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Australia’s virtual power plant pilot hits right notes for future markets
A West Australian (WA) government virtual power plant technology pilot, Project Symphony, has successfully proven rooftop solar, batteries and major appliances can play an integral role in the state’s energy transition and create $920 million in value over the next decade.
Jun 07, 2024
Zinc-ion batteries: a less volatile alternative?
At a time of growing demand for battery energy storage, pv magazine spoke with Eloisa de Castro, CEO of Enerpoly, a Swedish company preparing to launch the world's first zinc-ion battery megafactory on its home turf. Having solved rechargeability issues, the company expects its safe and sustainable zinc-ion batteries, which rely solely on a European supply chain, to increase their market share in the years to come.
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Altris, Stora Enso to develop sodium-ion anode from lignin
Swedish sodium-ion battery specialist Altris has partnered with Stora Enso, Finish-Swedish cellulose and paper maker, to drive the adaptation of the corporation’s hard carbon solution Lignode as an anode material in its sodium-ion battery cells.
Gresham House, Octopus sign two-year, fixed-price BESS deal
One of the United Kingdom’s largest battery storage investors has signed fixed price contracts for roughly half of its portfolio in a landmark deal for the British market. Battery storage market intelligence firm Modo Energy estimates the tolling arrangement to be worth GBP 56,000 ($71,584) per MW per year.
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LG Energy Solution offers funding to battery startups
South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution is on the lookout for potential candidates for its 2024 Battery Challenge accelerator. The competition will award a maximum of 10 global companies with a $30,000 cash prize each, as well as an opportunity to develop their proof-of-concept.
Colbún proposes 800 MW desalinated water-powered pumped storage project in Chile
Chilean utility Colbún has unveiled plans for a massive pumped storage hydropower project in northern Chile. The facility will use desalinated water from the Pacific Ocean to store energy and use it when it's most needed.
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Anker Solix S2000 review: 2 kWh power station built for the long haul
Anker's newest mid-range portable power station leans on next-generation LFP cells and a thrifty idle draw, promising 15 years of useful service. Initial hands-on testing largely backs the headline claims — with a few small wrinkles.
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