MHI, Mitsubishi Electric invest in space venture January 30, 2026 Japan LEO Shachu was established in July 2024 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui with the aim of creating a new economy in Low Earth orbit (LEO) by leveraging Japan's technology and industrial foundation.
Wallbox, Eneco partner to expand EV infrastructure in Benelux January 29, 2026 Under the agreement, Wallbox will supply its commercial AC charger, eM4 Twin, as the primary hardware solution for initial Dutch deployments through Eneco eMobility’s installation network.
Masdar reaches financial close on $225M Uzbek solar project January 23, 2026 Masdar will design, build and operate the 300 MW solar power plant and 75 MWh BESS under the terms of the Public-Private Partnership agreement it signed with JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan.
The world’s fastest drone is 3D-printed January 23, 2026 What does a blend of DIY engineering and fabrication, mixed with a clear goal, get you? A fully 3D-printed drone that has just reclaimed the title of the world’s fastest quadcopter.
Samsung SDI teams up with KGM to develop EV battery pack tech January 19, 2026 As part of the agreement, the companies will focus on battery pack technologies using Samsung SDI’s 46-series cylindrical battery cells, while expanding collaboration on technologies to advance next-generation battery pack development.
India’s Nash Energy commissions prismatic battery pack line January 16, 2026 The newly commissioned automated battery pack line at the company’s Bengaluru facility will primarily cater to the BESS, electric vehicle, material handling equipment, and electric bus and truck segments.
Cabot signs multi-year supply agreement with PowerCo January 15, 2026 Under the agreement, Cabot Corporation will supply its advanced conductive carbons and conductive dispersions for use in EV battery electrodes.
Synspective bags Japan defence satellite constellation project January 14, 2026 This project uses a Private Finance Initiative to build and operate a satellite constellation through private-sector leadership. The initiative aims to provide persistent imagery intelligence that strengthens Japan’s defense posture through enhanced situational awareness and reconnaissance capabilities.
Novo Energy pauses operations, lays off entire workforce January 13, 2026 Volvo Cars has announced an operational pause at its subsidiary Novo Energy as it continues the search for an external technology partner to support its battery production plans.
Waaree Energies raises $110M for battery manufacturing January 06, 2026 The plant will focus on the production of high-performance cells and battery packs tailored for utility-scale storage systems, electric mobility, and distributed energy applications.
onsemi to develop next-gen GaN power devices with GF January 02, 2026 onsemi will pair its silicon drivers, controllers and thermally enhanced packages with GlobalFoundries’ 650V GaN technology platform to deliver optimized gallium nitride (GaN) devices with higher power density and efficiency.
Sandvik wins $17 million order for BEVs from mining firm December 30, 2025 The order includes battery-electric trucks and loaders and follows a USD 7 million BEV order from Canada-based mining company Eldorado Gold booked in the third quarter. Deliveries are expected to begin mid-2026 and continue into 2027.
ABB boosts grid automation offerings with Netcontrol acquisition December 29, 2025 ABB’s electrification portfolio combined with Netcontrol’s advanced grid automation solutions will help customers on their journey to digitalize the power grid. Headquartered in Helsinki, Netcontrol has around 100 employees.
Hanwha acquires Norwegian firm Seam for $200 million December 22, 2025 Through this acquisition, Hanwha Engine plans to expand its propulsion portfolio by combining its existing dual fuel engine expertise with Seam’s electric propulsion and power automation technologies.
The world reorders its minerals: rare earths at the close of 2025 December 19, 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, the rare earths and critical minerals sector no longer feels like a niche concern reserved for mining specialists and policy papers. It has become one of the quiet fault lines of the global technology economy. Not because the world suddenly ran out, but because access to them – predictable, affordable and politically neutral access – can no longer be taken for granted.
Kitron receives order valued at €44 million December 19, 2025 EMS provider Kitron has received an order valued at EUR 44 million for the production and supply of advanced electronic components used in energy storage and electric grid balancing systems.
Sanmina expands with new energy manufacturing factory December 18, 2025 Sanmina Corporation will expand its energy business with the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, aimed at serving the US energy market.
AESC starts production at UK battery gigafactory in Sunderland December 18, 2025 Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) has launched its new electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Sunderland, UK, with production now underway.
PowerCo starts battery cell production at Salzgitter gigafactory December 17, 2025 Volkswagen-owned PowerCo has officially commissioned its gigafactory in Salzgitter, Germany, and started production of its first Unified Cells “made in Europe,”.
Littelfuse completes acquisition of Basler Electric December 16, 2025 Littelfuse has completed its previously announced acquisition of Basler Electric Company, strengthening the company’s high-power application capabilities.
Mahindra inaugurates 180 kW ultra-fast charging network in India December 15, 2025 The Indian company has already inaugurated the first two Charge_IN stations in Hoskote on NH 75, Bengaluru – Chennai highway and Murthal on NH44, about 50 km from Delhi. Both the charging stations comprise two ultra-fast chargers capable of charging 4 EVs at once.
Samsung SDI clinches US battery deal worth over $1.4 billion December 15, 2025 The South Korean company’s Michigan-based subsidiary Samsung SDI America recently inked a deal with a US customer to supply LFP cells for ESS over three years starting from 2027.
Nauticus partners with FET to expand subsea autonomy December 15, 2025 Under the agreement, FET will lead the commercialization, manufacturing and distribution of Nauticus’ Olympic Arm electric manipulator system, while Nauticus continues to advance the robotics, autonomy and intelligent control technologies that underpin next-generation subsea manipulation.
VisIC secures $26M to advance next-gen GaN power solutions December 15, 2025 VisIC’s D³GaN platform delivers a new level of efficiency, scalability, and reliability for both 400V and 800V EV architectures, unlocking lighter, smaller, and more energy-efficient traction inverters.
EIB, STMicroelectronics announce €1 billion agreement December 15, 2025 First €500 million tranche signed to support acceleration of R&D and high-volume chip manufacturing in Italy and France.
Navitas, Cyient partner to boost GaN adoption in India December 09, 2025 Navitas Semiconductor and Cyient Semiconductors have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of gallium nitride (GaN) technology across India’s AI, mobility, industrial, and energy sectors.
Xing partners with Ideenion to advance EV tech in Europe December 08, 2025 Together, the companies will co-develop next-generation electrification solutions for high-performance and commercial vehicles, marine platforms, and energy storage systems, with a strong focus on the European market.
Southeast Asia’s first industrial heat battery starts operation December 08, 2025 The unit unveiled is a 33 MWh Rondo Heat Battery, the first built on Rondo’s new modular platform. The heat battery is now delivering 2.3 MWth of continuous steam, charged from the grid and a nearby floating solar farm.
onsemi, Innoscience to accelerate rollout of GaN power devices December 05, 2025 The collaboration brings together onsemi’s expertise in integrated systems and packaging with Innoscience’s GaN technology and high-volume manufacturing to enable delivery of GaN products for industrial, automotive, telecom infrastructure, consumer and AI data center markets.
UMC, Polar Semiconductor ink to expand US onshore chip manufacturing December 04, 2025 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Polar Semiconductor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a partnership aimed at expanding US-based production of 8-inch semiconductor wafers, the companies announced today.
ABB completes acquisition of Gamesa’s power electronics business December 03, 2025 The acquired portfolio includes power conversion products such as wind converters for doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG), industrial BESS, and utility-scale solar inverters.
Octillion achieves solar-powered manufacturing at India facility December 03, 2025 The factory in Pune, India, manufactures next-gen battery systems for electric vehicles. New solar panel installation brings Octillion's Pune facility's solar capacity to 545MWh of annual energy production.