Kraftværk i Karlskrona ramt af cyberangreb

4. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Et kombineret varme- og kraftværk i Karlskrona, kendt som Mältan, blev ramt af et cyberangreb, der forstyrrede driften natten over. Politiet undersøger hændelsen som mistænkt IT-kriminalitet. Værket leverer fjernvarme og el til området.

Berkshire Hathaway reportedly eyes petrochemical investment

1. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is considering a major deal in the petrochemical sector, potentially its largest acquisition in three years. Reports indicate the investment aligns with the company's history of value bets in industrials. Details remain unconfirmed by the firm.

Katherina Reiche kritiserer skarpt Tysklands energiovergang

Den tidligere CDU-politiker Katherina Reiche har kaldt Tysklands Energiewende for et fiasko og modstandsdygtig over for råd. I et interview med Spiegel Online fremfører hun skarp kritik af den nuværende politik. Hendes holdning vækker blandede reaktioner inden for hendes parti og blandt miljøforkæmpere.

New material boosts battery energy density by 50 percent

Scientists at the University of California have unveiled a groundbreaking material that enhances lithium-ion battery performance. The innovation promises to extend the range of electric vehicles and portable devices significantly. Details were published in the journal Nature on September 30, 2025.

Fermi sees strong demand for its upcoming IPO

Fermi, a startup focused on AI power generation, is experiencing robust investor interest in its initial public offering. The demand is fueled by the growing needs of AI data centers and potential supportive policies from a Trump administration. The company aims to capitalize on these trends to fund expansion.

Berkshire Hathaway buys more Occidental Petroleum shares

3. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has made its largest stock purchase in years by acquiring additional shares in Occidental Petroleum. The investment increases Berkshire's stake in the energy company to nearly 30%. This move comes as Buffett, now 94, continues to build his position in the oil producer.

Scientists develop battery with tenfold lifespan increase

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have announced a breakthrough in battery technology that extends the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by a factor of ten. The innovation, detailed in a study published on October 3, 2025, uses a novel solid-state electrolyte to achieve up to 5,000 charge cycles without significant degradation. This advancement could transform energy storage for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.

Scientists develop sunlight-driven method for carbon capture

Researchers have unveiled a novel technology that uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, offering a potential breakthrough in climate mitigation. The method, detailed in a recent study, achieves high efficiency without external energy inputs. This innovation could transform industrial emissions into useful products.

US power bills soar and face further increases

Electricity bills for American households have surged by nearly a third since 2019, driven by rising demand and infrastructure costs. Experts predict another significant hike by the end of the decade as data centers and electrification strain the grid. This trend threatens household budgets amid broader economic pressures.

Electricity prices expected to rise slightly this winter

Electricity prices are expected to rise slightly this winter, according to Länsförsäkringar. Market uncertainty is high, and analyst Christian Holtz warns of higher costs if consumers fail to monitor peaks in the electricity grid. The article highlights costs for average households in different electricity areas.