Energy Transition in Motion (Week of April 18, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a move by battery maker Lyten to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain.
Barrell Energy Raises Funds to Deepen Smackover Footprint
Barrell Energy said it plans to increase its portfolio company Barrell Lithium’s leasehold to approximately 40,000 acres within the Smackover play.
Battery Recycler Ecobat Marks Milestone with Three Plants Online
Ecobat has commissioned three lithium-ion battery recycling plants within the last 12 months and aims to scale its capacity to 25,000 tons.
Stryten Plans to Add 10 GW of Battery Manufacturing Capacity
As part of the plan, Stryten said it also will increase domestic processing capacity of recycled plastic from spent batteries.
Rocky Mountain Power Clears Torus as Commercial Battery Provider
The approval means Torus is certified to deploy up to 1.2 megawatts for grid-scale energy storage systems across the PacifiCorp service territory, Torus says.
International Battery Metals CEO Talks Direct Lithium Extraction
IBAT CEO Iris Jancik, who stepped into the role in August, shared her insight on market conditions, lessons learned and China.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of March 14, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a record-breaking year for solar capacity additions.
Smackover Lithium Derisks Direct Lithium Extraction Technology
With the completion of a final field test, the Smackover Lithium joint venture's direct lithium extraction technology moves toward commercialization, Standard Lithium says.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of March 7, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including Tesla’s plans to build a battery storage megafactory near Houston.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Feb. 28, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including SMT Energy securing funding for a battery energy storage facility in Houston.