Mercedes to relocate sprinter production from Germany to Poland September 05, 2025 Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will shift production of electric Sprinter models from its Ludwigsfelde plant in eastern Germany to Poland. The site, which employs around 2,000 people, is set to gradually wind down series production of Sprinters by the end of 2029.
Ore Energy connects iron-air battery system to electric grid September 01, 2025 Dutch startup Ore Energy’s pilot system is the first multi-day long-duration energy storage (LDES) to be entirely designed, built and installed within the European Union using materials that can be sourced exclusively within Europe.
Metro Weather raises $5.7M to advance Doppler LiDAR tech August 19, 2025 The Japan-based startup will use the funds to continue the development of Doppler LiDAR technology to observe wind conditions in real time, and to accelerate commercialization efforts aimed at expanding into defense and civilian sectors.
China’s Sungrow deploys 60MWh BESS in Finland August 11, 2025 The BESS project is located less than 100 km south of the Arctic Circle and is made up of 26 Sungrow PowerTitan battery containers. With a power output of 30MW and a storage capacity of 60MWh, this installation will play a vital role in stabilizing the local grid.
Tata Power signs 120 MWh BESS agreement with NHPC July 30, 2025 The project will help address peak power demand, enhance grid flexibility and enable seamless integration of renewable energy in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
India’s Macsen Labs ‘achieves breakthrough in sodium-ion battery chemistry’ July 24, 2025 The company has successfully carried out an R&D-scale synthesis of its high-performance Prussian White, a next-generation cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.
Scatec awarded 846 MW solar PV projects in South Africa July 23, 2025 Located in the Free State province, the cluster will comprise three solar power plants, Oslaagte Solar 2 (293 MW), Oslaagte Solar 3 (293 MW), and Leeuwspruit Solar (260 MW). The estimated total project cost for the solar cluster project is USD 735 million.
Guys, can we please stop inflating orders? July 10, 2025 We are all aware that the semiconductor industry is highly volatile. But that’s not just because of the market itself; in fact, a substantial part is self-inflicted. Because, in times of shortages, companies panic and place inflated orders with multiple manufacturers or suppliers. We see the same thing happening again now with DDR4. Samsung, which captures about half of the DRAM market, has announced that it will wind down its DDR4 production by the end of 2025. This is causing a ripple effect that we have seen time and again.
Lockheed Martin delivers SPY-7 radar antennas to Japan July 08, 2025 With advanced detection and tracking capabilities, SPY-7 effectively counters complex threats, enabling simultaneous engagement of multiple targets and delivering a robust 21st century security capability that enhances the effectiveness of naval forces in an increasingly uncertain and dynamic environment.
Production stops at Northvolt's battery plant – future remains uncertain June 30, 2025 Production at Northvolt’s battery factory in Skellefteå i Northern Sweden comes to a complete stop today, and it remains unclear whether operations will ever resume.
Amazon to invest $13 billion in Australia’s data center infrastructure June 23, 2025 The investment will support the strong growth in customer demand for cloud computing and AI, accelerating AI adoption and capability, and the continued modernization of Australian organizations of all sizes.
TotalEnergies acquires a pipeline of solar and battery projects June 13, 2025 French multinational company TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of a pipeline of 8 solar projects with a capacity of 350 MW and 2 battery storage projects with a capacity of 85 MW from UK renewable energy firm Low Carbon.
Nidec inaugurates new manufacturing campus in Karnataka June 09, 2025 The Orchard Hub campus will serve as a manufacturing hub for generators for data centers, wind turbine generators and BESS for renewable energy, electric vehicle motors, controllers, and EV chargers for clean mobility, and motors, drives, system solutions.
NIRL, MAHAPREIT form JV for green energy projects in Maharashtra June 06, 2025 The JVC will have an equity structure of 74% held by NIRL and 26% by MAHAPREIT. Under this agreement, MAHAPREIT will facilitate in identification & allotment of land for the projects in addition to support development of Power Evacuation System to the Grid.
Waaree secures order for $40M solar project in Rajasthan June 04, 2025 India’s Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRTL) has secured an EPC order for a 300 MW AC /435 MW DC ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Northvolt to cease production by end of June May 28, 2025 The bankruptcy estate of Northvolt has announced that battery cell production at the company’s Skellefteå facility will be gradually phased out, with the aim of ceasing operations entirely by June 30. The decision comes as efforts to find a buyer for Northvolt Ett AB's production remain unresolved.
Serentica signs power supply and consumption deal with INOXAP May 07, 2025 Serentica will supply 75 MW hybrid renewable energy to INOXAP through Inter-State Transmission System project, enabling competitive tariffs and flexible power usage across multiple locations across India.
Tasmania’s Incat launches ‘world’s largest battery-electric ship’ May 05, 2025 When it enters service between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, the 130 metre-long vessel, called Hull 096, will operate entirely on battery-electric power, carrying up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plate.
UK scientists secure $8 million for 2D chip research May 02, 2025 This will help develop energy efficient, atomically-thin semiconductors to dramatically reduce the electricity demand from AI data centres and high-performance computing.
UL Solutions enhances BESS safety test methods April 23, 2025 The new testing methods address industry innovations, including test methods for non-lithium-ion battery chemistries that reflect the evolution of battery technology while continuing to address fire risk mitigation.
Google unveils pioneering geothermal plant initiative for Taiwan April 22, 2025 Google has released details of a 10MW geothermal energy plant to fuel AI chip production in Taiwan, signaling an enormous green innovation.
HIES launches next-gen inverter system to strengthen power grids April 21, 2025 Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems’ (HIES) cutting-edge power conditioner helps stabilize electric power systems by simulating the stabilizing effects once provided by large power plants.
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JSW completes $1.44B acquisition of O2’s 4.7 GW renewable platform April 11, 2025 The portfolio is diversified across seven Indian states and includes 1.8 GW of solar, 0.5 GW of wind, 1.6 GW of hybrid, and 0.9 GW of complex solutions like FDRE/RTC.
Magnachip to exit display business – shifts focus to power semiconductors April 10, 2025 Magnachip Semiconductor says that it will shut down its Display business by the end of the second quarter of 2025, transitioning into a pure-play power semiconductor company focused on Power IC and Power discrete solutions.
Kulicke & Soffa to shut down electronics assembly equipment business April 02, 2025 Kulicke & Soffa’s board of directors has approved a strategic plan to cease operations of its electronics assembly equipment business. The decision aims to refocus the company on core semiconductor assembly business opportunities and improve long-term financial performance, according to a regulatory filing.
Compound semiconductor materials market to cross $91B by 2035 March 31, 2025 EVs are emerging as a critical application area in the compound semiconductor industry, as many EV makers are resorting to MOSFETs or SiC Schottky barrier diodes (SBD) in DC-DC converters.
TotalEnergies to invest $173M in battery storage in Germany March 27, 2025 The six new battery storage projects totalling 221 megawatts will be commissioned next year and supplied by Total’s German subsidiaries SAFT and Kyon Energy.
PGE to invest $4.7 billion in battery storage projects March 25, 2025 PGE, Poland’s largest power utility, aims to build 85 energy storage projects that will hike its storage capacity to over 17,000 megawatt hours and power 2.5 million households.
Battery technology market to reach $137 billion by 2031 March 21, 2025 Asia Pacific is the largest market for battery tech with a share of 50%, followed by Europe and North America. In terms of products, lead-acid battery is the largest segment with a share of 55%.
IITK, Mars Antennas team up to develop EV chargers, inverters March 20, 2025 Mars Antennas will provide funding, industry insights and access to its manufacturing and testing facilities. IIT Kanpur will bring in research expertise, advanced facilities and technical know-how.
Magnachip to drop display business, goes all-in on power March 18, 2025 Magnachip Semiconductor plans to transition into a pure-play power semiconductor company, a move aimed at boosting revenue growth, improving profitability, and increasing shareholder value. The company is now exploring strategic options for its display business, which could include a sale, merger, joint venture, licensing agreement, or even a complete wind-down.