Author: Anela Dokso

Portland General Electric (PGE) has brought online three new utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), adding 475 MW and over 1.9 GWh of dispatchable capacity to the Portland metro area.

Horizon Fuel Cell Group has acquired the vehicle intellectual property of its defunct spin-out, Hyzon Motors, signaling a bid to re-enter the hydrogen heavy-vehicle market while leveraging its own fuel cell technology.

Shetland is set to become a focal point in the UK’s green hydrogen and ammonia ambitions, as Statkraft moves forward with plans for a 400MW electrolytic hydrogen facility on land adjacent to the disused Scatsta Airport.

As Hong Kong intensifies its efforts to decarbonize its energy systems, a newly announced strategic partnership between The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and CIMC ENRIC Holdings signals a targeted push into green methanol and hydrogen development.

The UK’s energy storage landscape is shifting, as sustainable energy developer SAE reaches financial close on a 240-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park in Newport, Wales.

Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power has appointed a consortium of Spain’s Técnicas Reunidas and China’s Sinopec Guangzhou Engineering to deliver front-end engineering design (FEED) services for its Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project—a facility aiming to produce 400,000 tones of green hydrogen annually by 2030.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has acquired a 70% stake in the first phase of H2Apex’s green hydrogen production project in Lubmin, Germany.

In a marked departure from years of cautious optimism, merchant battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India have turned profitable. According to a new report from energy think tank Ember, BESS projects commissioned in 2025 could deliver internal rates of return (IRR) of up to 17% by engaging solely in India’s power exchanges—without fixed power purchase agreements (PPAs).

As the global market for aqueous batteries accelerates—projected to exceed $10 billion by 2030—a new study from KAUST’s Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST) sheds light on a persistent challenge: short lifespan due to parasitic reactions at the metal-electrolyte interface. The research, published in Science Advances, reveals that the addition of sulphate ions, specifically from salts like zinc sulphate, could increase aqueous battery lifespan by over a factor of ten, while maintaining chemical stability and cost-effectiveness. The finding has implications well beyond academic interest. Aqueous batteries are positioned as safer, more sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion systems…

As the world navigates a complex energy landscape in 2025, global electricity demand is poised for significant growth, anticipated to increase by 3.3% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026. These figures represent some of the most accelerated growth rates witnessed in over a decade, driven by persistent industrial demand, advancements in electrification, expanding air conditioning usage, and the burgeoning requirements of data centers. However, this growth does not come without its challenges. Global CO2 emissions from electricity generation are showing signs of plateauing. Following a modest growth of 1.2% in emissions in 2024, 2025 is expected to see little change,…