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World’s Largest Sodium-Ion Battery Now Operational, Capable of Powering 12,000 Homes

A groundbreaking sodium-ion battery project in China's Hubei province has been switched on, boasting an impressive capacity of 100,000 kWh. This immense energy storage system is capable of supplying electricity to 12,000 homes with a single charge.

The project represents the first phase of the Datang Hubei Sodium Ion New Energy Storage Power Station, which covers an expansive 30-acre site, equivalent to about 15 football fields.

European AI Act Takes Effect

On August 1, 2024, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) officially comes into effect. This landmark legislation is designed to promote the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence within the European Union.

New Market Opportunities Highlighted at EU Fusion Business Forum

Over 150 organizations, including industry leaders, start-ups, and research institutes, gathered at the EU Fusion Business Forum in Berlin. The event, organized by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy, brought together Fusion for Energy (F4E) and the ITER Organization to explore the potential of fusion energy and discuss the latest market opportunities from projects like ITER.