Long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects in the US will be able to compete for a share of “nearly US$350 million” of government funding.

Taiwan-based Aleees will provide its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode manufacturing process technology for ICL Group’s US$400 million facility in Missouri, US.

The US government Department of Energy is looking for public input into how US$675 million of funding for R&D into Critical Materials should be best directed.

The US Department of Energy has launched 140 programmes to advance equitable development of climate, sustainability, and health measures.