China switches on its largest standalone battery storage project

With a capacity of 2 GWh, the four-hour storage system is described as the largest lithium iron phosphate energy storage project in the country. July 21, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: PowerChina From ESS News The first phase of the Huadian Xinjiang Kashgar, China’s largest standalone battery energy storage project, was commissioned on July 19. The 500 MW/ 2 GWh plant represents the first phase of the mega-project which is envisaged to double its size to 1 GW/4 GWh. Located 41 kilometers east of Ka...
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BBDF 2025: Why time is running out for standalone storage

Regulatory shifts in Germany are narrowing opportunities for standalone storage, pushing developers toward colocated battery systems that require more complex optimization, according to industry discussions at the Battery Business Development Forum in Frankfurt. July 21, 2025 Cornelia Lichner Image: pv magazine, Frederike Egerer From ESS News The battery storage market in Germany faces numerous challenges that require legislative clarification. Until the rules are clear, investors must live with...
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Police say driver shot, attacked by crowd in L.A. nightclub car ramming had criminal history

Police say driver shot, attacked by crowd in L.A. nightclub car ramming had criminal history

World A man suspected of driving his car into a crowd waiting to get inside a nightclub in Los Angeles, injuring 36 people, has a criminal history that includes a conviction for felony battery, officials said Sunday. Fernando Ramirez, 29, was out on parole as police continue search for gunman The Associated Press · Posted: Jul 20, 2025 10:59 PM EDT | Last Updated: 11 hours ago Many people injured in L.A. after car hits crowd near nightclub A car slammed into a crowd of people outside a Los Ang...
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UK Scientists Unveil Game-Changing Contact Lens Battery

UK Scientists Unveil Game-Changing Contact Lens Battery

Haley Zaremba Haley Zaremba is a writer and journalist based in Mexico City. She has extensive experience writing and editing environmental features, travel pieces, local news in the… More Info Premium Content By Haley Zaremba – Jul 20, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT A UK team has created a supercapacitor battery using contact lens polymer materials. The technology promises faster charging, better safety, lower cost, and recyclability compared to lithium-ion batteries. Energy storage innovation is...
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REVIEW: DJI Power Battery 2000 is the perfect complement for content creators in 2025

REVIEW: DJI Power Battery 2000 is the perfect complement for content creators in 2025

DJI are most famous for their drones but have steadily been expanding their portfolio and now have a catalog of products in the energy space. Not content with just 1kW of portable battery storage, they now offer a stackable energy storage system known as the DJI Power 2000. The Power 2000 is a portable battery with 2048Wh of capacity, but here’s the really impressive bit, it can output that power at a rate of 3kW. This means it’s more than powerful enough to charge an electric car, or lot o...
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Shannon Sharpe’s Net Worth: How Much Money the Sports Commentator Makes

Shannon Sharpe’s Net Worth: How Much Money the Sports Commentator Makes

Image Credit: WireImage Shannon Sharpe made headlines for a lawsuit filed by a woman on April 20, 2025, alleging sexual assault and sexual battery. At the time, he addressed the matter on social media through a statement from his attorney, Lanny J. Davis, who said the lawsuit was “A blatant and cynical attempt to shake down Mr. Sharpe for millions of dollars. It is filled with lies, distortions, and misrepresentations — and it will not succeed.” The statement continued, “Mr. Sharpe cate...
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I took a walk with Meta’s new Oakley smart glasses – they beat my Ray-Bans in every way

I took a walk with Meta’s new Oakley smart glasses – they beat my Ray-Bans in every way

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The Meta Ray-Bans have been a success since their launch, with consumers (like me) drawn to their regular form factor packed with mics, cameras, speakers, and AI. Now, Meta is catering to a more athletic audience with its new Meta Oakley smart glasses — and with them, it has upped the ante across nearly every spec.  As a glasses wearer, photo fanatic, and AI reporter, it was an absolute no-brainer for me to purchase the Meta Ray-Bans. After months of trying them, I was...
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I found a compact power station with solar charging, and it’s a new off-grid essential

I found a compact power station with solar charging, and it’s a new off-grid essential

ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus is available now for $899. It’s a compact 1,024Wh power station that can connect to external batteries, and its improved cooling mechanism makes it a lot quieter than its predecessor. The silver finish has a tendency to get dinged up. $899 at Amazon Power stations come in all shapes and sizes, but I find that the units on the extreme ends get most of the attention: either the massive ones that can power a home for days or the tiny, ultra...
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SAGLEV Launches MHERO 917 Into Nigerian Market, Off-road Electric SUV Will Be Assembled Locally

SAGLEV Launches MHERO 917 Into Nigerian Market, Off-road Electric SUV Will Be Assembled Locally

SAGLEV Motors launches M-Hero 917 into Nigerian market, off-road electric vehicle will Be assembled locally. 917 comes in two versions, the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). The BEV version is equipped four electric motors and a battery-pack that allows a maximum range up to 450 km (280 miles). EREV version has petrol engine as a generator, which powers 3 motors. It has total range of up to 750 km (466 miles). Nigeria’s electric vehicle assembler, S...
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‘The Turbo’, The World’s Fastest e–scooter, Unveiled – Cost As Much As A Toyota Camry

‘The Turbo’, The World’s Fastest e–scooter, Unveiled – Cost As Much As A Toyota Camry

Maker is aiming to reach 100mph (161 km/h) under Guinness World Record supervision at the Bonneville Speed Week in August. Powered by 24,000W dual motor, ‘The Turbo’ clocked in a top speed of 85mph (135km/h) during its first test runs. ‘The Turbo’ uses a 1,800-watt-hour battery that delivers 150 miles (241 kilometres) of range on a single charge. UK-based electric scooter company, Bo, has unveiled its latest creation called ‘The Turbo’ and dubbed the ‘world’s fastest e–scooter,...
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