Battery and solar project starts in Cornwall

European Energy has started the construction of a 68MW solar farm with a 95MWh co-located battery storage system at Indian Queens in Cornwall.

North Carolina sues EV maker VinFast over unbuilt factory

The state is looking to acquire the megasite of a proposed automotive and battery facility and protect taxpayer money tied to the delayed $3 billion project.

Meridian secures consent for Bunnythorpe Solar Farm

Manawatu is set to host Meridian’s second battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar energy park after receiving consent to build a 120MW solar farm alongside an already consented BESS at Bunnythorpe, north of Palmerston North. With around 250,000 solar panels, the Bunnythorpe Solar Farm will be capable of producing approximately 225GWh of electricity per […] The post Meridian secures consent for Bunnythorpe Solar Farm appeared first on Building Today.

International Powered Access Federation launches MEWP battery guidance

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a guidance pack focused on the safe use and maintenance of batteries fitted to mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).  The post International Powered Access Federation launches MEWP battery guidance appeared first on Construction Management.

M Group hires ex-Skanska UK boss to lead energy infrastructure division

M Group has appointed former Skanska executive Andrew English as managing director of its energy infrastructure business. English will lead the contractor’s energy infrastructure operations as it targets growth in the UK’s net zero transition market, including battery storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and solar… The post M Group hires ex-Skanska UK boss to lead energy infrastructure division appeared first on Construction News.

Just Have a Think - Energy storage in oxygen 18062023

Energy storage is a key element of grid decarbonisation. Developers all over the world are looking for ways to supplement the hard work currently being shouldered predominantly by lithium-ion technology. Now a team of researchers in Vienna has shown us how we can reliably move electrons using oxygen as the main source

Fully Charged Show - MASSIVE Storage. THIS is How To Power the Grid With 100% Renewable Energy! 23052023

Big batteries are perhaps the key to making a completely renewably powered grid possible. Imogen visited Europe's largest battery energy storage system, Pillswood in Hull to find out how Harmony Energy is getting as much clean energy from Dogger Bank, the world's biggest wind farm, onshore and into our homes. But these are no ordinary batteries, at 200 MWh these Tesla Megapacks are decked out with Artificial Intelligence, these are working to make the grid both renewable and flexible.

Undecided - Why Salt Water may be the Future of Batteries 09052023

There’s no shortage of solutions to the world’s need for renewable energy storage, but there is a shortage of accessible and cheap resources to use for those solutions. Lithium and vanadium aren't limitless, so what about regular, run-of-the-mill salt? Redox flow batteries, or RFBs, can exploit the abundance of elements like sodium and iron. One U.S. company already has salt water batteries ready to go, with at least two others developing iron flow variations built to effectively run on rust.

Just Have a Think - Battery recycling just got a whole lot better 14052023

Recycling will play a crucial role in providing enough minerals and metals for the energy storage solutions of the future. But current recycling methods are very energy-hungry and can be environmentally harmful. Now a new process aims to overcome both those challenges, and save time and money as well!

WSJ - EV Batteries: Can the U.S. Challenge China’s Industry Dominance? 24032023

China’s dominance is clear when it comes to powering electric vehicles. The U.S. lags in most steps of the battery-making process, from sourcing raw materials to assembling components. The U.S. government is spending billions of dollars to take on China’s dominance in EV batteries. WSJ explores whether the U.S. can overcome these disadvantages

Are sufficient recycling facilities being planned along with the battery Gigafactories?