With 402 Wh/kg energy density and European manufacturing, the BQV400L sets a new standard for what a commercially available battery cell can deliver in Europe. The launch marks BASQUEVOLT’s transition from deep-tech development to industrial deployment, and a new phase of ambition for European energy storage. BASQUEVOLT, a European technology leader specializing in next-generation battery … Read more
CIC energiGUNE and CAF Power & Automation are collaborating on the implementation of new European requirements related to sustainability, traceability, carbon footprint and battery life-cycle management The entry into force of the new European Battery Regulation is driving a profound transformation in strategic industrial sectors such as rail, which must adapt to new requirements related … Read more
The GreenGrid project launches “Growth Box” Open Call with funding of up to 50.000€ for SMEs. The “Growth Box” Open Call, part of the European GreenGrid project, is now officially open and offers financial support of up to 50.000€ for SMEs developing innovative solutions to address real challenges in the energy and electricity grid sectors. The aim … Read more
ACC – Automotive Cells Company, Europe’s first company to design and manufacture electric-vehicle batteries at industrial scale, today announced the appointment of Allan Swan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026. This decision, made by ACC’s shareholders, reflects their strong confidence in Allan Swan’s ability to lead the company through its next phase of industrial … Read more
Innovative material enables safer, more powerful batteries for next-generation mobile devices Brussels, April 28, 2026 Syensqo announces the growing commercial adoption of its Energain® SA076 solution in advanced consumer electronics. The material supports next-generation lithium-ion batteries used in premium smartphones, helping them operate at higher voltages while maintaining safety and performance. Energain® SA076 is now … Read more
RWE and Polarium, a developer of distributed battery energy storage systems and flexibility solutions, are joining forces to market battery flexibility in the German power market in a new way. From late 2026 onwards, RWE will optimise 50 megawatts (MW) of power (equivalent to 135 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity) from Polarium’s distributed battery portfolio, … Read more
21st April, 2026 – Altilium, a UK-based clean technology company focused on sustainable recovery of critical battery materials, has today announced a strategic collaboration with The Structural Battery Company to develop a fully sovereign battery supply chain for next-generation drone technologies. The collaboration will focus on integrating Altilium’s recycled battery materials, recovered from end-of-life EV batteries, … Read more
Morrow Batteries ASA (“Morrow”) has entered its first defence industry agreement, securing a contract to supply battery cells to a German defence company. The contract follows a 12-month testing programme in which Morrow’s cells were benchmarked against established international manufacturers. Results confirmed that Norwegian-produced batteries meet stringent performance and reliability requirements for security-critical applications. The … Read more
The war in Ukraine has shown how vulnerable modern societies are when energy systems come under attack. Repeated power cuts have made reserve solutions essential for keeping hospitals, communications and other essential services running in below‑freezing temperatures – and proven that batteries and energy storageare now a core component of total defence. Against this backdrop, … Read more
A strategic analysis of emerging technologies and market realities shaping the future of the European battery value chain, and how initiatives like GIGABAT help turn innovation into scalable gigafactory production. As global competition intensifies, price pressure rises and demand projections are revised downward, the challenge is no longer only technological excellence – it is the ability … Read more
