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OM Group to Acquire Advanced Battery Manufacturer EaglePicher Technologies for $171.9M

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has signed a definitive agreement to purchase EaglePicher Technologies LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of EaglePicher Corporation, for $171.9 Based in Joplin, MO, EaglePicher is a designer and manufacturer of batteries, battery management systems and energetic devices for the defense, aerospace and medical industries.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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In the second group, an additional 16 awards for a total of $185 million will help fund utility-scale energy storage projects that will enhance the reliability and efficiency of the grid, while reducing the need for new electricity plants. DOE funding $75,161,246, total project value with cost share $150,322,492).

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California Energy Commission awards $1.1M to 12 small-scale projects to study transportation, natural gas and electricity technologies

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The following small businesses, researchers, and energy entrepreneurs received the latest funding: Nad Karim of DCBpower in Palo Alto will receive $95,000 to research a dual chemistry battery system that has the potential to increase by 50% the range of electric vehicles over conventional fuel vehicles.

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ARPA-E Awards $151M to 37 Projects for Transformative Energy Research

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Of the lead recipients, 43% are small businesses, 35% are educational institutions, and 19% are large corporations. The projects selected are grouped into 10 areas: Energy Storage (6 projects). ENERGY STORAGE. Planar Na-beta Batteries for Renewable Integration and Grid Applications. Biomass Energy (5 projects).

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