Greek solar producers petition EU over repowering and storage rules

Two complaints to the European Commission allege Greek repowering policies and high performance bonds for battery storage projects block upgrades, raise costs, and hinder energy transition, according to industry association Pospief. December 18, 2025 Ilias Tsagas Several Greek solar power generators have filed two separate complaint letters against Greece’s government with the European Commission. Thessaloniki-based Pospief, an association of Greek solar producers, coordinated the campaign. Th...
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Europe’s first sodium-ion cell made with fully domestic components

Europe’s first sodium-ion cell made with fully domestic components

Welsh battery breakthrough uses UK-manufactured anode and cathode materials as well as active materials available through local supply chains. Batri plans to scale up material manufacturing and cell building capability. December 18, 2025 Matthew Lynas...
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Saudi Arabia connects 7.8 GWh battery storage project to grid

Saudi Electricity Co. has completed a massive storage project across three sites, enhancing grid stability and renewable integration. Once fully operational, the installation will become the world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS). December 18, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Algihaz Holding From ESS News The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially completed grid connection of its landmark battery energy storage project, with a nameplate capacity of 7.8 GWh. The project spans three sites...
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Focus Graphite Announces Final Results From 2022 Drill Program at Lac Tetepisca; West Limb Extends Mineralized Strike to 8 KM

Focus Graphite Announces Final Results From 2022 Drill Program at Lac Tetepisca; West Limb Extends Mineralized Strike to 8 KM

OTTAWA, ON, Dec 18, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company“), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, reports the final assay results from its 2022 exploration and definition drilling program at the Company’s 100%-owned Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project (the “Project“). Today’s disclosure i...
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Battery recycler Redwood revolutionizes old phone, laptop, earbuds or power tools disposal – NotebookCheck.net News

Battery recycler Redwood revolutionizes old phone, laptop, earbuds or power tools disposal – NotebookCheck.net News

The Battery Bin deposit system. (Image source: Redwood Materials) The battery recycling company of Tesla founder JB Straubel has created an automated nationwide deposit system called Battery Bin. It makes getting rid of anything with Li-ion battery an effortless process. A system that can collect any common household device with a Li-ion battery inside for recycling has been created by America’s largest company in the field, Redwood Materials. Headed by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, Redwoo...
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Kuxiu’s S3 MagSafe power bank is bigger and better and probably won’t explode

Kuxiu’s S3 MagSafe power bank is bigger and better and probably won’t explode

Kuxiu is back with a new S3 portable battery that addresses most of the issues I had during my review of the S2, aka the “world’s first” semi-solid state power bank. It also introduces a few new ones, while adding useful features like a kickstand and integrated USB-C cable. As a reminder, these are not true “solid state power banks” despite the marketing hype. The 10,000mAh Kuxiu S3 uses the same solid-liquid mixed electrolyte found in the S2, making it less prone to thermal runaway th...
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The Hungarians Saying ‘No’ to EV Battery Factories in Their Backyards

The Hungarians Saying ‘No’ to EV Battery Factories in Their Backyards

Illustration: Sanja Pantic/BIRN The Fellowship brings you long-form stories from the Balkans to the Baltic coast, reported by the journalists who live there. Sign up for newsletter. Soskut had never seen anything like it – not since the regime change of 1989. An angry crowd had forced its way into a local primary school that was hosting a town hall meeting. “Did you sleep well last night?” shouted Marta Pluhar, a retired teacher at the head of the protest. “I wouldn’t want to be in you...
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Arewa group defends Matawalle, tackles CNG over calls for removal

Arewa group defends Matawalle, tackles CNG over calls for removal

The Arewa Joint Initiative for Peace (AJIP) has rejected calls by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) for the removal of the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, describing the campaign as a smear driven by ulterior political motives. The group stated this  during a press conference in Kaduna, where it accused CNG and what it termed “unpatriotic organisations” of engaging in misinformation and character assassination against the minister. Speaking on behalf of the gro...
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SAIC MG4: World’s First Mass-Produced Vehicle with Semi-Solid State Battery to Begin Deliveries in December

SAIC MG4: World’s First Mass-Produced Vehicle with Semi-Solid State Battery to Begin Deliveries in December

Published:December 18, 2025 Reading Time:1 min read SAIC’s MG4 has become the world’s first mass-produced car featuring semi-solid-state battery technology, with deliveries set to begin in December. Its key breakthrough lies in enhanced safety, eliminating fire risks and improving low-temperature performance, while being offered in the 100,000-yuan price range to make the advanced tech more accessible. At the 23rd Guangzhou Auto Show, the all-new MG4 Semi-Solid State Battery Edition...
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Meaicezli Play Purse Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Angeer-US

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