Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Lithium-ion battery health prediction accuracy drops significantly after 100 cycles in existing systems, yet new research demonstrates a root mean squared error of 0.0046 Ah for capacity forecasting using only first-stage cycle data. This precision threshold becomes critical as the lithium-ion battery market crossed USD 75.2 billion in 2024 and is expected 15.8% CAGR through 2034, with failure prediction accuracy directly impacting warranty costs and replacement scheduling across automotive and energy storage sectors. Current battery management systems struggle with a fundamental limitation: capacity degradation trajectories exhibit high consistency during early operational stages but diverge dramatically in later phases due to…

Global hydrogen markets are expanding at a rapid clip, with projections suggesting the sector could reach $410 billion by 2030, up from roughly $155 billion today. Much of this growth rests on policy-driven momentum—particularly in the EU, Japan, and South Korea—where hydrogen strategies are tightly woven into decarbonization pathways. Yet the trajectory is anything but linear, as structural barriers continue to blunt scale-up efforts. A critical challenge lies in the cost equation. Despite falling renewable electricity prices, green hydrogen production remains two to three times more expensive than fossil-based hydrogen. Electrolyzer costs, hovering at $900–1,200/kW, must fall significantly if the…

Inner Mongolia targets 200,000 tons of annual green hydrogen production by 2025, positioning the region as China’s hydrogen manufacturing epicenter. The recent 5 billion yuan agreement between Guofu Hydrogen Energy and Siziwang Banner represents approximately 13% of this regional capacity through a single integrated facility producing 40,000 tons annually. The project’s technical specifications reveal the infrastructure challenges facing China’s hydrogen economy. The facility will deploy 60 electrolyzers at 1,000 Nm³/h each, requiring 1GW of dedicated renewable power supply—equivalent to roughly 500 modern wind turbines operating at full capacity. This power-to-hydrogen ratio highlights the energy intensity of electrolytic production, where approximately…

The U.S. nuclear sector is entering a new test phase as startup Aalo breaks ground in Idaho on its first extra-modular reactor (XMR), a sodium-cooled unit the company claims will become the first new test reactor of its kind to reach criticality in the country in more than four decades. Positioned under the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, the project represents one of at least three advanced reactor designs the DOE expects to bring to first criticality by July 2026. Aalo’s Idaho deployment, dubbed Aalo-X, is not simply a technology demonstration. The company has tied its schedule…

Germany’s northern grid is set for another capacity boost as Eco Stor advances its 103.5-MW/238-MWh battery energy storage project in Schuby, Schleswig-Holstein, marked by the delivery of its main transformer in August. The nearly 130-tonne unit, sourced from Hungary, is the largest single component of the installation and a critical link between the local medium-voltage network and the 110 kV transmission system. At full capacity, the Schuby facility will hold enough power to supply around 170,000 households for two hours, underscoring how battery storage is shifting from pilot-scale deployments to grid-relevant assets in Germany’s energy transition. The project follows the…

Future Proof Shipping’s hydrogen-powered vessels achieve annual CO2 savings of 2,000 tonnes per barge for 100 round trips of 500 kilometers each, while H2 Barge 2 is projected to reduce 3,000 tonnes of CO2 annually on Rhine operations. These emission reductions represent significant environmental impact from two vessels, though scaling challenges related to hydrogen costs and limited financial incentives constrain broader industry adoption of zero-emission shipping technology. Vessel Performance and Technical Specifications H2 Barge 1, measuring 110m x 11.45m, launched in May 2023 for container operations between Rotterdam and Belgium’s BCTN terminal in Meerhout. H2 Barge 2 followed in February…

India’s renewable energy ministry and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have established a joint framework for hydrogen and ammonia value chain development, coinciding with India’s achievement of record-low green ammonia pricing through its ongoing auction series. ACME Cleantech Solutions secured capacity at ₹49.75 per kg ($0.57/kg) in recent SECI auctions, demonstrating competitive production economics that support Japan’s import strategy. Strategic Alignment and Policy Frameworks Japan’s pioneering hydrogen strategy, established in 2017, targets 20 million tonnes of annual hydrogen consumption by 2050 and three million tonnes of ammonia fuel use by 2030. India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission aims…

Transition Industries’ Pacifico Mexinol project will produce 6,130 metric tons of methanol daily, scaling to approximately 2.2 million tonnes annually when operational in 2029. The facility is positioned to become the largest standalone ultra-low carbon chemical production facility and among the world’s largest green hydrogen and methanol producers, representing a significant shift in industrial-scale renewable hydrogen deployment in Latin America. Technical Architecture and Production Capacity The Elyzer P-300 electrolyzer uses proton exchange membrane technology to split water into high-purity hydrogen, with specifications indicating approximately 4,000 kg H₂/hour production capacity. The 210 MW electrolyzer facility represents substantial scaling from earlier PEM…

Britain’s grid currently cannot sustain clean energy operation for even one hour despite ambitious plans to achieve 95% renewable power by 2030, highlighting the fundamental stability challenges facing high-renewable electricity systems. The April 28 blackout across Spain and Portugal, triggered by voltage surges and frequency deviations that conventional power plants were unable to control, demonstrates how grid inertia deficits create systemic vulnerabilities as renewable energy penetration increases. Technical Foundation of Grid Inertia Traditional electricity grids derive inertia from large spinning generators in coal-fired and gas power plants, which provide resistance to sudden frequency changes through rotational momentum. This mechanical inertia…

Australian energy storage manufacturer PowerCap enters the European market with sodium-ion battery systems priced at €500 per kWh, targeting Italy, Germany, and Spain as initial deployment markets. The company’s 5 GWh manufacturing capacity and established Australian distribution network provide an operational foundation for continental expansion, though market acceptance remains contingent on performance validation against established lithium-ion alternatives. Technical Specifications and Performance Parameters PowerCap’s residential POD systems offer modular capacity scaling from 10.30 kWh to 27.46 kWh through three to eight battery units configured in parallel. The technology delivers 8,000 charge-discharge cycles at 25°C operating temperature with 0.5°C charging rates, maintaining…