Lithium-ion batteries

Solid-State Battery With 50% Better Environmental Balance on short way to Production

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Monday, May 31, 2021

As a result, this technology elegantly solves significant hurdles for the series production of solid-state batteries as a possible successor technology to lithium-ion batteries.

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  • As a result, this technology elegantly solves significant hurdles for the series production of solid-state batteries as a possible successor technology to lithium-ion batteries.
  • The list of positive features of the HPB solid-state battery is long: The innovative battery technology of the High Performance Battery has an extremely long service life without loss of performance at almost constant capacity.
  • In addition, the new technology has a 50%improved environmental balance compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries and does not require the controversial raw material cobalt.
  • The production start of the first production line of 200 megawatt hours is planned for 2023.

Ionix Technology, Inc. developed a cost-effective, high safety and fast charging aluminum ion battery.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Meanwhile, compared to nowadays mainstream lithium-ion batteries, the new aluminum ion battery does not overheat during the charging process and has better safety performance.

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  • Meanwhile, compared to nowadays mainstream lithium-ion batteries, the new aluminum ion battery does not overheat during the charging process and has better safety performance.
  • Additionally,it also has the characteristics of broad adaptability in high and low temperature environment and lower manufacturing cost, which will bring greater advantages in the application field.
  • Ionix Technology, Inc. is a holding company that is principally engaged in the photoelectric display and smart energy industries.
  • High intelligence of the equipment is a guarantee of high stability and consistency for EV and Energy storage battery.

Epsilor to Unveil Upgraded Version of Its Li-Ion 6T Batteries and a Soldier Wearable Network System at the LAND FORCES Exposition in Australia

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Epsilor's COMBATT 6T batteries provide significantly higher energy capacity than all other batteries in this category currentlyin the market.

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  • Epsilor's COMBATT 6T batteries provide significantly higher energy capacity than all other batteries in this category currentlyin the market.
  • Epsilor's 6T batteries are installed onboard some of the platforms that are currently being evaluated by the Australian Defence Forces(ADF) as part of several acquisition programs.
  • Li-Ion LFP 2.5 kWh battery in a metal case ELP-02426-M designed to meet the rigorous safety requirements of the US Army.
  • Epsilor will also present at LAND FORCES its soldier wearable power and communication system NETWALKER, which will be offered to the prime contractors that are participating in ADF's LAND 125 Soldier Combat System tender.

LG Energy Solution Announces Plan for Replacement of Certain Energy Storage System (ESS) Batteries to Strengthen Confidence in the ESS Industry and Further Enhance Safety

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

LG Energy Solution is announcing the replacement program because of reports that some affected ESS products are overheating, presenting potential safety hazards to customers.

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  • LG Energy Solution is announcing the replacement program because of reports that some affected ESS products are overheating, presenting potential safety hazards to customers.
  • With the announcement today, we will further enhance the safety of our products, as LG Energy Solution strives to make the world's safest batteries."
  • As a market-leading company with customer safety and product quality as its top priority, LG Energy Solution is announcing a replacement program for certain ESS batteries.
  • LG Energy Solution is a global leader delivering advanced lithium-ion batteries for Electric Vehicles (EV), Mobility & IT applications, and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).

Solid Power Unveils All-Solid-State Platform Technology, Transitions Silicon Cells to Pilot Line

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Solid Power has also announced the successful transition of its high-content silicon all-solid-state battery to the company's Colorado-based production line.

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  • Solid Power has also announced the successful transition of its high-content silicon all-solid-state battery to the company's Colorado-based production line.
  • Solid Power has been developing a high-content silicon anode cell product since 2017 and has produced all-solid-state cells up to 2 ampere hours (Ah) using industry standard lithium-ion equipment and processes.
  • "Solid Power's all-solid-state platform technology allows us to produce unique batteries for the unique electric vehicles they intend to power.
  • Solid Power replaces the flammable liquid electrolyte in a conventional lithium-ion battery with a proprietary sulfide solid electrolyte.

Phoenix Exteriors Becomes Second Illinois Certified Installer of the Tesla Solar Roof

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Exteriors, an industry-leading roofing and solar company headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, has become oneof only twocompanies in Illinois to become a Certified Installer of the Tesla Solar Roof and reseller of the Tesla Powerwall.\nTesla partners with local companies who are professionally trained to install the Solar Roof and sell the Tesla Powerwall.In order to become a Certified Installer, companies must adhere to strict quality, permitting and inspection requirements specified by Tesla.\n"Our company is excited to partner with Tesla in the installation of Solar Roofs and Powerwalls all over the U.S.," said Phoenix Exteriors CEO and Founder Eric Stanis.

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  • b'SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Exteriors, an industry-leading roofing and solar company headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, has become oneof only twocompanies in Illinois to become a Certified Installer of the Tesla Solar Roof and reseller of the Tesla Powerwall.\nTesla partners with local companies who are professionally trained to install the Solar Roof and sell the Tesla Powerwall.In order to become a Certified Installer, companies must adhere to strict quality, permitting and inspection requirements specified by Tesla.\n"Our company is excited to partner with Tesla in the installation of Solar Roofs and Powerwalls all over the U.S.," said Phoenix Exteriors CEO and Founder Eric Stanis.
  • "They foster the same mission as us in providing climate-saving products and in envisioning a greener future.
  • They are a premier and certified installer of Malarkey roofing products, as well as over a dozen other manufacturers of roofing, siding, solar and residential home energy storage products.
  • To learn more about Phoenix Exteriors initiatives, visit www.phoenixexteriors.com .\n'

Vianode signs MoU for supply of battery materials with Morrow Batteries

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'OSLO, Norway, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode and Morrow Batteries (Morrow) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and qualification of large-scale supply of anode materials to Morrow Batteries\' planned lithium-ion battery cell facility in Eyde Energy Park, Arendal, Norway.

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  • b'OSLO, Norway, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode and Morrow Batteries (Morrow) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and qualification of large-scale supply of anode materials to Morrow Batteries\' planned lithium-ion battery cell facility in Eyde Energy Park, Arendal, Norway.
  • Vianode, established by Elkem as a new company for battery materials, intends to supply the anode materials from its planned large-scale plant for battery graphite at Herya Industrial Park, Norway.\nVianode and Morrow will, as part of the agreement, jointly develop tailored, high-end anode materials suited for applications of Morrow lithium-ion cells, including both synthetic graphite and silicon-containing anode materials.
  • The collaboration is intended to result in a long-term, high volume supply agreement for anode materials.
  • The marketplace conservatively expects the battery demand growth to increase ten times over the current decade, and we expect the same development for battery materials.

Natrion Announces a High-Performance, Scalable Solid Electrolyte for Solid-State Batteries

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Monday, May 17, 2021

b'BINGHAMTON, N.Y., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Natrion, a leader in the research and development of next-generation battery technologies, announced today a new high-performance, flexible, and durable solid electrolyte thin film for the production of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).

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  • b'BINGHAMTON, N.Y., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Natrion, a leader in the research and development of next-generation battery technologies, announced today a new high-performance, flexible, and durable solid electrolyte thin film for the production of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).
  • Typical battery production processes involve the sandwiching of porous plastic separator membranes soaked with liquid electrolyte between electrodes.
  • Liquid electrolyte is the principal source of volatility and flammability in current LIBs.
  • Natrion set out to create a solid electrolyte that could be substituted in the place of membranes to eliminate the use of liquid with minimal modification to manufacturing techniques.

KORE Power Names Three Potential Sites for U.S. Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b"KORE Power, Inc. announced the latest step in its plan to establish the first lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility owned by a U.S. company by narrowing its site search to locations in either Arizona, Florida or Texas.

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  • b"KORE Power, Inc. announced the latest step in its plan to establish the first lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility owned by a U.S. company by narrowing its site search to locations in either Arizona, Florida or Texas.
  • The one million square foot manufacturing facility will support up to 12 gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery cell production to ensure a reliable and independent U.S. supply chain for lithium-ion battery cells that are critical to the future of power grids, electric vehicles and more.
  • Founded in 2018, the company leveraged the experience of its contract manufacturing partner with more than 10 million battery cells that have been deployed by its global customer base.
  • The new manufacturing facility will add to the company's current annual production capacity of 2 GWh that we are in the process of scaling up to 6 GWh in order to serve the rapidly growing battery market.

Swell Energy Offers Innovative Battery Deal to 8,000 Customers in Southern California

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Swell offers customers home batteries for a low fixed monthly payment and a second home battery at a reduced price when choosing Swell financing and joining Swell's VPP program.

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  • Swell offers customers home batteries for a low fixed monthly payment and a second home battery at a reduced price when choosing Swell financing and joining Swell's VPP program.
  • Owners can draw down stored energy when electricity is most expensive and reserve solar energy in case of a power outage.
  • Participants in Swell\xe2\x80\x99s southern California VPP programs further benefit by earning GridRevenue when consuming their stored energy in the evenings, providing much needed relief to the grid during peak times.
  • By using a battery when the utility values it most, homeowners can arbitrage both retail and wholesale energy rates and achieve an accelerated payback on their energy system.