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Vattenfall to optimise large-scale battery park for Return

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Vattenfall and the international energy storage company Return have entered into an agreement under which Vattenfall will operate and optimize a large-scale battery park with a capacity of 50 megawatts for eight years.

The battery park will be located in Waddinxveen in southern Netherlands and is planned to be operational in the first half of 2026.

Return will provide Vattenfall with a large-scale battery with an output of 50 megawatts and a storage capacity of 100 megawatt hours in an eight-year contract from the planned commissioning in the first half of 2026. [Read more…] about Vattenfall to optimise large-scale battery park for Return

Top 10 robotics companies building the solar power future

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As the global demand for clean energy accelerates, utility-scale solar farms are multiplying across deserts, grasslands, and rooftops.

But building and maintaining these vast installations is labor-intensive, costly, and often dangerous. That’s where robotics comes in.

In the past 12 months, a new generation of startups and industrial giants has been quietly revolutionizing how solar farms are deployed and operated. [Read more…] about Top 10 robotics companies building the solar power future

Cosmic Robotics secures $4 million to speed up solar infrastructure installations

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Cosmic Robotics has raised $4 million to build AI-powered robots to accelerate the buildout of critical infrastructure, starting with utility-scale solar.

The round was led by Giant Ventures, with participation from MaC Venture Capital, HCVC, and prominent angel investors including Azeem Azhar, Aarthi Ramamurthy, and Nate Williams.

Cosmic Robotics tackles the hardest, slowest parts of building critical infrastructure – using robotics to bridge labor gaps and accelerate the buildout of US energy infrastructure, starting with solar. [Read more…] about Cosmic Robotics secures $4 million to speed up solar infrastructure installations

H2 Clipper unveils swarm robotics innovation that it says will ‘transform aviation and aerospace manufacturing’

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H2 Clipper, a developer of sustainable hydrogen-based infrastructure and transportation, has been granted US Patent No. 12,234,035 for the company’s innovative approach to using autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic swarms in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing. This milestone marks H2C’s 15th awarded patent.

The newly issued patent is a continuation of H2C’s foundational robotics patent (US Patent No. 11,851,214) granted on December 26, 2023. It extends the scope of H2C’s proprietary robotics claims to expressly cover large-scale aviation and aerospace manufacturing.

The use of Swarm Robotics in aerospace production significantly reduces manufacturing time and costs, while enabling unparalleled precision and continuous round-the-clock autonomous production. [Read more…] about H2 Clipper unveils swarm robotics innovation that it says will ‘transform aviation and aerospace manufacturing’

Opinion: How co-ordinated multi-robot systems are transforming EV battery swapping

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As electric vehicles transform our transportation landscape, the demand for innovative charging solutions grows. Battery swapping – where depleted batteries are quickly replaced with fully charged ones – offers a compelling alternative to traditional charging.

Yet, this seemingly straightforward concept requires sophisticated engineering behind the scenes. The complexity extends beyond what single-robot automation can effectively handle, pushing the industry toward coordinated multi-robot systems that work in concert to achieve what individual robots cannot.

Single robots have revolutionized many industries but face significant limitations with multi-stage operations. [Read more…] about Opinion: How co-ordinated multi-robot systems are transforming EV battery swapping

Rocsys hands-free charging platform to be installed at Rotterdam port

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APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, one of the most advanced automated container terminals in the world, and Rocsys, a provider of hands-free charging solutions, have joined forces to deploy hands-free charging at Maasvlakte II in the Port of Rotterdam.

A critical component of the largest and most advanced container terminals will now be powered by Rocsys charging systems, enabling the seamless transportation of large volumes of goods distributed throughout the world.

This partnership aligns with the Port of Rotterdam’s commitment to electrification and sustainability, further advancing innovation in automated terminal operations. [Read more…] about Rocsys hands-free charging platform to be installed at Rotterdam port

Skycharger surpasses 500,000 charging sessions on its West Coast network

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Skycharger, a Skyview Ventures company, says its West Coast Highway Corridor Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) network has achieved the “remarkable milestone” of 500,000 charging sessions.

This achievement underscores the rapid acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and highlights Skycharger’s vital role in advancing sustainable transportation across the West Coast.

Johannes Copeland, COO at Skycharger, says: “Reaching the 500,000-session milestone is a testament to the rapid growth of the EV movement and the essential infrastructure that drives it. [Read more…] about Skycharger surpasses 500,000 charging sessions on its West Coast network

Lhyfe and Masdar partner to develop ‘major green hydrogen production projects’

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Lhyfe, a pioneering producer and supplier of green and renewable hydrogen for mobility and industry, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, also known as Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential co-development opportunities in large-scale green hydrogen production projects in Europe.

The MoU was signed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 and is part of the strategy announced in 2024 by Lhyfe to co-develop projects with financial, industrial investors and experienced partners seeking to invest in green hydrogen production projects.

Through this strategic partnership, the two companies aim to explore collaboration and investment opportunities across the green hydrogen value chain, with a focus on co-developing large projects. [Read more…] about Lhyfe and Masdar partner to develop ‘major green hydrogen production projects’

Oman Oil Marketing Company and TFG Marine establish bunker fuel supply joint venture

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Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) and TFG Marine, the leading international marine fuel joint venture founded by Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean, have established a bunker fuel joint venture to supply vessels visiting Oman’s ports of Duqm, Muscat and Sohar.

TFG-OOMCO, incorporated in Oman, will combine the local knowledge of OOMCO with the international footprint, sourcing of all grades of marine fuels, infrastructure and logistics capability of TFG Marine, to offer customers a reliable and transparent bunkering provider in the Arabian Gulf.

Tarik Al Junaidi, CEO of OOMCO, says: “This partnership aligns with Oman Oil Marketing Company’s efforts to develop the maritime transport and shipping infrastructure in Oman, which is in alignment with the objectives Oman Vision 2040. [Read more…] about Oman Oil Marketing Company and TFG Marine establish bunker fuel supply joint venture

SES AI unveils ‘entirely new AI-enhanced battery cell’ for robots and drones

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SES AI, a developer and manufacturer of AI-enhanced high-performance Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries, has unveiled “an entirely new AI-enhanced 2170 cylindrical cell” for emerging humanoid robotics applications.

SES AI’s new 2170 cylindrical cell is the first battery that uses an electrolyte discovered by SES AI’s Molecular Universe effort, which is mapping the physical and chemical properties of the entire universe of small molecules suitable for battery electrolytes (10^11 molecules).

The latest advancements in GPU and computing software have accelerated the time to map the single molecule properties of the Molecular Universe from more than 8,000 years to just two months. [Read more…] about SES AI unveils ‘entirely new AI-enhanced battery cell’ for robots and drones