From portable battery banks and generators to larger home systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme ...

An iron-air battery that stores and releases energy through a reversible rusting process has become the first of its kind to connect with a public electricity grid. On 30 July, the Dutch start-up Ore ...

Home batteries can cut bills by avoiding peak-rate electricity. Pairing batteries with solar boosts self-use and savings. Battery value depends on outages, pricing swings, and solar credits. The ...

The future of Canada's battery sector lies at the intersection of science, engineering and commercialization. From sodium-ion ...

I like to keep my home at a cool and comfortable 68 degrees year-round. This preference would be fine if I lived near the Pacific Ocean, or in a small home, or in a newer home that’s insulated with ...

A battery that needs feeding instead of charging? This is exactly what researchers have achieved with their 3D-printed, biodegradable fungal battery. The living battery could supply power to sensors ...

Voltify, a start-up, has a bold ambition to convince U.S. Class 1 railroad companies to switch to battery-electric power. Powering locomotives using batteries rather than diesel would save U.S. rail ...

A second significant growth market could make it third-time lucky for investors with an appetite for another roller-coaster ride on lithium, an important battery metal. Best known for its use in the ...

Fifteen years ago, when modern electric vehicles were just hitting the road, no one knew exactly what to expect from their giant, expensive lithium-ion batteries. As batteries age, they hold less and ...