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Climate tech on Europa Now: batteries, heat pumps and Europe's industrial comeback.
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LG Energy Solution and Energix Team Up on European and US Battery Storage
The South Korean battery maker and renewable energy developer have signed a preliminary agreement to jointly develop energy storage capacity across two continents, with plans to deploy between 2 and 4.5 gigawatt-hours over the coming years.
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Proxima Fusion locks in Japanese suppliers for stellarator supply chain
The Munich fusion startup has signed memorandums of understanding with Fujikura and Kyoto Fusioneering to secure critical components for its planned test machine and future power plants.
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Samsung SDI Expands U.S. Battery Storage Push with Alpha Omega Power Deal
The South Korean battery maker has inked a fresh supply contract with American energy storage firm Alpha Omega Power, bringing combined commitments to 1.5 gigawatt-hours of storage capacity.
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Volare secures €7.1M to scale insect protein production across Europe
The Helsinki-based biotech firm has completed its first industrial facility in Pori and now plans to replicate the model with a second factory, backed by fresh funding from Springvest and Maki.vc.
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Fraunhofer ISE Demonstrates Silicon Anodes Surviving 1,000 Charge Cycles
German researchers have validated silicon-rich battery cells that maintain over 83% capacity after more than 1,000 full cycles, a breakthrough that could accelerate adoption of higher-energy batteries in electric vehicles and aerospace.
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Volare's €15M insect protein factory proves industrial-scale production is viable
The Finnish startup has completed its first full-scale facility in Pori, producing up to 5,000 tonnes of insect protein annually. With €7.1M in fresh funding, Volare is positioning itself differently from competitors that have collapsed under scaling pressures.
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Organised gangs target Europe's EV charging cables with power tools—and Formula Space has a plan
Coordinated theft rings are hitting charging networks across the continent with stolen vehicles and angle grinders. A Canterbury firm is fighting back with technology that makes cable theft slower, noisier, and riskier.
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QuantumScape to Launch Commercial Solid-State Battery Plant in 2028 With Mühlbauer Partnership
The San Jose-based battery maker is scaling up from its pilot facility to a 100 MWh production line, targeting data centers, aerospace and defense sectors.