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Where will lithium-ion battery prices go in 2025? After tumbling to record low in 2024 on the back of lower metal costs and increased scale, lithium-ion battery prices are expected to enter a period of stabilization.
Marija Maisch
Jan 13, 2025
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Microvast reveals all-solid-state battery tech with operational voltage of 12-21 V Microvast says its new True all-solid-state battery (ASSB) eliminates liquid electrolytes to achieve voltages of 12 V to 21 V, with a bipolar stacking design that cuts interconnections between cells, modules, and packs.
Emiliano Bellini
Jan 13, 2025
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Firefighter injured in solar-plus-storage explosion and fire in Spain The fire, which affected a photovoltaic installation in a container with batteries at the port of Gandia, started at 6:14 p.m. on January 4.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jan 10, 2025
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Japan keeps lead in solid-state battery development While China, South Korea, Europe, and the United States are also engaged in active development of all solid-state batteries, Japan is leading the charge, offering generous subsidies to technology proponents.
Marija Maisch
Jan 10, 2025
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SolarEdge launches AI-based energy management system The controller integrates selected third-party products into the SolarEdge EMS ecosystem by connecting to a household’s internet router via the local area network (LAN). It can communicate with inverters, electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps and SolarEdge’s servers.
Matthew Lynas
Jan 10, 2025
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Ontario rebate scheme to subsidize rooftop solar, heat pumps, battery storage The government of the Canadian province of Ontario is launching an energy rebate program later this month, offering up to 30% off the cost of residential rooftop solar panels, heat pumps, and battery storage for homes.
Patrick Jowett
Jan 09, 2025
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New rules allow VPPs to compete in Australia’s energy market from 2027 The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a final determination to allow virtual power plants (VPPs) to compete directly with large-scale generators in the energy market, scheduled to begin in 2027.
Ev Foley
Jan 09, 2025
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Markets & Policy
Korean scientists build PV-powered supercapacitor with 35.5 Wh/kg energy density Scientists in Korea have fabricated a solar-powered charging device that can reportedly achieve a power density of 2,555.6 W kg and an energy efficiency of 63%. The system uses nickel-based compounds to enhance the electrochemical performance of its electrodes.
Emiliano Bellini
Jan 09, 2025
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New simulation tool maps existing, planned district heating networks Researchers in Germany have developed a simulation software tool that visualizes heat flows in existing district heating networks and is capable of predicting load peaks. It can also be used to help plan and commission new grids.
Patrick Jowett
Jan 08, 2025