Iberdrola plans 1.32 GW pumped-hydro storage project in Portugal
Iberdrola has started approval processes for a 1.32 GW pumped-hydro storage project in Portugal. The Proyecto de Aprovechamiento Hidroeléctrico de Minhéu is set to become the country’s largest facility of its kind once completed.
Upcycling solar glass waste to use in solid-state lithium batteries
Nanyang Technological University researchers have milled solar panel glass waste for use in cathodes used in solid state lithium metal batteries. When used as a functional filler in solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) material, the resulting battery performance was maintained over 80 charge cycles with an 8.3 % improvement over the reference device.
Australian utility aquires CSP-storage project from Photon Energy
AGL Energy has bought the 150 MW solar, 90 MW thermal, and 720 MWh storage Yadnarie Project from Dutch developer Photon Energy, following the award of development approval in June.
Ait-Group launches residential heat pumps with low propane charge
Germany’s Ait Group has introduced residential ground-source heat pumps using less than 150 grams of propane, based on results from the Fraunhofer ISE LC150 research project. The new systems deliver up to 6 kW of heating with a seasonal coefficient of performance of 5.14.
CATL, Sungrow and CRRC Zhuzhou lead Chinese energy storage rankings
The China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) has released its 2024 rankings of Chinese energy storage companies, with CATL, Sungrow, and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute securing top positions across key segments.
Ukraine’s largest battery storage project enters commissioning phase
Ukraine’s 200 MW/400 MWh battery project dwarfs most Eastern European installations, and is expected to come online in October 2025, ahead of the winter.
Pakistan’s largest battery storage project nears operation for cement firm
Lucky Cement’s 22.7 MWh battery is the largest in Pakistan, and the project is now just months away, according to a company executive.
Superdielectrics unveils Faraday 2 battery as a polymer-based alternative to Li-ion
Superdielectrics launches the Faraday 2 battery, advancing a water-based, metal-free approach to home storage, from a UK-based facility.
The Hydrogen Stream: eCap Marine to supply fuel cells for marine vessels
eCap Marine says it will supply 8 MW of hydrogen fuel cell systems for four zero-emission vessels under construction for Norway’s Møre Sjø and logistics firm Samskip, with deliveries expected in 2027.
Panasonic launches new domestic hot water heat pump
The Aquarea DHW Heat Pump utilizes propane as the refrigerant and is reportedly able to reach maximum temperatures of 65 C. The standalone unit supports PV contact and is compatible with external recirculation pumps.
