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South Australia is accelerating its clean energy transition with the launch of its first Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM) tender this month, seeking 700MW of long-duration energy storage (LDES) to stabilize the grid as it approaches a 100% net renewables target by 2027.

Major financial institutions directed over $1.6 trillion toward fossil fuel companies between 2021 and 2024, funding an industry launching more…

China has initiated its first scientific drilling campaign for natural hydrogen with the launch of the “Jinhydrogen Ketan 1” well in Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia, marking a strategic step from theoretical research toward practical evaluation of this emerging energy resource.

Belgium has taken a decisive step forward in Europe’s energy transition with the completion of the first phase of the Terhills Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Dilsen-Stokkem, Flanders.

Global demand for batteries continues to soar, driven by accelerating electrification across vehicles, energy storage, and heavy-duty transport.

Daimler Truck AG, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a reliable liquid hydrogen (LH₂) supply chain connecting overseas production hubs with the European hinterland via the Port of Hamburg.

Europe’s race to decarbonize its energy system has intensified under mounting geopolitical pressures. This week, the European Commission approved sanctions banning new gas and LNG imports from Russia, reinforcing the urgency to diversify supply and accelerate the green transition.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has canceled $700 million in federal battery and manufacturing grants, marking the second wave of funding reversals this month and signaling a more stringent approach to industrial subsidies.

As the world pushes toward carbon neutrality, high-energy-density batteries are emerging as critical enablers for electric vehicles and grid-scale renewable storage.

Tesla has issued a recall for 12,963 vehicles in the United States after identifying a potential battery connection defect that could cause sudden power loss while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).