The global market for battery energy storage systems (BESS) is projected to reach USD 15.1 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25%.
Author: Anela Dokso
A recent report from the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) underscores a pressing call for a £50 billion capital infusion to ensure the UK electricity grid keeps pace with future demand.
The Energy Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has embarked on an important mission with the study of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Morocco’s green hydrogen pilot project has secured a $32 million grant, according to market intelligence firm MEED.
The Western Australian government’s latest strategic move in the energy sector involves a major investment to encourage the adoption of residential battery storage systems.
TransGrid has acquired financing totaling $1.4 billion dedicated to the advancement of battery storage projects in Arizona.
Hyundai Motor is intensifying its involvement in the highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) battery sector by establishing a new research center focused on battery development.
Chinese researchers have achieved a phenomenal solar hydrogen production efficiency rate, setting a new benchmark at an impressive 10.36 percent. This breakthrough, maintained consistently over a month, underscores the potential for scaling green hydrogen production to meet global energy demands. The research, spearheaded by scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China and Wuhan University, utilized a novel structure of silicon-based gallium nitride nanowires as a photoelectrode. This advanced design signifies a critical leap forward in solar hydrogen production, allowing stable output for more than 800 hours at elevated current densities. This structural innovation addresses long-standing issues in…
Underground hydrogen storage (UHS) emerges as a viable contender, offering substantial-scale, long-term energy storage capabilities. However, a pertinent issue lingers—ensuring the effective recovery of stored hydrogen. In subsurface storage environments, various geochemical reactions may lead to significant hydrogen loss, thwarting the potential effectiveness of UHS systems. According to recent research, including a detailed study published on February 22, 2025, the integration of advanced geochemical modeling and unsupervised machine learning offers innovative pathways to address these complexities. This study applies non-negative matrix factorization (NMF), a sophisticated machine learning method, to analyze simulated geochemical reactions within hydrogen storage scenarios. A critical example…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has disclosed a £200 million investment plan aimed at transforming Grangemouth’s industrial landscape. This announcement underscores the UK government’s commitment to directing resources towards fostering Scotland’s industrial evolution and energy future, a sentiment echoed during Sir Keir’s speech at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow.
