By Martin McConnell April 30, 2026 Long-duration energy storage system (LDES) manufacturer ESS Tech Inc. and battery maker Alsym Energy have formed a partnership to add 8.5 GWh of sodium-ion batteries to ESS Tech’s portfolio. The agreement signifies a milestone…
Replacing the standard two‑tank molten salt system with a single tank using a thermocline could cut capital costs and halve thermal tank losses in concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. But how big can a single tank safely be built when…
Source: Synhelion Liquid fuels remain indispensable for long-haul transportation in aviation, shipping, and heavy-duty road freight, because of their unmatched energy density. Today, fossil fuels power global transportation, accounting for roughly 15% of worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For decades,…
The Skuodas Wind Farm will have an installed capacity of 161MW. Credit: © 2026 European Energy. European Energy and Mars have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) covering the majority of electricity produced by the planned Skuodas Wind Farm…
Abstract:Although the metal hydride CaH2 possesses a remarkably high hydrogen-based energy storage density, its application in thermal energy storage systems for next-generation concentrated solar power plants presents a challenge due to its 1100 °C decomposition temperature. These plants are expected…
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Earlier today (April 25, 2026), I attended the Electric Home Show at the Blaisdell Center in downtown Honolulu, where I met Scott Cooney and Zachary Shahan of this august publication.…
By Brad Kramer April 7, 2026 kWh Analytics has launched a data-sharing pilot program to reward renewable energy assets for extreme weather mitigation efforts. The company is expanding its risk modeling capabilities by leveraging data from solar projects that employ…
CSTA April 6, 2026: CGN has broken ground on the 50 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) project at Wumatang township in Dangxiong County near Lhasa, Tibet. At about 4,550 meters above sea level, it will be the highest‑altitude parabolic trough…
Most solar owners judge their system by a simple measure: how much energy it produces over the day. If the total looks good, it was a good day. If it’s down, something must be wrong — but that’s not always…
Contributed Commentary by Dr. Pradyumna (Prady) Gupta, Infinita Lab, Infinita Materials April 15, 2026 | Not long ago, I was in a conversation with a procurement manager at a mid-sized battery pack assembler. He could tell me exactly who supplied his cells. He knew the cell format,…
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