Asahi Kasei has developed a pre-doping technology using lithium carbonate to enhance energy density and reduce costs in silicon-based lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and robotics applications.

California legislators advance multiple solar bills addressing balcony solar, community solar, virtual power plants, and smart meters to diversify renewable energy installations statewide.

The Tennessee Valley Authority approved its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, which prioritizes gas-powered infrastructure to support artificial intelligence data centers rather than expanding renewable energy capacity.

Princeton Critical Minerals, a Princeton University spinout, secured $16 million in funding to expand its brine-based lithium production technology across the U.S. and South America.

Poland subsidized hydrogen buses and infrastructure to build demand, but energy company Polenergia abandoned a major supply project in January 2025 despite having permits, equipment, and a municipal customer.

Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz and threatened fines and cargo confiscation, escalating tensions as the U.S. prepares new economic measures against Tehran.

Domestic energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end, up from £6bn in June, as households face a 4% price cap increase for winter months.

The 60-day diplomatic window between the U.S. and Iran ended in mid-August, leading the Trump administration to shift toward military enforcement and economic isolation, while Iran declared the negotiations dead and characterized U.S. actions as a declaration of war.

Norway’s oil and gas output risks steep decline after 2030 despite current production highs, as the industry discovers resources slower than it extracts them, according to the Norwegian Offshore Directorate.

Great Britain’s grid operator faced pressure managing electricity supplies during June and July heatwaves, amid whistleblower accusations of cover-ups over system strain and potential blackout risks.

Over 200 musicians, including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno, have urged the prime minister to reject plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling, citing climate concerns and questioning energy security benefits.

Asahi Kasei has developed pre-doping technology for silicon-based lithium-ion batteries that uses lithium carbonate to boost energy density and reduce costs compared to conventional approaches.