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News & Articles By Edison Reed
08/31/2026
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By Edison Reed
Battery Energy Storage Diagnostics System Predicts Risks Before Failures
A new battery diagnostics platform can assess operational risks in energy storage systems before failures occur, according to an announcement from the system’s developer. The system, unveiled this year, is designed for grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and uses real-time data to flag potential issues, officials said. The developer stated that the tool aims […]
08/28/2026
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By Edison Reed
Maxell Develops All-Solid-State Battery With High Temperature Tolerance and Wireless Charging
Maxell has announced the development of a new all-solid-state battery designed to operate in extreme conditions, according to a report from Interesting Engineering. The battery, a 1.2V AA-sized cell, is rated to withstand temperatures up to 302 F (150 C) and includes integrated wireless charging capability. Company officials said the battery is intended for automotive, […]
08/24/2026
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By Edison Reed
Ukraine’s Power Grid Vulnerable as Corruption Probe Widens, Officials Say
Ukraine marks its 35th year of independence today, Monday, in what officials describe as its most vulnerable position since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Russian strikes have increasingly targeted the country’s energy infrastructure, while a widening corruption probe has revealed that funds intended to protect the power grid were allegedly diverted by associates of […]
08/23/2026
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By Edison Reed
Asahi Kasei Says Lithium Carbonate Method Increases Silicon Battery Energy Density by 10%
Asahi Kasei, a Japan-based chemical company, said it has developed a lithium carbonate method that increases the energy density of silicon-based battery cells by about 10%, according to the report published by Interesting Engineering. Lithium carbonate is processed into active materials for lithium-ion batteries, the rechargeable cells used in consumer electronics, electric vehicles and military […]
08/22/2026
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By Edison Reed
Study: New Zinc-Iodine Battery Withstands 60,000 Cycles and Charges in 3 Minutes
Researchers from Flinders University in Australia reported an aqueous zinc-iodine battery that completed more than 60,000 charge-discharge cycles and can be charged in about three minutes, according to a report from Interesting Engineering. The findings – described in a new study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie – point to a possible path for low-cost, long-life batteries for […]
08/21/2026
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By Edison Reed
Iran Breaks Ground on 5,000-MW Solar Plant Described by Officials as World’s Largest
Iran is set to begin construction on a 5,000-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Kuhpayeh, Isfahan province, according to a West Asia News Agency report published Aug. 18. Officials described the development as the largest solar facility anywhere in the world. The project is privately financed at $2.8 billion. Ebrahim Karimi, who heads the energy […]
08/16/2026
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By Edison Reed
Romania’s Only Nuclear Plant Shut Down as Danube Falls to Record Low
Romania’s only nuclear power plant has been completely shut down after the Danube River fell to record-low levels, state-owned energy company Nuclearelectrica announced Thursday. The Cernavoda plant, which produces about 20% of Romania’s electricity, was disconnected from the power grid after water levels dropped below the threshold required for operation, according to the company [1][2]. […]
08/13/2026
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By Edison Reed
Cornell Researchers Identify 63,000 Solid-State Battery Materials
Cornell University researchers have identified more than 63,000 candidate materials for solid-state batteries, according to a university report. The research team produced the candidate list as part of an effort to replace the flammable liquid electrolytes used in current lithium-ion batteries, the report stated. Solid-state batteries use a solid electrolyte for ionic conduction between the […]
08/11/2026
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By Edison Reed
Sodium-Ion Batteries Emerge in U.S. as China Expands Output, Report Says
Sodium-ion batteries are receiving renewed attention in 2026 as an alternative to lithium-based energy storage, according to industry reports. U.S. companies including Peak Energy and Inlyte Energy are moving toward domestic production, while Chinese manufacturers BYD and CATL are expanding output, according to SodiumBatteryHub [1]. The technology is being deployed primarily for grid storage, data […]
08/10/2026
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By Edison Reed
Sodium-Ion Batteries Cut Costs for City EVs
Sodium-ion batteries are gaining attention in 2026 because they can lower costs for city electric vehicles (EVs), improve winter driving, and support backup power systems, according to a report published Aug. 6 by SodiumBatteryHub. The report said the chemistry uses sodium, which is abundant and widely available worldwide, allowing manufacturers to build batteries with a […]
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