BP Buys Remaining Lightsource Stake for $320 Million

BP will take ownership of Lighthouse BP by acquiring an additional 50.03% interest in the company, which the supermajor described as a world leader in developing and operating utility-scale solar and battery storage assets.

Electra Battery, Rock Tech Sign MOU for Recycled Lithium Supply

Electra Battery Material’s recycled lithium will be used to upgrade Rock Tech’s battery grade lithium chemicals in its lithium refineries.

Komatsu to Acquire American Battery Solutions

Komatsu plans to use American Battery Solutions technology to electrify the construction and mining equipment it offers.

Head of Exxon Mobil’s Lithium Project says Drilling to Start Soon

Exxon Mobil is drilling about 10,000 ft deep in the Smackover Formation to tap into the lithium market, eyeing first production in 2027.

DESTEN Launches Rapid-charge Battery Tech

The battery is capable of charging from a 20% to 80% state of charge in six minutes.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Nov. 17, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including Dominion Energy’s latest battery storage partnership.

Mirrors, AI, Solar Offer ‘Killer Combinations’ for Energy Storage

Heliogen's CEO says hybrid solar-thermal projects and an assist from tech can create “killer combinations” that offer a dispatchable energy solution.

US Gives Battery Sector up to $3.5 Billion Boost

As part of the funding opportunity, the DOE said it is prioritizing next-generation technologies, battery chemistries and lithium-based technologies.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Nov. 10, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including an expanded partnership between pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and RNG producer Vanguard Renewables.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Nov. 3, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including Dominion Energy’s search for an equity partner for its wind development offshore Virginia.