Sunrise brief: Major utilities seek dismissal of California community microgrid proposal
Also on the rise: American Battery Factory and Anovion form alliance for supply of synthetic graphite. Underground heat exchanger to cool down solar panels . And more.
American Battery Factory and Anovion form alliance for supply of synthetic graphite
ABF and Anovion were recent recipients of federal grant funding from the Department of Energy, which awarded $2.8 billion to advanced materials companies that have begun to source battery material components from new and recycled materials using lithium, graphite and other materials sourced in North America.
Sunrise brief: Erthos rackless, earth-mounted solar steps ahead with 107 MW MOU
Also on the rise: Ford adds 4 MW Convergent energy storage system to Ontario engine assembly operations. ESS sees flow battery demand curve turning upward. And more.
As China expands energy storage manufacturing, the U.S. can step up to compete
By investing in factories to build zinc-ion batteries for energy storage, the U.S. can rapidly establish a complete energy storage supply chain.
Sunrise brief: California requires utilities to develop and post hourly retail electric rates
Also on the rise: A globalized supply chain is key to cutting costs in solar module manufacturing. Enphase to open several U.S. manufacturing lines. And more.
Semi-solid flow battery tech promises to lower production costs by up to 40%
While still using conventional lithium-ion raw materials, 24M’s technology is said to reduce the number of steps required to manufacture battery cells and thereby the cost by up to 40%. The US company’s SemiSolid design is also said to deliver improved energy density, safety and recyclability.
Sunrise brief: Inside the IRA–What is an Energy Community?
Also on the rise: Tesla proposes enabling renewables developers to estimate a project’s interconnection costs. Utility-scale developer for sale. And more.
Albemarle wins grant to build lithium facility in North Carolina
Albemarle’s plans include the development of both the lithium concentrator and the mega-flex conversion facility, the proposed reopening of the Kings Mountain mine, and an active expansion of the Silver Peak facility.
Sunrise brief: Proposed regional clean hydrogen hubs to compete for $7 billion in DOE funding
Also on the rise: Renewable PPA price relief from the Inflation Reduction Act may take time. Salient Energy zinc-ion battery passes UL safety testing. And more.
Salient Energy zinc-ion battery passes UL safety testing
Nova Scotia-based Salient Energy’s non-flammable battery is one step closer to commercialization.
