Wind Energy, EV Batteries and More Energy News Trends

A look at the energy news from PR Newswire in January and February that you might have missed.

 

Energy News Trends, January-February 2024

 

By Anna Jozwiak | Published March 18, 2024

 

It was a busy start to 2024 for energy-related news. PR Newswire distributed over 1,800 energy-related press releases in January and February and the team is here to help you keep track of the must-see headlines and can't-miss trends.

In this post, we'll cover trending energy topics like wind energy and developments in EV batteries. First, let's look at the releases that drew in the most readers during January and February.

Popular Energy Releases

Over the past two months, these energy-related stories received a high number of views and engagement:

 

Energy News Trends

Here’s a look at a few of the trends we noticed among energy-related press releases in January and February, with a few examples of each.

Wind Energy

Early 2024 has already seen a renaissance of sourcing power from the wind. On the wire, we've seen multiple developments in the industry, including the repowering of old wind farms, the creation of more powerful floating offshore wind turbines, vertical axis wind turbines at sea, and the harvesting of slower wind speeds.

Here are some of the most popular releases related to wind energy of the past two months:

By the numbers: In January and February, PR Newswire distributed over 100 press releases related to wind energy.

EV Batteries

Few technologies are developing as rapidly as batteries today. Needed for green energy solutions - mainly for electric vehicles, but also in the power grid utility sector - the demand for battery design, production, charging infrastructure and recycling has climbed sharply in the first two months of 2024.

Here are a few popular EV battery releases that crossed the wire in recent weeks:

By the numbers: In January and February, PR Newswire distributed over 1,000 press releases related to EVs and EV battery solutions.

Other Energy Developments

Lithium ion batteries may be the most widely used and reliable source of energy for EVs, but other energy alternatives are constantly being developed and tested. Some are even believed to take lithium ion's place in the near future. For example, sodium-based and solid-state batteries are being developed as alternatives that are also environmentally friendly.

Catch up with these energy-related releases:

Looking Forward

The total number of energy-related releases exceeded 1,800 in the first two months of 2024.

Replacing more traditional sources of powering the world with a kaleidoscope of environmentally friendly ones has become the focus of today’s new technological advancements.

There’s been an uptick in the news describing innovations in wind energy, in geographies where utilizing wind is a reasonable option.

We'll be watching for more headlines regarding a shift in EV batteries from lithium ion to solid-state ones, which benefit from increased safety and faster charging! There is also a growing interest in battery recycling, driven by the availability of components (i.e. lithium) and the avoidance of creating more electronic waste.

We will continue to monitor the industry headlines for alternative energy updates. With academia, engineers and policymakers all involved in creating carbon-neutral power, the future of the planet is looking much greener.  

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About the Author

Anna Jozwiak headshotAnna Jozwiak works as a Content Specialist at Cision/ PR Newswire. Born and raised in Poland and now based in Toronto, Canada, she's an avid cyclist and a street photographer. With a background in film and visual arts, she enjoys going out to the movies, reading, and dancing.