https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/energystorage/Recent content in energystorage on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 23 Jun 2026 04:43:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/octopus-energy-and-catl-launch-swaptopus-to-revolutionize-electric-trucking-in-europe/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:43:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/octopus-energy-and-catl-launch-swaptopus-to-revolutionize-electric-trucking-in-europe/Octopus Energy and CATL have joined forces to transform electric trucking across Europe with their new joint venture, Swaptopus. This groundbreaking initiative aims to deploy ultra-fast battery swapping technology, enabling electric trucks to replace depleted batteries in minutes rather than hours, drastically reducing downtime and accelerating the shift to clean freight. The first UK battery swapping hubs are expected to launch by 2027, with plans to expand to over 30 mega hubs across Europe by 2035.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/revolutionary-ev-charging-upgrade-promises-huge-savings-for-uk-drivers/Fri, 08 May 2026 05:56:27 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/revolutionary-ev-charging-upgrade-promises-huge-savings-for-uk-drivers/A groundbreaking development in electric vehicle (EV) charging is coming to the UK, promising substantial cost savings for drivers. InstaVolt, one of the country’s leading public EV charging operators, has announced a £2.5 million investment in five new battery energy storage systems (BESS) sites, with plans to add 20 more by the end of the year. These new sites include locations such as Hadfer Ltd at Bwch Moch Cafe, National Co-op at 311 Lower Addiscombe Road, Burney Group at Harwich 2, BNP Paribas at Northampton Williams Way, and Three Trees Farm Shop and Cafe.