BBDF: German network agency to release BESS grid fee framework soon

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) is set to present a framework for future network fees in May 2026, with industry discussions highlighting how these charges could interact with flexible connection agreements and affect battery energy storage system (BESS) returns. April 1, 2026 Marian Willuhn Image: pv magazine, Marian Willuhn From ESS News One of the key questions on the first day of the Battery Business & Development Forum (BBDF) 2026 in Frankfurt was whether Germany...
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Nuclear Batteries Could Change Everything, And China Is Already Ahead

Nuclear Batteries Could Change Everything, And China Is Already Ahead

kungfu01/Shutterstock A battery that keeps its charge for decades is likely the fantasy (whether conscious or unconscious) of more than a few people in this digital age. Devices have made life more convenient, more entertaining, and more productive, but the need to keep these tools and toys charged up is an undeniable drawback. While there are ways to optimize your phone’s battery life, there’s no way to prevent it from draining entirely. However, a team of scientists in China may ha...
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4 Budget-Friendly Laptops More Powerful Than The MacBook Air

4 Budget-Friendly Laptops More Powerful Than The MacBook Air

Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. MacBooks have always offered a balanced package, but they’ve always had trouble keeping up with similarly priced Windows laptops in terms of specifications alone. This makes sense, as Apple’s productivity notebooks — especially the MacBook Airs — were never supposed to do intense tasks like running AAA games. However, with the advent of Apple’s M-series chips, this gap has been steadily ge...
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Here’s how much smaller the European vivo X300 Ultra’s battery will be

Here’s how much smaller the European vivo X300 Ultra’s battery will be

vivo launched the X300 Ultra in China yesterday as its all-out camera flagship of the year. Thankfully, this device is also going to be officially sold outside of China, and it looks like the EU will be getting it too. The European version of the device has now purportedly been found in the EPREL database, which is the European Register of Products for Energy Labelling. It has the model number V2562 and comes with a battery capacity rated at 6,395 mAh. European vivo X300 Ultra at EPREL This will...
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Green Energy! CM Punjab Launches Electric Tramin Changa Manga

Green Energy! CM Punjab Launches Electric Tramin Changa Manga

An eco-friendly tourism initiative has been introduced in Changa Manga, as the Punjab Wildlife Department unveils a modern electric tram designed to enhance the overall visitor experience while promoting sustainability. The newly introduced tram, which has been imported from China, is fully battery-powered and can accommodate up to 200 passengers at a time. It offers a smooth, quiet, and air-conditioned ride, allowing tourists to comfortably explore the forest and zoo areas without the usual noi...
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5 Phones With Better Battery Life Than The Google Pixel 10 Pro

5 Phones With Better Battery Life Than The Google Pixel 10 Pro

Dmitri T/Shutterstock There is no shortage of smartphones, especially if you’re shopping in the Android realm. However, if you’re looking for a clean user interface and wish to experience Android in its purest form, then Google’s Pixel series is an easy recommendation. You also get a solid set of cameras, premium build quality, and up to seven years of software support. We were also impressed by its MagSafe-esque Pixelsnap mounting system during our review of the Pixel 10 Pro...
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Rolls-Royce to build battery storage in Falkirk

Rolls-Royce to build battery storage in Falkirk

The work will be led by Rolls-Royce’s power systems division, branded MTU and based in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The MTU energy pack system installed at Falkirk’s Bankside project will have a capacity of 86MWh and an output of 43 MW—enough to power ten thousand homes, or a large industrial facility. It will be connected to the grid this year, and come online in 2027, ready to store energy during periods of high renewables availability, and feed it back into the grid during peak demand. The...
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Double Bike Battery charging with Dual OptiMate

Double Bike Battery charging with Dual OptiMate

OptiMate 3 Dual Bank charger can monitor, maintain and recover two 12V motorcycle batteries at the same time For riders with two bikes in the garage, making sure both are fully maintained and ready to ride can be tricky. The OptiMate 3 Dual Bank takes the hassle out of caring for their 12V starter batteries, charging and maintaining two batteries completely independently and at the same time. Whether you’ve got a summer bike and a winter hack, a road bike and a track bike, modern and classic,...
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Dawsongroup buys first JCB hydrogen generator

Dawsongroup buys first JCB hydrogen generator

David Phipps, head of power generation at Watling JCB, Paul Ridley, MD at Dawsongroup Energy Solutions and Paul Mabey, major accounts manager at JCB. The brand new G60RS H genset delivers the same power, performance and efficiency as its diesel equivalent, but without carbon emissions at the point of use. The hydrogen combustion engine powering the system was developed as part of a £100m programme to develop alternatives to diesel. While many manufacturers have looked to hydrogen to power fuel...
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U.S. Seeks Critical Mineral Battery Projects To Invest $500 Million

U.S. Seeks Critical Mineral Battery Projects To Invest $500 Million

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