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Paving the way for lithium–nitrogen batteries, one hurdle at a time
Researchers from Belgium and China have proposed a roadmap to advance lithium–nitrogen (Li–N₂) batteries, identifying key barriers such as poor reversibility, slow nitrogen activation, and unstable cell components. They suggest improved electrolytes, catalysts, separators, and cell designs, alongside standardized testing and flow-type architectures, to enable both energy storage and nitrogen-based chemical production.
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AlphaESS introducing AlphaConnect connectivity platform for energy storage projects
The manufacturer is expanding into utility-scale storage and integrated energy solutions to meet the evolving needs of the European market, according to Thomas Yuan, Chairman of AlphaESS.
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Moonwatt showcases sodium-ion storage solutions for utility-scale applications
Moonwatt unveiled a modular sodium-ion battery storage system for utility-scale PV plants at The Smarter E trade show in Munich, designed as distributed units placed across solar arrays instead of containerised blocks. The system uses passively cooled NFPP sodium-ion cells in DC- or AC-coupled configurations, targeting 93–94% solar-to-grid efficiency, lower balance-of-plant costs, and highly scalable, low-maintenance deployment without lithium, cobalt, or active cooling.
Phenogy unveils modular sodium-ion storage solution
Swiss sodium-ion battery company Phenogy has launched the modular Phenogy 1.1 energy storage system for commercial and industrial applications at The Smarter E Europe in Munich. The 50 kW, 100 Ah system offers scalable storage, air-cooled thermal management and integrated safety features,
Grids, solar and BESS – Balancing the buildout
Solar installations in Europe have begun to slow, as markets struggle with high levels of variable generation. Batteries and grid infrastructure need time to catch up, and Bernhard Suchland, CEO at energy infrastructure developer Sunotec, sees the need for a more integrated approach to developing energy systems and networks across Europe.
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UK startup presents sodium-ion storage solution for rooftop PV
Eleven Energy has launched its residential sodium-ion storage system at The smarter E in Munich. The fully integrated platform combines sodium-optimized batteries, inverters, and AI energy management to improve safety, flexibility, and tariff-driven optimization.
Europe’s storage capacity passes 100 GW, overtakes nuclear
Europe’s installed energy storage capacity surpassed 100 GW for the first time in 2025, overtaking the region’s nuclear fleet, according to the 10th edition of the European Market Monitor on Energy Storage (EMMES), published by LCP Delta and Energy Storage Europe.
Australia’s hybrid projects serving as blueprint for global energy transition
As Australia’s energy mix continues to evolve, hybrid projects combining solar generation and large-scale battery storage have emerged as a core asset class and renewable energy technology giant Fluence says the market is now serving as a global pioneer for the energy transition.
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