Sunrise brief: Startup raises $200 million to back its ‘breakthrough’ energy storage battery
Also on the rise: Developers scrap an 850 MW solar project after local objection, Rivian plans a second EV plant in the U.S., Ohio regulators consider another 470 MW of solar, and more.
Rivian plans second plant to produce EV trucks and batteries
The Amazon-backed automaker is exploring U.S. locations to produce its electric truck and battery cells.
Sandia researchers develop new grid-scale energy storage battery
The battery operates at 230 degrees Fahrenheit, opening what researchers said could be “a whole cascading cost savings” including everything from less expensive materials to less insulation.
Start-up unveils 3.6 kWh portable battery for independent power supply
The system can be expanded to a capacity of up to 25 kW, and its creator is using a Kickstarter platform to raise R&D money.
Want a better battery? Hold your breath
Recent research reveals a previously underestimated role for oxygen in limiting the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
German start-up offers 5.2 kWh AC battery that works without inverter
Sax Power has developed a new residential battery which it describes as a game-changer in the battery technology.
Factorial achieves capacity retention milestone for its solid-state technology
The first startup to reach the 40 Amp-hour benchmark for a solid-state cell has now achieved a breakthrough capacity retention rate of 97.3% after 675 cycles.
Sonnen battery still running after 28,000 full charge cycles
The battery maker published test results indicating the longevity of its storage systems after extended use.
New battery chemistry tweak could double electric vehicle range
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a revolutionary lithium-metal battery chemistry that they believe will allow EV batteries to almost double capacity, while also overcoming historic setbacks.
Clean energy requires metals and minerals: Can the U.S. compete?
More mining capacity will be needed to meet demand for metals and minerals for clean energy resources, and the U.S. is behind in the race, says a university researcher.
