Category: Energy

Anomalies and Alternative ScienceEnergy

UL Scientists Achieve World-First Dual-Cation Battery Breakthrough

Researchers at University of Limerick have created the world’s first full-cell dual-cation battery system. The breakthrough combines lithium and sodium ions to significantly improve battery capacity and stability while reducing environmental impact.

In a world-first breakthrough that could transform energy storage technology, scientists at the University of Limerick have developed a revolutionary dual-cation battery system that combines the strengths of both sodium and lithium ions. This innovative approach addresses fundamental limitations in current battery technology while creating a more sustainable and higher-performing energy storage solution for electric vehicles and portable electronics.

Revolutionary Dual-Cation Battery Technology

by Nathan Cole
EnergyManufacturing

Battery Inspection Demand Surges as Vehicle Electrification Accelerates

The rapid expansion of vehicle electrification is driving unprecedented demand for battery inspection technologies. Industry experts warn that inadequate testing could lead to safety issues and legal liabilities as electric powertrains become more prevalent across multiple sectors.

The accelerating global shift toward vehicle electrification is creating unprecedented demand for comprehensive battery inspection systems, with industry experts warning that many manufacturers have underestimated the critical need for rigorous testing protocols. As both hybrid electric vehicles and fully electric powertrains gain market share, the potential consequences of battery failures are driving new investment in inspection technologies across multiple industries.

Growing Safety Concerns Drive Inspection Demand

by Elisa Romero
Automotive IndustryEnergy

GM Ends Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development for Consumer Vehicles

General Motors announced it will end hydrogen fuel cell development for consumer vehicles through its HYDROTEC brand. The automotive giant will redirect R&D efforts toward battery technology and electric vehicles. This strategic shift follows similar moves across the automotive industry as hydrogen infrastructure challenges persist.

In a significant strategic pivot, General Motors has announced it will cease development of hydrogen fuel cells for consumer vehicles, marking a major shift in the automotive industry’s alternative energy landscape. The company’s Friday bulletin confirmed the end of its HYDROTEC brand’s work on hydrogen fuel cell technology for passenger vehicles, instead redirecting research and development resources toward battery systems, charging infrastructure, and electric vehicle platforms. This decision reflects broader industry trends as automakers confront the practical challenges of hydrogen adoption.

Strategic Shift in Automotive Energy Development

by Rafael Mendes
EnergySustainability

Apple Expands European Renewable Energy Portfolio with 650MW Clean Power Projects

Apple has expanded its European renewable energy portfolio with more than 650MW of new capacity across multiple countries. The projects will generate over one million MWh of clean power by 2030, supporting the company’s carbon neutrality goals. Investments span solar and wind developments in Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, Latvia, and Spain.

Apple has significantly expanded its renewable energy footprint across Europe, securing more than 650MW of new clean energy capacity through strategic partnerships and power purchase agreements. The technology giant announced that these projects will generate over one million megawatt-hours of power by 2030, directly supporting the energy needs of Apple users throughout the continent.

Apple’s European Renewable Energy Expansion

by Rafael Mendes
BusinessEnergy

Eskom Returns to Profitability After 8 Years But Faces Ongoing Operational Challenges

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has returned to profitability with R23.9-billion pre-tax profit for 2025, marking its first positive financial result since 2017. While reduced loadshedding and operational improvements drove the turnaround, escalating municipal debt and audit qualifications persist as major concerns for the electricity provider’s sustainability.

South Africa’s state-owned enterprise Eskom has achieved a remarkable financial turnaround, reporting R23.9-billion profit before tax for the 2025 financial year – its first profitable result in eight years. Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso welcomed the positive development in her weekly newsletter, noting that the improved performance offers significant benefits for both the power utility and the broader South Africa economy.

Operational Improvements Drive Eskom’s Financial Recovery

by Rafael Mendes
Assistive TechnologyEnergy

Bloom Energy $5 Billion Brookfield Partnership AI Data Centers Fuel Cell Technology

Bloom Energy has secured a $5 billion partnership with Brookfield to deploy its Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology in AI data centers worldwide. The collaboration addresses the massive power requirements of AI factories that traditional grids cannot support. This marks Brookfield’s first investment under its dedicated AI Infrastructure strategy.

In a landmark move for AI infrastructure development, Bloom Energy has signed a $5 billion partnership with global investment firm Brookfield to deploy fuel cell technology at AI data centers worldwide. This massive investment will support the implementation of Bloom’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) systems specifically designed to meet the extraordinary power demands of artificial intelligence computing facilities.

Addressing AI Factory Power Demands

by Elisa Romero