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Sparc Technologies, QUT partner to develop a hard carbon anode material from bio-waste for Na-ion batteries

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The Strategic Partnership Agreement is an umbrella agreement that will support a long-term partnership and commitment between the parties, affording Sparc the first right of refusal to commercialize technologies developed from projects Sparc undertakes with QUT. CATL launched its first-generation sodium-ion battery in 2021.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Municipality of Anchorage Department of Solid Waste Services.

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Role of Batteries in Clean Energy Transitions – ET Auto

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The alliance, including India, aims to secure 5 GW of battery energy storage by 2024, aligning with the long-term goal of developing 90 GW of storage capacity worldwide. These systems act as standby reserves, preventing energy waste by storing excess energy for future use or peak demand periods.

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Renault signs two major battery deals for production in France; Envision AESC and Verkor

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Douai’s gigafactory opens the way for the production of low-carbon batteries as part of the objectives outlined in the European Green Deal and for the development of closed-loop recycling solutions for production waste and end-of-life batteries.

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EC presents action plan for critical raw materials

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For e-car batteries and energy storage alone, Europe will for instance need up to 18 times more lithium by 2030 and up to 60 times more by 2050. We cannot afford to rely entirely on third countries—for some rare earths even on just one country.

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ARENA awards A$22.1M to 16 projects to accelerate exporting renewable hydrogen

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RMIT University proton flow reactor system for electrical energy storage and bulk export of hydrogenated carbon-based material – $805,026. The University of Melbourne (UOM) enabling efficient, affordable and robust use of renewable hydrogen in transport and power generation – $2,594,747.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

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The electrical grid also supports the efficient distribution of power and makes use of energy generated through renewable means like wind and solar. Energy storage is needed to maintain steady power output throughout the peaks and valleys of renewable inputs. Sand is efficient, nontoxic, portable, and cheap!”. “We

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