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Blue skies ahead for EVs and the energy metals that power them

Every new major innovation experience hiccups on the way to mainstream adoption, but the EV market has had stratospheric growth.

Lithos technology reduces water use in lithium extraction

Lithos applied for a $30 million DOE grant, which will help increase the facility’s capacity to sustainably process lithium hydroxide.

Sunrise brief: Many states transition away from net metering

Also on the rise: Energy Department announces investments in clean energy future. WoodMac predicts strong yet flat global PV growth through to 2032. And more.

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Energy Department announces investments in clean energy future

A slew of funding programs are intended to advance electric vehicles and charging reliability, increase U.S.-made batteries, modernize the power grid and reduce the carbon footprint of federal buildings.

Sunrise brief: Energy storage provider Bluetti enters Texas solar market

Also on the rise: DOE seeks input on high-priority areas for transmission. First Solar closes $700 million in tax credit transfer sales. And more.

Building a U.S. battery supply chain

U.S. demand for battery energy storage systems will grow six-fold by 2030, according to a recent report by SEIA, but only with serious investment, coordination with experienced manufacturers and collaboration with allies.

Trends in U.S. grid-scale energy storage

The IRA’s investment tax credit for energy storage along with increased utility adoption are critical drivers in the growth of energy storage; however, challenges remain in the build-out of the manufacturing of storage needed to support the U.S. goal of getting to net zero.

Sunrise brief: Guidance released for 45x clean energy manufacturing tax credits

Also on the rise: Record-breaking Q3 for U.S. energy storage deployment. Form Energy awarded $30 million for 100-hour iron-air battery project in California. And more.

Gates-backed Fourth Power pilots thermal storage based on TPV cells

Fourth Power, backed by Bill Gates’ venture firm, has developed high-density thermal energy storage based on thermophotovoltaic cells. The tech, which is reportedly 10 times cheaper than lithium-ion batteries, is based on the U.S. company’s patented liquid metal heat transfer system.

Sunrise brief: Carbon capture hubs could present solution for industrial emitters

Also on the rise: ASICS doubles the solar on Mississippi distribution center. The states of Nevada and Arkansas stand center stage in the development of lithium projects. And more.

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