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Forge Nano Expands North Carolina Battery Plant to 3 Gigawatt-Hours Annually

Forge Nano has begun expanding its facility in Morrisville, North Carolina, supported by a $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, to manufacture lithium-ion cells with annual capacity of up to 3 gigawatt-hours starting in 2028. In its first phase, the project targets heavy-duty trucking, defense, aviation and storage applications, with Samsung SDI participating in cell supply and marketing.

2026-08-20

Energy and Green Technologies

Asahi Kasei Develops Technology for Pre-Lithiation of Silicon-Rich Batteries

Asahi Kasei has developed a technology that uses low-cost lithium carbonate as an additional lithium source in high-voltage lithium-ion batteries with silicon-based negative electrodes. Internal tests on a cell combining graphite and silicon oxide showed a 10% increase in energy density, while the company prepares to evaluate and license the technology with customers worldwide.

2026-08-19

Energy and Green Technologies

Why Have Home Batteries Become Cheaper and More Widespread in the United States?

The cost of home batteries has fallen as the use of virtual power plants has expanded. These plants aggregate thousands of distributed batteries and operate them as though they were a single power plant. Competition between Tesla and Base Power, along with rising demand for electricity, is prompting utilities to adopt this model more quickly.

2026-08-19

Energy and Green Technologies

TerraPower Bets on Heat Storage to Power AI Data Centers with Nuclear Energy

TerraPower is preparing to announce its first project to supply a data center with nuclear power, leveraging a design that stores heat in molten sodium instead of directly ramping the reactor’s output up or down. This could give it greater flexibility in handling the fluctuating demand of AI data centers.

2026-08-19

Energy and Green Technologies

International Study Proposes Converting Electronic Waste into Materials for Sensor Devices

An international study led by Dr. Tamer Shuaib of The American University in Cairo proposes converting components of electronic, industrial and plastic waste into materials used to manufacture sensors for environmental, health and industrial applications. The vision comes as the world produces about 62 million tons of this waste annually, at a growth rate five times higher than recycling efforts.

2026-08-19

Energy and Green Technologies

Analysis: Hydrogen Fuel Supply Chain Setback Prompts U.S. Transit Agency to Spend an Additional $27.6 Million

The Orange County Transportation Authority in California plans to spend $27.6 million on a new hydrogen station after its previous fueling system went out of service and fuel-cell bus operations collapsed by about 95%. The analysis argues that the problem is not limited to the buses themselves, but concerns the reliability and lifetime cost of the fuel supply chain.

2026-08-19

Energy and Green Technologies

10% of California’s Electric Vehicles Could Provide 9 Gigawatts to the Grid by 2036

A report indicates that enrolling just 10% of the electric vehicles expected in California in bidirectional charging programs could provide approximately 9 gigawatts of capacity and 108 gigawatt-hours of storage. Achieving this, however, requires standardizing program rules and incentives and making it easier for vehicle owners to participate.

2026-08-18

Energy and Green Technologies

750 Gigawatts of Energy Storage Projects Await Connection to the U.S. Grid

Energy storage projects with a total capacity of approximately 750 gigawatts are in queues for connection to the U.S. grid, but the average wait has reached five years, while South Korea’s DeltaX announced the construction of a $141 million plant in Georgia. The figures reveal strong growth in storage, but also highlight infrastructure bottlenecks and grid reliability risks.

2026-08-18

Energy and Green Technologies

Oil Companies Make €7.5 Billion in Excess Profits in Europe During the First Half of 2026

An analysis by Transport & Environment found that eight oil companies made €7.5 billion in excess profits attributed to the European Union during the first six months of 2026. The organization is calling for a permanent tax on these profits and for funding measures that reduce drivers’ exposure to fluctuations in fossil-fuel prices.

2026-08-17

Energy and Green Technologies

What Does China’s New Five-Year Plan for Coal Mean for Climate Action?

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for coal, covering 2026–2030, retains coal as a pillar of energy security but pledges to reach peak coal consumption during the period without specifying a target year. The plan urges coal companies to improve efficiency and develop clean energy and chemicals, making it closer to a reorganization of the sector than a clear plan to phase it out.

2026-08-17

Energy and Green Technologies

Installation of Foundations Completed for 1.4-Gigawatt East Anglia THREE Offshore Wind Farm

ScottishPower Renewables and Masdar have announced the installation of all 95 foundations at the East Anglia THREE project off the Suffolk coast, paving the way for the wind farm to begin operating by the end of 2026 and supply more than 1.3 million homes with clean electricity.

2026-08-17

Energy and Green Technologies

CATL Announces Its 20 Plants Have Achieved Carbon Neutrality Certification and Targets Value Chain Emissions Reductions by 2035

CATL announced that all 20 of its currently operating electric vehicle battery plants have obtained ISO 14068-1 carbon neutrality certification for their core operations in 2025. The company says the biggest challenge has now become reducing more than 80% of battery life-cycle emissions generated outside its plants, as part of a plan extending through 2035.

2026-08-17

Energy and Green Technologies

China’s Solar Energy Growth Slows as the Market Enters a More Complex Phase

China’s solar energy industry is facing a slowdown in new additions and pressures stemming from manufacturing overcapacity and the shift toward market-based electricity pricing. At the same time, energy storage technologies and improving panel efficiency are emerging as two key means of sustaining the sector’s growth.

2026-08-17

Energy and Green Technologies

ForeFront Power Commissions Its First Solar Project Using Direct-Mount Technology in the City of Fresno

ForeFront Power announced the commercial operation of its first solar system using Erthos Earth Mount Solar technology at the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Plant in the U.S. city of Fresno. Since beginning operation in late March 2026, the system has generated 101% of projections and delivered 862 megawatt-hours to the city.

2026-08-16

Energy and Green Technologies

How Are Electric Cars Reshaping Fuel Stations in Europe?

CleanTechnica analyzes the transition of European fuel stations from selling gasoline and diesel to operating as fast-charging, retail, and service hubs, examining examples from Norway, the Netherlands, and London. It notes that electricity-grid congestion, European regulations, and changing consumer behavior have become key factors in the design and economics of these sites.

2026-08-15

Energy and Green Technologies

U.S. Department of Energy Opens Applications for Local Energy Solutions Support Program

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the opening of a new round of the ETIPP program to help local governments, tribes, utilities, and organizations develop solutions to improve energy reliability, affordability, and security. Applications remain open until November 18, 2026, with financial support of up to $50,000 available for some projects.

2026-08-14

Energy and Green Technologies

AI Data Centers’ Natural Gas Bet Could Turn Into a Costly Burden

A research report warns that natural gas prices could exceed $10 per million British thermal units in some parts of the United States, compared with approximately $2 to $4.50 currently. This could significantly increase the operating costs of AI data centers that rely on dedicated power plants, while also adding pressure to electricity prices and consumer bills.

2026-08-14

Energy and Green Technologies

Tesla Electric Launches Powerwall Leasing for Full-Home Backup for About $35 per Month in Texas

Tesla Energy has announced the Powerwall Lease program, which includes two Powerwall batteries and Tesla Electric service in a single subscription, reducing the effective first-year cost to about $35 per month after a monthly credit is applied. The offer is available in select areas of Texas, but requires customers to remain enrolled in Tesla Electric and grant Tesla permission to use the batteries as part of a virtual power plant.

2026-08-13