Cathode discovery ‘opens up new pathways’ for calcium-ion storage
Scientists in South Korea tested a new cathode material as part of a calcium-ion battery (CIB), achieving some impressive results. The material retained more than 90% of it initial capacity after 500 cycles, alongside some of the best performance results seen so far for this technology. The scientists say that this discovery opens up “an unexplored pathway toward the realization of stable and high-power cathodes in CIBs.”
Australia to host 50 MWh ‘solar hydro’ plant with storage
RayGen Resources has secured funding to build a 3 MW/50 MWh ‘solar hydro’ power plant that could become one of the largest, lowest-cost storage projects in Australia.
Giant off-grid solar project to power three cities in DR Congo
An international consortium led by Powergrids plans to invest $100 million in three off-grid solar plants intended to power the cities of Gemena, Bumba, and Isiro, which are located in the country’s northern region and currently have no connection to the country’s power network.
US startup offers rapid shutdown module with power optimization
Enteligent’s rapid shutdown device is bolstered by what it describes as ”robust power optimization.”
Australian power outage sparks calls for big batteries
Queensland’s worst power outage in decades has triggered calls for the introduction of more utility-scale batteries to provide security for the Australian state’s electricity network.
LG Energy Solution to replace problem li-ion energy storage batteries
The replacement program could cost around $350 million. New batteries will incorporate manufacturing process improvements.
Second-life batteries turned into storage system with capacity of up to 1 MWh
Power ESS is a new storage system made from second-life lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and has been proposed by Spanish manufacturer Beeplanet as a solution for the commercial and industrial, primary, and construction sectors.
Green hydrogen venture aims for $1.50/kg for Los Angeles by 2030
HyDeal LA includes the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and aims to overcome green hydrogen’s high cost by launching a commercial hydrogen cluster at scale.
20 MW/10 MWh solar-plus-storage project moves forward in Malawi
The Golomoti solar plant is expected to come online by the end of the year. The plant will be used to provide grid stability and reduce national dependence on diesel generators and hydroelectric generation.
Could hydrogen replace diesel in large-scale agriculture?
Australian farmer Thomas Blair is expanding the horizons of his industry to cultivate green hydrogen.
