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Attracted by the promises of investment returns amidst the volatility of electricity prices, many energy companies are diving in.

The American oil giant has confirmed its ambitions in the lithium market. By 2030, the company aims to produce enough "white gold" to equip 1 million electric vehicles.

Numerous young French startups have entered this niche market over the past two years in response to the energy crisis.

Solar energy continues its global ascent. According to the annual report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), investments in this clean energy source could surpass those allocated to all other electricity production sources in 2024.

Batteries are crucial to secure clean energy transitions, driving the rapid growth of electric vehicles and power storage solutions. The IEA's latest report highlights their vital role in meeting COP28's 2030 goals, including tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency. It offers insights into market trends, technological advances, and key barriers, emphasizing the need for strategic focus from policymakers and industry. Learn more about the pivotal role of batteries in our energy future in the newly published IEA Special Report.

Europe's Largest Solar Plant Goes Live in Witznitz, Germany! Dive into the details of this monumental 605 MW installation driving sustainable energy forward. Learn how this project is reshaping the renewable energy landscape!

European lawmakers have reached a final agreement to ban the sale of nearly all new diesel trucks in the EU by 2040, with the first step being a 45% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2036. This puts pressure on manufacturers and infrastructure.

The Chinese wave has surged past Tesla. The American electric car manufacturer has been overtaken in the fourth quarter of 2023 by its Chinese competitor, BYD. Elon Musk's company sold 484,507 cars during the last three months of 2023, compared to BYD's 526,000.

An old dispute continues into the new year: Can vehicles with conventional internal combustion engines still be allowed after 2035 if they are powered by the synthetic fuel E-Fuels?

Electric cars are often still relatively expensive - but there is money to be made from their batteries. In research projects, batteries have already generated revenues of more than 1000 euros per year. Over the next few years, there are likely to be numerous opportunities to earn money from batteries or save money with their help. A few options already exist today. What this means, what's coming and what's already here - and how you can benefit from them.

The hydrogen industry is still awaiting the launch of the first calls for tenders for electrolysis facilities. But even before this deadline, a number of projects are moving forward, points out France Hydrogène. At this week's Hyvolution trade show in Paris, the trade association updated the sector's development figures.

Chinese automaker BYD, which has rapidly surpassed Volkswagen and Tesla in its domestic market, has announced its decision to build a factory in Hungary as part of its commercial expansion into Europe. The chosen site is located in Szeged, a city of 160,000 inhabitants in the south of Hungary, near the border with Romania and Serbia.