Keywords: Energy storage


Iran war drives global battery storage surge in 2026

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has accelerated global investment in battery storage, intensifying a shift already underway in power systems worldwide. Falling battery costs and rising electricity demand, driven in part by data centers, had set the stage for rapid expansion.......

Tesla’s energy storage division expected to offset weaker car margins and fading credits

Tesla Inc. is expected to rely increasingly on its energy storage business to support overall performance as its core automotive division faces pressure from shrinking profit margins and declining regulatory credits. The company’s energy segment, which includes large-scale battery systems and......

South Korean researchers achieve lithium-air battery breakthrough

A joint South Korean research team has developed a new catalyst that overcomes key performance barriers in lithium-air batteries, a technology long regarded as the holy grail of energy storage for its potential to deliver up to ten times the energy density of conventional lithium-ion systems. Researchers......

Silver coating makes solid-state batteries five times crack-resistant

Researchers at Stanford University have developed an ultra-thin silver coating for solid electrolytes that boosts crack resistance nearly fivefold, tackling a key barrier to commercializing next-generation lithium-metal batteries. Published January 16 in Nature Materials, the breakthrough promises safer......

Morocco promotes inclusive growth through energy and smart technologies

Morocco is setting its sights on inclusive development by leveraging its energy sector and advancing smart technologies. Speaking in Casablanca at Elec Expo, EneR Event, and Tronica Expo 2025, Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry and Trade, emphasized the need to enhance the electricity......

ACWA Power secures NOOR Midelt 2 and 3 solar projects in Morocco

ACWA Power, a Saudi-based leader in renewable energy, has been awarded the NOOR Midelt 2 and NOOR Midelt 3 solar projects following an international tender organized by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). These large-scale photovoltaic power plants are poised to bolster Morocco’s......

Morocco’s path to ethical and sustainable cobalt-free batteries

As the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, the demand for ethical and sustainable energy storage solutions has surged. However, the reliance on lithium-ion batteries, which often contain the controversial and expensive material cobalt, presents challenges. Morocco is positioning itself......

Spain’s renewable energy leadership faces challenges in energy storage

Spain leads the European Union in renewable energy generation but lags behind in energy storage capabilities, a critical factor in preventing blackouts like the one that occurred last week. In 2024, Spain set a record, with renewable sources accounting for 56.8% of its electricity consumption. However,......

UIR wins two medals at the Geneva International Invention Exhibition

The International University of Rabat (UIR) achieved a remarkable feat by winning two medals, including one gold, at the 50th Geneva International Invention Exhibition, held from April 9 to 13. Asmae Berrada was awarded the gold medal, with special congratulations from the international jury, marking......