3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (417+ words) Let us look at the best-known names, while also outlining their areas of energy interest. When money is at stake, environmental considerations take second place. The future of the energy sector in Czech territory is in the hands of a…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (279+ words) Modern research into lithium-ion batteries gained momentum after the 1973–1974 oil crisis. Publicly funded universities and laboratories in the US, Europe and Japan began seeking ways to reduce dependence on imported oil. Advanced batteries were expected to enable the electrification of…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (473+ words) The authority issued the approval following a multi-year process of preparations, testing and safety analyses. The new fuel assemblies are already at the plant site. After delivery, they underwent a series of inspections to verify their technical condition and compliance…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (102+ words) oEnergetice.cz Czech utility ČEZ to significantly increase solar capacity, battery storage also planned This article is a machine translation of the Czech original and has not yet been fully reviewed. In case of any doubt, please refer to the…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (116+ words) German grid operators according to Clean Energy Wire last year concluded nearly 2,000 grid connection agreements for battery storage facilities with 54.2 GW of power and 142.4 GWh of capacity. The volume of approved capacity thus shows how quickly battery storage is moving…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (316+ words) The European Commission has approved a German support mechanism for new backup power plants and electricity storage facilities designed to ensure sufficient electricity during periods when wind and solar generation does not cover demand. The first two auctions for long-term…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (123+ words) Dutch startup Ore Energy has unveiled a concept for battery systems capable of storing energy for up to 100 hours. Iron-air batteries are also, somewhat figuratively, described as being powered by corrosion. Their operating principle is based on oxidation at iron…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (167+ words) However, Venera said these targets are at the limits of feasibility within the stated timeframe. “Potential sites where deposits may be located have not been sufficiently explored, and preparing them for mining takes decades,” he said. Obtaining permits for both…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (235+ words) The simplest way to use heat from the Earth’s crust is through heat pumps in boreholes. For example, in shallower boreholes, a double plastic pipe is used to heat water: the water descends into the ground through one leg, where…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (562+ words) Wholesale energy prices are entering September 2026 substantially higher than a year ago. The Czech annual electricity contract rose by around a third between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026. The increase for natural gas is even more pronounced: the Czech annual contract is…...