As Pakistan moves toward a more sustainable and energy-independent future, the demand for efficient and reliable solar energy storage has never been greater. At AE Power, we are proud to bring you the Pylontech UF5000 lithium battery – a cutting-edge solution designed to meet the evolving energy needs of homes and businesses across the country. The Pylontech UF5000 is a low-voltage lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery module that offers more than just backup power. With a lifespan of ove...

Oregon-based battery system integrator Powin faces rising tariffs as it imports lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery components from China. June 11, 2025 Max Hall Image: Airbus, Maxar Technologies, Metro, Portland Oregon, Vexcel Imaging US From ESS News Oregon-based LFP battery supplier Powin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey. Last week, the battery business notified local and state officials of a potential cessation of business operations, warning that almost 250 staf...

A tug has reached the Morning Midas, six days after a presumed battery fire broke out, causing the crew to abandon ship. The vessel, operated by the British firm Zodiac Marine, was transporting 3,000 cars – 800 of them electric – from China to Mexico on June 3, when the crew noticed smoke billowing out of the level where the electric cars are parked. They tried to tackle the blaze but had to take to the lifeboats, after which a merchant craft that responded to their mayday message rescued th...

Batt to life, batt to reality. Image credit: Nintendo / Eurogamer Nintendo has provided a solution to an issue causing the Switch 2’s battery indicator to display incorrectly. While some have criticised the new console for having a poor battery life, it turns out in some instances the indicator is actually just not showing the correct percentage. But, there’s a fix! Nintendo has provided steps “for when the battery amount displayed and the actual remaining battery use don’...

A small town in Finland is about to ditch fossil fuels in its heating network thanks to a sand-filled energy storage tank the size of a house. Finnish startup Polar Night Energy recently turned on the so-called sand battery in the municipality of Pornainen, an hour north of Helsinki.  The machine, which uses dirt to store excess renewable energy as heat, will warm the homes and businesses in the town of 5,000 people. It is expected to replace natural gas and oil in Pornainen’s district heatin...