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InfoLink reports record battery shipments of 202.3 GWh in first three quarters of 2024, with CATL leading the market. Commercial-scale storage dominates with 180 GWh shipments.

Sunlit Solar has launched EV3600 bidirectional inverter for storage systems, enabling charging from grid power during low electricity prices and solar carport EV charging capabilities.

Midea has invested EUR 8 billion in R&D and launched MHELIOS smart home energy management system that integrates AI, renewable energy storage, and smart appliance control for residential energy optimization.

Mahindra & Mahindra has committed INR 4,500 crore for development of two new electric vehicle brands BE 6e and XEV 9e, with production capacity of 90,000 units annually at Chakan plant.

Utrecht has partnered with Renault Group and We Drive Solar to launch Europe's first large-scale V2G car-sharing service with 500 Renault 5 EVs and bidirectional charging stations.

Monash University researchers have developed high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries with doubled energy density and ultra-fast charging capability for EVs and drones. The university launched Ghove Energy startup to commercialize the technology.

Researchers developed a new polymer coating for battery materials that improves the performance and longevity of solid-state batteries.

Analysis reveals significant electricity cost increases across US utilities, with distribution costs rising 97% since 2003. SPAN promotes smart energy technologies as solution for cost reduction and grid efficiency.

South Africa has received $9.3bn from International Partners Group for Just Energy Transition implementation. Major developments include energy market reforms, renewable energy projects, and transmission grid expansion.