Brazil opens consultation for 2026 battery storage capacity auction

Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy says it has opened public consultation for a 2026 battery storage auction to contract systems of at least 30 MW that can deliver four hours of power daily under 10-year agreements. November 11, 2025 Lívia Neves Image pv magazine, Alessandra Neris From ESS News Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has opened a public consultation on the guidelines and structure for the 2026 LRCAP storage capacity auction. The notice was published this week, with the con...
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Keychron swaps to ZMK firmware for new flagship wireless mechanical keyboards with massive battery life potential along with design refresh – NotebookCheck.net News

Keychron swaps to ZMK firmware for new flagship wireless mechanical keyboards with massive battery life potential along with design refresh – NotebookCheck.net News

When the Q6 Ultra 8K and V1 Ultra 8K emerged, it was clear that Keychron would be releasing new switches and new wireless mechanical keyboards, but Keychron confirmed in its response to Notebookcheck that the new Milk POM switches, and that the new keyboards are currently exclusive to Best Buy. However, the plan is to launch the Q6 Ultra 8K and V1 Ultra 8K — as part of the “Q Ultra 8K and V Ultra 8K series” — on Keychron’s web store in early 2026.  Aside from the visual ch...
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Lithium Watchers Shift Focus From Supply Fears to Storage Demand

Lithium Watchers Shift Focus From Supply Fears to Storage Demand

34tzm}kprdcwewmb7j28jww{_media_dl_1.png Guangzhou Future Exchange Article content (Bloomberg) — The lithium industry is riding a wave of excitement over demand for large-scale battery storage, overshadowing the supply-side anxiety in China that has recently roiled the market.  THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O’Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others. Daily conten...
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Google Play will soon warn about apps that cause excessive battery drain

Google Play will soon warn about apps that cause excessive battery drain

Google has launched a new “excessive partial wake locks” metric for Android app developers that will result in Play Store warnings for end users. Apps can hold wake locks to prevent the user’s device from entering sleep mode, letting the apps perform background work while the screen is off. This Android vitals metric was co-developed with Samsung by combining the OEM’s “deep, real-world insights into user experience with battery consumption” with Android platform data. Since the bet...
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The Apple Watch Series 10 With Cellular + GPS Is Now $200 Off

The Apple Watch Series 10 With Cellular + GPS Is Now $200 Off

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This app gave my Android battery life I didn’t think was possible

This app gave my Android battery life I didn’t think was possible

Oluwademilade is a tech enthusiast with over five years of writing experience. He joined the MUO team in 2022 and covers various topics, including consumer tech, iOS, Android, artificial intelligence, hardware, software, and cybersecurity. In addition to writing at MUO, his work has appeared on HowtoGeek and SlashGear. Oluwademilade attended the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, earning a medical degree from the College of Medicine. Excelling in public service, Oluwademilade was honored with the...
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Solar Saver Raises $10 Million to Expand Access to Clean Energy in Southern Africa

Solar Saver Raises $10 Million to Expand Access to Clean Energy in Southern Africa

Solar Saver has raised $10 million from Swedfund to expand access to affordable and reliable solar power for small and medium–sized businesses in Southern Africa. Solar Saver will use the funds to scale-up of distributed solar and battery energy systems in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, in a move that will bolster access to stable electricity for small and medium-sized enterprises. According to Jonas Kolijn, Senior Investment Manager for Energy & Climate at Swedfund, “Acces...
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Renault in Talks with Chinese Supplier for Next-Gen EV Motor Technology

Renault in Talks with Chinese Supplier for Next-Gen EV Motor Technology

Michael Kern Michael Kern is a newswriter and editor at Safehaven.com and Oilprice.com,  More Info By Michael Kern – Nov 10, 2025, 12:30 PM CST Renault is in talks with a Chinese supplier to develop electric-vehicle motors that do not rely on rare earth elements, Reuters reported on Monday, in a move that comes as China lifts a nearly year-long ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States and a day after Beijing said it would suspend new restrictions on rare-ear...
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Battery miracle: Acer Nitro V 16 AI delivers surprisingly long battery life – NotebookCheck.net News

Battery miracle: Acer Nitro V 16 AI delivers surprisingly long battery life – NotebookCheck.net News

Long-distance runner: Hardly any gaming notebook can hold out longer than the Nitro V 16 AI. (Image source: Notebookcheck) Gaming laptops aren’t usually known for good battery life. The Acer Nitro V 16 AI proves that it doesn’t have to be this way, offering a solid package suitable for remote office workers and mid-range gaming. Florian Glaser (translated by Jacob Fisher), Published 11/10/2025 🇩🇪 Although the 76 Wh battery capacity is decent, but not exceptional, Acer’s N...
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Could electric race cars soon be faster than Formula 1?

Could electric race cars soon be faster than Formula 1?

A Citroen Racing Formula E car during pre-season testing ahead of the 2025-26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Independent Photo Agency/Alamy With their sleek lines, smoking tyres and thunderous engines, Formula 1 cars have been the fastest road vehicles for the past 50 years. But electric vehicles may soon become the quickest on Earth, as the battery-powered cars of the upstart Formula E racing championship are making huge technological strides. Formula E has just unveiled its generation 4...
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