries
Researchers at the University of Münster have developed a mechanical recycling process for production scrap from the dry processing of lithium-ion batteries. The method operates without solvents, preserves material properties, and allows the recycled cathode powder to be directly reused in electrode manufacturing.
Insurer flags rising home fire costs as lithium-ion battery incidents increase
Battery fires double in high-value claims, pushing premiums up.
