15 June, 2021. Global Wind Day. Global Wind Day is a worldwide event that occurs annually on 15 June. It is a day for discovering wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth. More infoContinue Reading
According to a study from HIS Markit, the energy storage market has started a multi-year growth at least continuing till 2030. Europe alone already counts for an increase of 70%. Source : ilumenContinue Reading
Electric vehicles are approaching price parity with gas-powered cars. Leaders on the EV market are developing innovative battery designs to enable longer-range vehicles at lower costs. The total cost of ownership for a like-for-like EV dropped below that of a Toyota Camry in 2019! Soon sticker prices likely will do the same. Source: ARK Investment...Continue Reading
The auto market is undergoing a shift to both electric and autonomous. Sales could scale from 2,2 million EVs sold in 2020 tot 40 million in 2025. A CAGR of 85%. Source: ARK Investment – Big Ideas 2021Continue Reading
In today’s society, we need to pay more and more attention to the dangers of Lithium-Ion batteries and the rules for extinguishing burning or exploded batteries. In many cases, it is advisable to call the fire brigade because it is more difficult than you might think. Source: kluisstore.nlContinue Reading
With the increasing use of Lithium-Ion batteries in both EV, domestic and industrial applications, more and more parties are concerned about the risks of fire and/or explosion. New regulations are therefore in the making to make these solutions more fireproof. But can this be done? Source : https://www.brandveilig.com/artikel/regelgeving-voor-brandveilige-lithium-ion-batterijen-in-de-maak-68439#:~:text=Gevaren,accupakket%20als%20projectielen%20kunnen%20wegvliegenContinue Reading
Renewable Energy Systems in the UK secured the necessary permissions to develop a 100MW energy storage project. The solution will go live in 2023. Source : Energy Storage News https://www.energy-storage.news/news/res-secures-planning-approval-for-100mw-uk-battery-storage-projectContinue Reading
As we say goodbye to nuclear power plants, three new gas generators and battery storage will provide sufficient capacity and stability respectively on the Belgian electricity network. Source : De Standaard https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20210430_94880867Continue Reading
Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) exceeded 3 million for the first time in 2020, despite the economic headwinds imposed by COVID-19. This visualization presents a geographic breakdown of these sales, revealing that more than 80% were made in Europe or China. The EU was the largest market with a margin...Continue Reading
