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Nigeria-based STAR PLUS BATTERY offers solar batteries with a 24-month warranty, highlighting features like high power output, long lifespan, deep discharge performance, and high charge acceptance rate. The company emphasizes their eco-friendly and recyclable nature and provides customer support via phone, WhatsApp, and email.

India has organized India Energy Week 2025 (IEW’25) from February 11-14 in New Delhi, focusing on decarbonization, energy equity, and low-carbon economies. The event featured 70+ CEOs from major energy companies, 20+ foreign energy ministers, and discussions on clean power pathways, grid-scale energy storage, and methane mitigation. IEW’25 also highlighted India’s advancements in renewable energy and technologies like green ammonia and hydrogen production.

University of California in Los Angeles researchers Richard Kaner and Yuzhang Li are developing zinc and vanadium batteries for grid-scale energy storage. These batteries are cheaper and safer than lithium-ion batteries, recycle three times faster, and are less flammable due to their water-based electrolyte. The team has achieved the longest-cycling performance of a vanadium-based cathode with the highest cycling rate and capacity reported.

UK-based Cellcycle, part of The SER Group, developed a new direct recycling process for lithium-ion batteries using green solvents. This process recovers over 95% of cathode active material at temperatures below 80 degrees, reducing carbon emissions and eliminating the need for hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy. Cellcycle also partnered with CL Refurbishments Ltd for a recycling solution for lithium thionyl chloride batteries.

Modo Energy released version 3.3 of its Battery Revenue forecast for Great Britain. The update includes new intraday price modeling, re-optimized battery dispatch in the intraday market, updated nuclear capacities, and commodity price updates. Gas prices for 2025 are 13% higher than previously forecast.

The article discusses five main reasons for early lithium-ion battery failure: Solid electrolyte interface layer expansion, different parts of the cell aging at different rates, battery management system (BMS) failure, lithium plating accumulating on the battery anode, and defective connections in a battery string. These issues impact battery performance, stability, and lifespan, relevant to energy storage and electric vehicles.

Aurora Energy Research has published the European Renewables Market Overview Report (RESMOR), providing insights into solar PV, onshore wind, and offshore wind markets across 28 European countries. The report includes a comprehensive Excel databook and a 90-minute workshop with Aurora’s experts.

Aurora Energy Research projects a more than threefold increase in Europe’s intermittent renewable energy capacity by 2050. However, this growth will fall short of climate goals due to negative prices, market saturation, and grid congestion. Key strategies to mitigate risks include BESS co-location, portfolio diversification, and accessing additional revenues through capacity, ancillary, and balancing markets. Policymakers need to ensure strong incentives and flexible frameworks to drive sustained renewable growth.

The article discusses various types of inverter batteries and factors affecting their price in Nigeria, focusing on their role in providing backup power during outages. It highlights the importance of considering battery capacity, type, brand, warranty, and compatibility with inverters when making a purchase. The article also emphasizes the benefits of inverter batteries, including uninterrupted power supply, energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness.

SINTEF researchers found significant variations in fire safety measures in battery rooms, highlighting the need for national guidelines to address the risks associated with Li-ion battery fires. A recent case study examined seven buildings, revealing inconsistencies in ventilation and fire safety measures. The researchers recommend a holistic approach to battery room design, considering room size, battery chemistry, and fire suppression systems.

Germany's renewable energy generation reached 275.2 TWh in 2024, a 4.4% increase from 2023. Solar power contributed 14% (72.2 TWh) of total electricity output, wind power remained the largest source (136.4 TWh), and coal-fired power plants declined sharply. Battery storage capacity also saw substantial growth.

Taiwan's Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) implemented mandatory inspections for residential lithium battery energy storage appliances and power conversion systems (up to 20 kWh and 20 kW, respectively) starting July 1, 2026, to ensure safety and reliability in line with the country's renewable energy goals. The regulations address thermal runaway risks and require compliance with standards for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and grid connection safety.

Researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science have advanced the understanding of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer in lithium metal batteries. Their research, using dynamic nuclear polarization, identified the chemical structure of the SEI layer and its impact on dendrite growth and ion transfer efficiency, potentially leading to safer and more efficient next-generation batteries.

South Korea-based Sambo+Mobility showcased its hydrogen-battery hybrid electric flying taxi, HAM III-2, at CES 2025. The two-seater aircraft has a 30-foot wingspan, 15-foot height, and weighs 1,875 pounds. It boasts a cruising speed of 110 mph, a range of 62 miles, and a maximum flight time of 40 minutes. Testing is expected to begin in early 2025.

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have made progress in understanding lithium dendrite threads in lithium metal batteries. They found that batteries with 40% ceramic in their electrolyte had the longest lifespan, while performance decreased above or below this ratio. The study used nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to observe dendrite development in real time.

PLB, a LiFePO4 battery manufacturer, offers emergency jump starter batteries using high-rate 26650 LiFePO4 cells. These batteries are designed for 12V starting applications and offer features like instant power (up to 2,000A peak current), cold resistance (-30°C), long standby time, high safety (with BMS), and a portable design. The batteries are environmentally friendly compared to lead-acid alternatives.

India faces challenges in meeting the energy demands of its AI infrastructure. By 2030, AI infrastructure could consume 100-200 terawatt-hours annually. Scaling up renewable energy is crucial, but challenges remain. Modernizing India’s power grid is necessary to ensure consistent energy supplies for data centers.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held its Fifteenth Assembly session, focusing on accelerating the renewable energy transition. Discussions included SDG7 progress, renewable energy partnerships in Central Asia (APRECA), legislative pathways for tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency, grid and storage solutions, clean cooking initiatives, Mediterranean energy transitions, risk mitigation instruments, a Global Coalition for Energy Planning, environmental impacts of renewables, empowering lives and livelihoods with renewables, community support for the energy transition, and a youth forum. Multiple MoUs were signed with SAARC and KAZENERGY.

US-based Energy Vault partnered with RackScale to deploy 2 GW/20 GWh of data center batteries for a new hyperscale battery energy storage system. This collaboration focuses on enabling a sustainable world with renewable energy.

In October 2024, ERCOT battery energy storage systems (BESS) earned average annualized revenues of $42/kW, an 88% increase from September. Higher prices, resulting from thermal generation outages (141% increase from September) offsetting a decrease in net load, led to increased revenue opportunities. Real-Time and Day-Ahead Energy revenues comprised 55% of total BESS revenues.