Comau partners with Intecells to boost battery electrode manufacturing
June 30, 2025
Comau will work with Intecells, which has patented an innovative cold plasma application, to develop a cost-effective technology path for customers looking to integrate the new technology within existing cell manufacturing lines.
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Georgia Tech, Stryten install lead BESS for advanced research
June 27, 2025
The installation aims to create a living-learning lab on campus that supports research and real-world applications of medium-duration energy storage solutions. Lead BESS was selected due to its cost-effectiveness, high discharge rates and recyclability.
Sierra Space opens new solar array facility in Colorado
June 26, 2025
Sierra Space has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Colorado to ramp up production of its SMT solar power systems, including components for national defense applications.
Blue Whale teams up with UNIGRID to deploy urban BESS solutions
June 26, 2025
Urban areas lack open spaces for large containerized battery systems. Blue Whale Energy is addressing this with a novel strategy: installing compact, modular battery packs directly beneath solar panels.
Drinda, Schmid Pekintas to build 5 GW solar cell plant in Turkey
June 24, 2025
The factory will produce solar cells using advanced TOPCon+ technology and under the Turkish government’s HIT-30 program, which is part of a broader strategy to strengthen energy independence through the development of high-tech domestic industries.
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.
Factorial launches AI-enabled digital twin platform to boost battery innovation
June 20, 2025
Unlike traditional AI platforms focused solely on system-level modeling, Gammatron fuses electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and high-fidelity lab data — to simulate and optimize battery behavior at both the material and cell-system level.
Hanwha Qcells launches solar recycling business in US
June 18, 2025
At full capacity, Qcells’ new vertical EcoRecycle’s facility in Georgia will have the ability to recycle 250 MW of solar panels annually, repurposing materials like aluminum, glass, silver and copper.
ABB breaks ground on new Robotics Campus in Sweden
June 17, 2025
ABB has officially broken ground on its new Robotics Campus in Västerås, Sweden – an investment of USD 280 million (approximately SEK 3.1 billion). The facility will consolidate production, R&D, customer training, and testing under one roof, and is expected to become a key European hub for robotics when completed in autumn 2027.
Earthrise secures $630 million for Illinois solar project
June 16, 2025
The 270 MWac solar project, Gibson City Solar, within Illinois’ Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) power market, is expected to achieve commercial operations in 2026.
Rheinmetall secures major order from North American truck maker
June 16, 2025
The order involves a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps being used in the North American manufacturer’s battery-powered medium and heavy duty trucks.
TESVOLT, Samsung to collaborate on cybersecure battery systems
June 13, 2025
The new SBB 1.5 battery container with 5.26 MWh storage capacity will be compatible with various European inverters and will be launched with exceptional performance and guarantee features.
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.
AESC starts battery production at Douai gigafactory
June 12, 2025
EV battery manufacturer Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) has officially started production at its French gigafactory in Douai.
Eastman, Vande Bharat E-Vehicles sign MoU for lithium-ion battery tech
June 12, 2025
As part of this partnership, India’s Eastman Auto & Power will supply lithium-ion batteries worth USD 5.8 million annually to Vande Bharat E-Vehicles to power its e-rickshaws.
Scania looks to save Northvolt's R&D facility
June 11, 2025
Following the bankruptcy of Northvolt, intense efforts have been underway to rescue parts of the business. On 22 May, bankruptcy administrator Mikael Kubu confirmed that there were interested parties and that negotiations were ongoing concerning various operations within the group — each at different stages of progress.
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.
Meyer Burger files for insolvency for German subsidiaries
June 02, 2025
The German subsidiaries of Meyer Burger Technology AG, Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH and Meyer Burger (Germany) GmbH, have each filed for insolvency proceedings.
SAEL secures $132M for 300 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh
June 02, 2025
The funding was secured from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), New Development Bank (NDB) and Societe Generale — with each financial institution committing USD 44 million to the project.
Meyer Burger closes Arizona solar plant, cuts 282 jobs
May 30, 2025
Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger said it was in talks with a group of bondholders about restructuring, but the future of the Goodyear, Arizona site was uncertain.
India launches quantum research hub to strengthen defence capabilities
May 29, 2025
The Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC), launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental set-ups designed to propel R&D in critical quantum domains.
Trumpf Electronics opens technical centre in Malaysia
May 28, 2025
German plasma power specialist Trumpf Electronics has opened a new technical centre in Malaysia, marking its first facility in Southeast Asia
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.
Jupiter to invest $315 million in Andhra Pradesh solar plant
May 28, 2025
With this investment, the Indian company plans to set up a 4.8 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and a 1.5 GW module manufacturing facility at Rambilli in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district.
Kandi partners with CBAK to launch US lithium battery facilities
May 27, 2025
Each facility will be operated as a separate joint venture between the two Chinese companies, with differing ownership structures tailored to the specific nature and scope of each project.
Aramco launches renewable energy storage system for gas operations
May 26, 2025
Located in Wa’ad Al-Shamal, in western Saudi Arabia, the 1-MW/hour flow battery system is based on Aramco’s patented technology and was developed in collaboration with Rongke Power (RKP).
NTPC Green Energy wins 80MW BESS project in Kerala
May 23, 2025
The 80MW/320MWh project is expected to provide power back-up or supply of 80MW for four hours. The auction was part of a tender for selection of BESS developers to set up 125 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS in Kerala.
NIRL signs power purchase agreement for 810 MW solar project
May 21, 2025
The project in the Indian state of Rajasthan is expected to generate approximately 2 Billion Units (BU) of green electricity annually and offset approximately 1.5 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions per year.
UL Solutions opens advanced battery test lab in Germany
May 19, 2025
Driven by the increasing demand for reliable battery testing services, the facility was purpose-built from the ground up to evaluate EV and industrial battery products during the research and development phases of battery manufacturing.
Reliance Power to build 500 MW solar project in Bhutan
May 19, 2025
The solar project, to be jointly developed by India’s Reliance Power and DHI, the investment arm of the Bhutanese government, will have a capital outlay of up to USD 235 million.
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