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Ecotech

How old EV batteries could transform Europe’s struggling energy grid

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Tech News

New Spanish-made zinc-air battery design boosts capacity and power by 80%

A new technology from Barcelona's Institute of Materials Science reduces energy losses and boosts zinc-air battery performance, paving the way for other storage technologies.

Mobility

Could magnesium become the new lithium for electric vehicles?

While magnesium is cheaper, more abundant and potentially safer than lithium, significant practical considerations remain before magnesium batteries can become more common in electric vehicles.

Ecotech

Gas boiler vs solar, battery and heat pump: Which is cheaper?

Despite hefty installation costs, electrifying your home could help you save thousands of euros, new analysis shows.

Earth News

Blackout risk? Inside the pushback against Europe’s battery boom

A new report claims that the battery boom could trigger power outages, but experts say the risk is ‘tiny’.

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Ecotech

Europe’s EV boom risks a graveyard of batteries. Is there a solution?

Experts are calling for recycling technology to “rapidly expand” as millions of EV batteries are set to die in the coming years.

Business

Varta files for insolvency as German battery maker’s crisis deepens

Varta said it faces no immediate threat of failing to meet its payment obligations. Production is continuing, while wages and salaries will still be paid.

Ecotech

EU urged to explore ‘hybridisation’ to stop wasting clean energy

“Political ambitions mean nothing if clean electrons are stranded in connection queues.”

Climate

Three upgrades can make heat pumps 'pay for themselves' in two years

The right mix of energy upgrades saved houses as much as €1,150 annually, according to a new study.

EU.XL

Can batteries save the EU's wasted renewable energy?

The EU's first tripartite agreement on energy storage, signed in June, puts batteries at the heart of plans to capture more solar and wind power. The technology is ready and getting cheaper, but market rules, grid delays, industrial policy and raw-material politics still hold it back.

Ecotech

German households gaining ‘energy independence’ with battery boom

“Consumers have recognised how useful and profitable batteries are, especially in combination with solar systems, heat pumps and EVs.”

Earth News

Greece has abundant cheap green energy. Why are bills still high?

Solar energy producers have called for a halt to new renewable projects, as battery storage lags behind a growing oversupply.

Business

Europe's electricity storage race: Who leads in battery capacity?

Batteries are vital to using electricity from solar and wind efficiently. Battery capacities vary widely across European countries, with several planning significant expansion in their pipelines.

Climate

Why batteries are changing the renewables debate

The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.

Climate

Do you need a battery for plug-in or rooftop solar panels?

As Europeans scramble to install rooftop solar panels or even plug-in alternatives, the need for battery storage systems continues to grow.

Ecotech

Türkiye's sci-fi-esque solar city sets new standards for design

Experts say the nation is fast becoming a renewable pioneer for the region.

Economy

Finland launches Europe's first full lithium mine-to-refinery product

Europe’s first complete lithium mine begins operating in Syväjärvi in western Finland. The strategic resource is critical for manufacturing modern electronics.