Japan pledges net zero emissions by 2050 without clear roadmap
Japan set an ambitious pledge for becoming carbon neutral by 2050 on Monday, without laying out a clear plan for reaching its target.
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California doomed to frequent blackout risk by battery shortage
As the threat of blackouts continues to plague California, officials are pointing to battery storage as a key to preventing future power shortfalls. But the Golden State is going to need a lot more batteries to weather the next climate-driven crisis—let alone to achieve its goal of a carbon-free grid.
UK’s largest battery to help keep the nation’s lights on
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has partnered with Edinburgh-based Flexitricity to optimise their 50MW / 75MWh Thurcroft battery storage site.
Total to build £13m battery storage project
French oil and gas giant Total is to build a £13 million battery-based storage project for the development of renewable energy in France.
Energy firm to lift lid on £15m battery project near Kintore
The company behind a disputed hydro scheme on the banks of Loch Ness will map out its plans for a £15 million energy storage project near Kintore later this month.
Renewable Energy Association charges government with poor battery policy
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has come under fire from the Renewable Energy Association (REA) for a lacklustre policy in relation to renewable battery power.
BESS raises £50million New York investment
Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS), a UK operator of large-scale battery storage, has announced a £50million equity investment led by Tiger Infrastructure Partners in New York.
AAB and Northvolt to partner on Europe’s biggest battery factory
ABB and Northvolt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a wide-ranging supply and technology partnership, including products and services for Northvolt’s state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery factory and close collaboration on development of battery solutions and R&D activities.
Tech Tuesday: Welcome to the battery age
Batteries capable of storing power at utility scale will be as widespread in 12 years as rooftop solar panels are now, revolutionising the way consumers use energy.