Global innovators are developing diverse energy storage solutions beyond traditional lithium-ion batteries. Projects in the UAE, UK, US, Denmark, Finland, and Japan are exploring liquid air, molten salt, sand, and even human sweat to power homes, industry, and wearable tech, addressing critical mineral concerns and enhancing grid stability.
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings announced plans to acquire a 1,200-acre site in Matagorda County, Texas, with access to up to 2 GW of electricity for AI computing and Bitcoin mining. The site is expected to double MARA's power capacity upon full energization.
India must add ~2,000 GW of new power generation capacity over 20 years to meet demand and reduce imported fuel reliance, says Adani Green Energy's Sagar Adani, stressing electrification with mixed energy sources for security, affordability, and sustainability.
India's PM urges citizens to consume less fuel, fertiliser, gold, and curb travel due to surging global energy prices and war in Iran, signaling a shift from neoliberal globalization towards strategic economic management.
NTPC is preparing to submit a feasibility report to the Centre for its first nuclear energy plant, aiming to contribute to India's goal of 100 GW atomic power capacity by 2047. The company has identified land in Bihar and plans to set up 30 GW of nuclear capacity across 14 states by 2047, with initial units of 700 MW each.
