Wattstor helps Icknield Biogas cut electricity costs by 25% with zero upfront capital
For energy-intensive sites, rising electricity costs and grid constraints can make future growth increasingly difficult. Icknield Biogas, a South Oxfordshire anaerobic digestion site producing enough renewable gas to heat 6,000 homes, faced both: growing electricity demand and a grid connection that limited its ability to expand using conventional renewable solutions. Wattstor’s answer was a fully […]
Waste management starts with energy: The hidden cost of unnecessary generator runtime
Energy waste is less visible than material waste, but it can be just as costly. Across construction, infrastructure, utilities and large estates, temporary power can become a blind spot in energy and carbon strategies. Diesel generators are often specified around a site’s maximum demand. In practice, they may spend much of the day running at […]
Global battery storage capacity set for rapid growth as energy systems evolve
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to become an increasingly important part of the global energy mix over the next five years, with installed capacity forecast to increase sixfold by 2030, according to new research from GlobalData. The market intelligence firm’s latest report predicts global battery storage capacity will grow at a compound annual […]
Explosion prevention and protection for BESS enclosures
Containerized battery energy storage systems (BESS) have expanded rapidly in North America as utilities, businesses, and communities integrate batteries for grid stability, backup power, renewable energy integration, microgrid support, and hybrid energy systems. This widespread adoption is one reason safety standards such as NFPA 855 have become more significant, as regulators and industry stakeholders seek […]
Innovate UK launches £3.7m battery skills initiative to support energy transition workforce
Innovate UK has launched a new £3.7 million funding competition aimed at strengthening the UK’s battery manufacturing skills base, as demand grows for specialist expertise across the energy storage and electrification sectors. Delivered through the Battery Innovation Programme and funded by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the initiative is designed to help develop […]
EV battery growth forcing fossil fuel giants to rethink product roadmaps
Global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rose 13% annually in 2024 to reach 10.4 million, accounting for 14% of new personal vehicle sales worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) – a stat that analysts say is forcing fossil fuel incumbents to urgently diversify revenue streams. As many regions leverage state support to accelerate the adoption […]
The Role of Battery Energy Storage Systems
Battery energy storage systems are becoming an increasingly important solution for energy managers looking to manage the variable nature of renewable energy generation. As renewables such as solar and wind generate power intermittently, battery energy storage systems provide a way to capture excess energy, improve grid flexibility and support a more resilient and sustainable energy […]
Volklec eyes EVs with Midlands battery manufacturing plant
Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business making batteries for electric vehicles, has launched based in Coventry with the vision of Powering Electrified Mobility as it manufactures sustainable batteries for on-road, off-highway and track vehicles. In an innovative UK technology collaboration, Volklec is working with UKBIC, the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre and national manufacturing development scale-up […]
Digital Product Passports ‘will transform’ EV battery industry by enabling supply chain traceability
Over 5 million BEVs will be sold with a Battery Digital Passport in Western Europe in 2027, where global manufacturers will have to start creating battery Life-Cycle Assessments (LCAs) by 2025. LCAs provide the critical information needed to generate Battery Passports. That’s according to ABI Research, which says amid a growing demand for sustainable choices, […]
EU mulls stricter battery legislation
The European Commission is proposing to modernise its legislation on batteries – delivering the first initiative among the actions announced in its new Circular Economy Action Plan. The EU says batteries that are more sustainable throughout their life cycle are key for the goals of the European Green Deal and contribute to the zero pollution […]