energy

GM to Build Sodium‑Ion Batteries for Grid-Scale Energy Storage in New Peak Energy Partnership GM will develop sodium‑ion batteries for grid-scale energy storage through a partnership with Peak Energy, with …

Reutlingen power outage spotlights risks to Germany’s energy infrastructure Reutlingen power outage reveals weaknesses in Germany’s energy grid as officials probe causes; also: renewed Middle East clashes and NRW’s move …

EU budget rules changed to exempt energy spending after Italy’s request EU budget rules were revised to allow member states to exclude state energy spending from fiscal limits after Italy’s …

Indonesia’s rupiah plunges past 18,000 as energy shock tightens FX market Indonesia’s rupiah hit a record low, breaching 18,000 against the US dollar as surging energy costs and a collapsing …

EU Commission Proposes Looser Debt Rules to Fund Energy Transition EU Commission plans to ease EU debt rules to let member states borrow more for clean energy investments, potentially unlocking …

EU energy aid exemption proposed to shield Italy’s €7bn relief from budget rules EU proposes energy aid exemption from Stability and Growth Pact after Italy’s request, allowing state support and …

OECD forecast trims Germany growth to 0.7% as energy costs squeeze recovery OECD forecast lowers Germany’s 2026 growth outlook to 0.7% as rising energy prices threaten the country’s fragile recovery …

Experts outline simple habits to boost energy and fight daily fatigue Health experts outline sleep, diet, exercise, vitamin D and social-media strategies to boost energy and address fatigue; when to …

Focused Energy raises $240M Series A to advance direct‑drive laser fusion Focused Energy raises an oversubscribed $240 million Series A to accelerate direct‑drive laser fusion, backed by RWE, SPRIND and …