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Forbes
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
GM Supplying Redwood Materials With Batteries For Data Center, Energy Grid Packs
A modular battery microgrid powers Redwood Materials' Nevada campus. Redwood Materials General Motors, which has poured billions of dollars into producing electric vehicle batteries at U.S. plants, is partnering with Redwood Materials to use some of its cells for stationary energy storage systems for the power grid as well as AI data centers. The Detroit-based automaker, which already supplies battery scrap materials to Redwood for recycling, plans to supply both new and used U.S.-made battery cells that Redwood will package as large stationary packs, the companies said. The move comes after Reno-based Redwood, founded by Tesla cofounder and current board member JB Straubel, last month created a new unit to supply energy storage packs called Redwood Energy. 'The market for grid-scale batteries and backup power isn't just expanding, it's becoming essential infrastructure,' said Kurt Kelty, GM's battery chief. 'Electricity demand is climbing and it's only going to accelerate.' Finding additional uses for battery cells beyond EVs can help GM maximize its investment in R&D and production of that technology as Trump Administration policies, distilled in the just-enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act, darken the outlook for not only EV sales but large-scale wind and solar projects. Pursuing new applications for cleaner, less-polluting energy technology is exactly what many investors are encouraging companies to do. 'Someone said, 'climate tech has gone from green to khaki,' because it's not just about green tech anymore. It's all about domestic security and domestic supply chains,' Nicole LeBlanc, a partner at Toyota's Woven Capital venture fund, recently told Forbes . 'From an investment perspective, that mitigates some uncertainties around the climate element in terms of the scaling of these technologies. Because now they have a second market that is accelerating and has more money in it.' Data centers are a particularly fast-growing source of electricity consumption, likely to use 12% of U.S. power generation by 2028, according to the Energy Department. In June, Redwood said it supplied a 63 megawatt-hour battery microgrid for use by Crusoe, an AI infrastructure company, that's operating at its Nevada headquarters. That installation includes used GM batteries. GM already makes lithium-ion batteries for its electric models and this week announced plans to also make lower-cost lithium-iron phosphate cells at its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant. The company also recently announced plans to begin producing lithium-manganese-rich cells, a new cell chemistry expected to shave at least $6,000 off the cost of electric truck battery packs. GM is upgrading its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant to make lithium-iron-phosphate battery cells. General Motors GM and Redwood declined to provide financial details of the partnership, but will share more information later this year, they said in a statement. Redwood, which Straubel cofounded in 2019, recycles used lithium-ion cells to recover valuable raw materials and also makes components for new batteries. The closely held company estimates it's processing more than 20 gigawatt-hours of used battery cells–equivalent to 250,000 EVS–annually. Straubel and Kelty worked together at Tesla, building up the EV company's battery operations from its earliest days until 2017, when Kelty departed. Straubel, formerly Tesla's CTO, left the company in 2019 to focus on Redwood. More From Forbes Forbes GM's New Battery Will Cut The Cost Of Its Electric Trucks By Over $6,000 By Alan Ohnsman Forbes Redwood Materials Gears Up To Recycle First Big Wave Of Used EV Batteries By Alan Ohnsman Forbes Redwood Materials' New Specialty: Recycling EV Batteries Damaged By Fire And Hurricanes By Alan Ohnsman
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beyond Boundaries: Envision's Record 49-Hour Fire Test Breaks New Ground in Energy Storage Safety
SHANGHAI, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has successfully completed a groundbreaking large-scale fire test for its smart energy storage system, raising the bar for safety, environmental responsibility, and system resilience. Conducted under full on-site supervision by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group), strategic partners, and North American Fire Protection Engineers (FPEs), the test fully complied with the stringent CSA C800 standard – a consensus standard developed with input from insurers, regulators, and industry experts, providing one of the most authoritative international safety benchmarks for energy storage. World's Densest BESS Setup: 5cm Tightest Spacing, Zero Fire Propagation in 49 Hours The test recreated real-world worst-case site conditions by placing four fully charged (100% SOC) 5MWh Envision Smart Energy Storage containers (A, B, C, D) in an ultra-dense back-to-back, side-by-side configuration - just 5 centimeters apart, compared to the typical industry standard spacing of 3 to 5 meters. This setup represents the most energy-dense fire test layout ever attempted, significantly increasing the challenge due to heightened thermal coupling and limited airflow. Importantly, the burn was allowed to proceed with zero intervention. The test pushed the boundaries of the most stringent safety limits - yet even under unprecedented thermal stress and energy concentration, the system showed exceptional resilience and containment. Container A burned for 49 hours and 32 minutes, reaching a peak temperature of 1,297°C. Meanwhile, internal battery temperatures in the adjacent containers B, C, and D remained stable at just 35°C, 44°C, and 43°C respectively - well below our normal operational window. Notably, container A maintained structural integrity throughout the burn, showing no deformation, no collapse, and intact sealing gaskets. Even more impressively, there was zero fire spread or damage to neighboring containers. Units B, C, and D remained unscathed inside and out, with post-test inspections confirming all internal modules were fully operational and undamaged. 3-Hour Ignition Delay - Extended Window for Fire Response To simulate a worst-case ignition scenario, the fire was initiated by applying high-power, synchronized heating to four battery cells within a modified pack, from which the nano-level thermal insulation had been removed. The ignition source was strategically placed at the center of the container cluster - where fire spread risk is greatest in all directions. Under these extreme conditions, ignition took nearly three hours - over 50% longer than typical - offering a critical window for early detection and emergency response. Zero Emission Fire Testing - New Benchmark for Environmental Safety Environmental safety was also a key focus throughout the test. All combustion gases from the burning container A were captured by overhead smoke hoods, analyzed for composition, and fully neutralized through advanced treatment. The entire 49-hour test produced no odors, no emissions, and zero pollution, setting a new industry benchmark for clean and environmentally responsible fire testing in energy storage. AI-Driven Safety & Full Lifecycle Asset Protection Envision's AI-powered Smart Energy Storage System offers superior safety even under extreme conditions. It integrates Envision's proprietary high-safety battery cells within a robust three-layer safety architecture spanning cell, pack, and system levels. Coupled with AI-driven fire detection and active pack-level firefighting, the system isolates thermal events within a single container. To date, Envision's storage systems have been deployed in over 300 projects worldwide with zero safety incidents. This breakthrough fire test proves that even in highly unlikely fire scenarios, Envision's Smart Energy Storage can fully contain risk within a single container. The quantifiable safety results provide insurers with greater confidence to underwrite storage assets, paving the way for broader commercial adoption and accelerating the transition to safe, large-scale energy storage. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Envision Energy
TechCrunch
02-07-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Tesla's energy storage business gets sucked into the company's downward spiral
Even Tesla's energy storage business, which has been a small, yet notable bright spot, can't escape the cloud that's hanging over the company. For the second consecutive quarter, deployments of its Powerwall and Megapack stationary storage products have declined, according to stats released by Tesla. In the second quarter of this year, the company installed 9.6 gigawatt-hours of storage, down 0.8 gigawatt-hours from the first quarter. Tesla's energy storage division peaked in the fourth quarter of 2024, a three-month period that saw 11 gigawatt-hours deployed. In all, Tesla we deployed 31.4 GWh of energy storage products in 2024. Until this year, the sector has been a bright spot for Tesla, posting consistent year-over-year growth. Revenue from energy storage and solar installations grew from $2 billion in 2020 to $10.1 billion last year. Tesla's poor start to the year suggests that streak is about to come to an end. By contrast, the broader market for energy storage has been growing recently. Analysts at Wood Mackenzie said new installations hit a record high in Q1, the most recent period for which data is available, growing by 57% year-over-year. Such growth is unlikely to continue, though, as tariffs on Chinese-made goods coincide with the ill-effects of a Trump-backed reconciliation bill currently being hashed out in Congress. There, Republicans have been working to eliminate key parts of the Inflation Reduction Act. While battery storage installations might continue to receive tax credits under the bill, new restrictions over parts or materials sourced from foreign entities of concern (FEOC) could make any remaining tax credits nearly impossible to claim. The vast majority of minerals used in batteries are refined or processed in China.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beijing HyperStrong and Repono link for 1.4GW energy storage in Europe
Beijing HyperStrong Technology, a battery energy storage system (BESS) solution provider, and the European firm Repono have announced a partnership to advance 1.4GW energy storage projects throughout Europe by 2027. The strategic partnership, formalised through a partnering agreement in June 2025, will support an additional 400 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable power on the European grid. The initiative will contribute 0.4% to Europe's renewable energy goals for 2030. The partnership will leverage Repono's project development skills and HyperStrong's system integration capabilities to accelerate the deployment of electricity storage solutions across the continent. HyperStrong international senior vice-president and president of the EMEA [European, Middle East and Africa] region Pingyang Wang stated: 'We are excited to deepen our partnership with Repono to accelerate the deployment of safe, high-performance, and cost-effective energy storage infrastructure in Europe. 'This collaboration reflects our long-term commitment to the European market and our shared ambition to enable grid stability and energy transition in the region.' The agreement establishes a collaborative framework where both companies will participate in combined planning and evaluation of potential projects, ensuring that technical and commercial aspects are aligned. The deal enables the companies to benefit from each other's unique capabilities to develop future large-scale grid projects. Repono CEO Karim Nils Grueber stated: 'HyperStrong brings strong technical know-how and proven experience in delivering integrated BESS solutions, which is complementary to Repono's extensive expertise in project development and more than 100,000 hours of BESS operations experience. 'We will lead with excellence in project design, permitting and EPC [engineering, procurement and construction] coordination. Together, we aim to unlock the potential of grid-scale storage as a backbone for Europe's energy transition.' "Beijing HyperStrong and Repono link for 1.4GW energy storage in Europe" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Entrepreneur
02-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Honeywell Acquires Nexceris' Li-ion Tamer Business, Strengthening Battery Fire Detection Portfolio
The acquisition follows a five-year strategic partnership between Honeywell and Nexceris aimed at advancing battery safety technologies. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Global technology leader Honeywell has announced the acquisition of the Li-ion Tamer business from Nexceris, a move set to boost its position in the lithium-ion battery safety market. Li-ion Tamer, a pioneering off-gas detection solution, is designed to detect early signs of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries, offering critical protection across high-risk sectors such as energy storage, cloud infrastructure, and electric vehicle (EV) systems. The acquisition follows a five-year strategic partnership between Honeywell and Nexceris aimed at advancing battery safety technologies. As lithium-ion battery usage accelerates — with demand projected to grow over 30% annually through 2030 to exceed USD 400 billion — the need for early fire detection and safety solutions has become more urgent than ever. "As lithium-ion battery use grows rapidly across data centers, EV infrastructure, and grid-scale energy storage, the risk of fire is increasing in parallel," said Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell's Building Automation segment. "Li-ion Tamer's early warning technology has been revolutionary for our customers and partners. Building on our legacy partnership, the acquisition of this product suite will position Honeywell as a leader in early gas detection and battery fire prevention." Li-ion Tamer uses advanced sensing technology to detect off-gassing — an early indicator of battery failure — providing facilities up to 30 minutes' warning before a thermal runaway event. This lead time can be crucial in preventing full-scale battery fires that can otherwise destroy entire systems. Trusted globally by leading battery OEMs, the Li-ion Tamer product line includes more than 30 patents. Honeywell plans to integrate the technology into its Building Automation segment, complementing existing fire detection solutions such as VESDA and the Connected Life Safety Services platform, part of the Honeywell Forge IoT ecosystem. "This acquisition not only strengthens our fire detection capabilities but also aligns with our broader strategy of building a safer and more connected world," Hammoud added. "We expect this tuck-in acquisition to further bolster the growth of our fire detection business." The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to Honeywell's financials and follows a string of strategic acquisitions and divestitures, including the sale of its Personal Protective Equipment division and over USD 13.5 billion in recent portfolio-enhancing deals. With this move, Honeywell is reaffirming its commitment to advancing safety technologies and addressing critical challenges posed by energy storage and electrification across industries.
