Where is Russia's battery cell factory located?

Russia’s nuclear corporation Rosatom announces the location for its battery cell factory announced in March. It will be built in the western Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and is to produce battery cells for electric vehicles and energy storage systems from 2026.

Will Russia produce a prototype battery by the middle of the year?

The move follows Russia’s claim last month that it will have produced prototype batteries by the middle of the year.

How long did it take to develop a Russian gas battery?

It took 12 years to develop and create a battery design that could actually work at scale, with researchers saying it comes at a critical time with European countries looking to wean themselves off Russian gas following the invasion of Ukraine. Which countries are most dependent on Russian gas imports?

Could a 'heat battery' make European homes gas-free?

Researchers believe they can make millions of homes in Europe gas-free in the near future, after inventing a “heat battery” based on salt and water. The team from Eindhoven University of Technology say their cheap, compact battery system is ready for real-world tests and will be a “game-changer for energy transition”.

Will Russian energy storage firm Renera invest in EV batteries?

June 23, 2023: Russian energy storage firm Renera says a special investment contract providing incentives and financial backing for domestic production of batteries for EVs and stationary storage systems was signed at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 16.

Why has Russia knocked out Ukraine's electricity generating capacity?

Russia has now knocked out or captured more than half of Ukraine’s domestic electricity generating capacity, forcing energy companies to impose rolling nationwide blackouts that have left homes and businesses without electricity for up to 20 hours a day. Businesses have been forced to adapt.