BHP partners with BYD, CATL to advance battery solutions for mining
July 17, 2025
BHP and BYD will jointly investigate powertrain battery solutions for heavy mining equipment and locomotives with their adjacent flash-charging infrastructure, as well as explore BYD commercial vehicles and light vehicles for use in BHP’s mining applications.
Oracle to invest $2 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Germany
July 17, 2025
The investment will expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) footprint in Germany and will include a significant expansion of AI infrastructure capacity in the Oracle Cloud Frankfurt Region.
Panasonic begins mass production at new EV battery factory in Kansas
July 16, 2025
Panasonic Energy has begun mass production of ‘2170’ cells — a type of cylindrical lithium-ion battery — at the Kansas factory. The facility is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs and 8,000 jobs in total.
Cambridge chooses Aixtron tool for next-gen 2D-based photonic devices
July 16, 2025
Aixtron’s Close Coupled Showerhead (CCS) system is set in a 200mm configuration and is currently being installed at the Cambridge Graphene Centre to be used for the UK’s Layered Materials Research Foundry (LMRF).
ZenaTech creates quantum computing prototype to advance AI drone solutions
July 15, 2025
The Canadian company envisions commercial applications ranging from highly efficient precision agriculture to predictive energy infrastructure inspections, along with weather forecasting and defense applications.
SAEL to invest $954 million in solar manufacturing facility in India
July 15, 2025
The 5 GW-per-year integrated solar cell and module facility in Uttar Pradesh will boost Indian clean energy firm SAEL’s total module manufacturing capacity to 8.5 GW. Construction is set to begin this year.
Materion completes acquisition to expand semiconductor footprint in Asia
July 14, 2025
This strategic investment expands Materion’s global footprint with a facility in Asia to better support and service global Tier I semiconductor customers and strengthens Materion’s position as a leading supplier of deposition materials.
BayWa r.e. completes sale of its largest BESS in Europe to Vopak
July 14, 2025
The project has been developed to its current state (Ready-to-Build) by GroenLeven and will be connected to the high-voltage transmission grid of TenneT. Vopak will continue the development and aims to construct a utility scale li-ion BESS.
SK On teams up with L&F to boost LFP battery business in US
July 14, 2025
SK On is set to accelerate its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery business targeting North America’s energy storage system (ESS) market as it moves to establish a reliable supply chain to support its latest venture.
Comau, Roboze collaborate to expand into new market sectors
July 14, 2025
The two Italian companies have entered into a collaboration aimed at combining digital additive manufacturing and automation to open new customer and market segments.
SHENMAO enhances semiconductor capabilities with acquisition of PMTC
July 11, 2025
PMTC is recognized for its high-reliability solder alloys that offer excellent ductility, thermal fatigue resistance and drop performance. The company brings in-house alloy development, application expertise and a strong R&D foundation, positioning SHENMAO to accelerate innovation in semiconductor solder materials.
DNV, ACCIONA collaborate on sustainable battery storage solutions
July 10, 2025
In partnership with second-life BESS integrator Beeplanet, ACCIONA has developed a 1 MW prototype stationary storage unit using repurposed batteries. DNV is conducting a comprehensive review of the prototype’s design and overall second-life BESS strategy.
Be.EV inks $27M deal to power up Schroders’s UK retail portfolio
July 10, 2025
The £20 million (USD 27 million) investment will see UK EV charging network Be.EV fully fund the installation and maintenance of state-of-the-art charging solutions at sites managed by five Schroders Capital real estate funds.
UbiQD to supply Quantum Dot technology to First Solar
July 10, 2025
The supply agreement between the two American companies is expected to enable the early adoption of Quantum Dot (QD) in thin film modules, with the potential for UbiQD to grow to over 100 metric tons of production per year.
Delta to construct new regional headquarters in the Netherlands
July 10, 2025
Located in the Park 20|20 business campus, the state-of-the-art 9300-sqm facility in Hoofddorp is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and will house over 350 employees in R&D, business development, management and more.
Arrow launches Engineering Solutions Center in Bangalore
July 09, 2025
The newly established India ESC is designed to help innovators and technology manufacturers adopt advanced technologies such as edge computing, energy management, automation and e-mobility.
Cummins launches BESS to support India’s clean energy transition
July 09, 2025
This state-of-the-art energy storage solution is designed to support India’s clean energy transition and strengthen the reliability of the country’s power infrastructure.
Arago raises $26M to slash AI energy consumption with new photonic chip
July 09, 2025
The heart of Arago's processor, codenamed “JEF,” is a proprietary photonic technology: instead of transistors, it uses lasers to process data with photons. The chip is designed to deliver 10× lower energy consumption than today’s leading GPUs at equivalent performance and cost.
Green’s new pump drive enhances efficiency in data center cooling
July 09, 2025
With the in-house development of a central infrastructure element for energy-efficient cooling, Green’s COO, Andrea Luigi Campomilla, is setting another milestone and driving forward the targeted optimization of the overall system.
iPronics partners with Ansys to bring reliability to AI workloads
July 08, 2025
iPronics integrates Ansys solutions across its core development workflow — from optical layout to packaging and thermal simulations — enabling robust, full-stack design and validation of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) that perform reliably despite fabrication variability.
Singapore launches innovation hub for gallium nitride semiconductors
July 08, 2025
The centre brings advanced GaN manufacturing capabilities to Singapore, positioning local innovators to compete in high-growth global markets such as advanced 5G and 6G communication systems, radars and satellite communications.
e-STORAGE’s SolBank 3.0 passes Large-Scale Fire Testing
July 08, 2025
During the test, e-STORAGE’s SolBank 3.0 energy storage system showed no fire propagation to target units and successfully passed the LSFT, confirming the robustness of SolBank 3.0’s passive fire containment design.
Sthyr raises $1 million to advance zinc-air battery innovation
July 08, 2025
Indian startup Sthyr Energy is developing a mechanically rechargeable zinc-air battery system tailored for long-duration energy storage applications, including seasonal power supply and clean alternatives to traditional peaker plants.
Toshiba develops tech to reduce losses in SiC trench MOSFETs, SiC SBDs
July 07, 2025
These advances are expected to greatly improve the reliability and efficiency of devices used in power conversion applications, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
US startup Impulse raises $300 million to enhance in-space mobility
July 07, 2025
With over 30 signed contracts and growing interest from every sector, Impulse will use the funding to scale and execute a backlog of missions that require faster, more flexible, and more cost-effective in-space mobility.
Kaga Toshiba and Himeji Semiconductor introduce off-site PPA model
July 04, 2025
Toshiba Devices & Storage Group is promoting measures to advance the achievement of carbon neutrality. It aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from all its manufacturing sites by fiscal year 2030.
Turntide bags Hitachi order to power first battery trains built in UK
July 04, 2025
Hitachi will place orders worth nearly £10 million (about USD 13.6 million) with Turntide Technologies to continue R&D and supply LFP batteries. This commitment creates valuable backlog and pipeline for Turntide over the coming years and will result in the expansion of their Gateshead facility.
Kalmar launches next-generation lithium-ion battery technology
July 03, 2025
Building on the success of its previous Li-ion solution, Kalmar’s Gen 2 battery technology has been developed to meet the growing demands of customers seeking safer, more efficient and more sustainable cargo-handling solutions.
Electrovaya receives additional $6.3 million order with major company
July 03, 2025
The batteries will be used by a leading Fortune 100 e-commerce company in the United States for powering material handling electric vehicles in multiple distribution centers.
HyperStrong partners with Repono to advance energy storage in Europe
July 03, 2025
Repono’s project development expertise, including site development, permitting and grid interconnection, will be complemented by HyperStrong’s full-scope system integration capabilities, including BESS solution delivery and associated lifecycle services.
Ericsson expands R&D team in Bengaluru, increases focus on ASIC
July 02, 2025
This strategic move underscores Ericsson’s commitment to enable India to be at the forefront of future communication technology. The decision also demonstrates Ericsson’s dedication to fostering innovation in the highly competitive field of ASIC development.
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