Why is Guinea a key player in green-energy transition?

KAGBANI, Guinea — One of the poorest countries on Earth has become a crucial player in the world’s green-energy transition. Guinea, a West African nation of more than 13 million people, is home to the world’s biggest reserves of bauxite — a reddish-brown rock that is the main source of aluminum.

What is our next energy Gemini Battery?

A promising best-of-both-worlds approach is the Our Next Energy Gemini battery, featuring novel nickel-manganese cells with great energy density but reduced cycle life, working alongside LFP cells that will happily charge to 100 percent daily.

Are batteries the future of energy?

The planet’s oceans contain enormous amounts of energy. Harnessing it is an early-stage industry, but some proponents argue there’s a role for wave and tidal power technologies. (Undark) Batteries can unlock other energy technologies, and they’re starting to make their mark on the grid.

Will a new battery chemistry boost EV production?

Expect new battery chemistries for electric vehicles and a manufacturing boost thanks to government funding this year. BMW plans to invest $1.7 billion in their new factory in South Carolina to produce EVs and their batteries. AP Photo/Sean Rayford Every year the world runs more and more on batteries.

Could Guinea's Kissidougou area be a lithium mine?

Previously best known for its diamonds, Guinea's Kissidougou area near the border with Sierra Leone has shown enough potential to convince one company to explore for lithium there. On 20 April, Global Mining Ressources filed an application for a permit to assess the lithium potential of the area.

Can new manufacturing processes reduce the environmental impact of batteries?

Corporations and universities are rushing to develop new manufacturing processes to cut the cost and reduce the environmental impact of building batteries worldwide.