Shannon Cuthrell

Charlotte

Journalist, Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance journalist covering business & tech. Bylines: IEEE Spectrum, WRAL TechWire, BusinessNC, EEPower, NewsBreak, MinistryWatch. Essays on Substack.

Articles

Companies Make 5 Major Moves in Batteries and Business - News

2 weeks ago | eepower.com | Shannon Cuthrell

The energy tech market remains highly dynamic, from financial collapses to technical breakthroughs. A major European battery player filed for bankruptcy, while a Chinese company pushed charging speeds to the limit. Meanwhile, a British startup is turning old EV batteries into revenue opportunities, National Grid is earmarking $100 million for AI investments, and Vanguard announced an electrification partnership. Cell manufacturing machines at Northvolt’s Skellefteå gigafactory in Sweden.
Strategic Moves by Mercedes-Benz, National Grid and Equinor

3 weeks ago | eepower.com | Shannon Cuthrell

Several companies have made strategic moves to secure financing, shift priorities, and refine their portfolios. Equinor locked in financing for a large offshore wind project in New York, Mercedes-Benz started testing a lithium-metal solid-state battery, and National Grid sold its renewables business to concentrate on energy networks. Mercedes-Benz is conducting road tests on a solid-state battery in a modified EQS sedan.
New Moves in SMRs, Hydrogen Fuel, and Smart Grid Tech

1 month ago | eepower.com | Shannon Cuthrell

The energy market is accelerating with major developments in nuclear, hydrogen, and grid modernization. How is Rolls-Royce pioneering small modular reactors? Video used courtesy of Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce, Siemens Energy, TE Connectivity, and others have made advancements in small modular reactors, hydrogen-fueled wings, and smart grid technology for an aging infrastructure. A rendering of Rolls-Royce’s small modular reactor facility.
Salem’s Big Reset: Debt-Free, Profitable & Repositioning its Business

1 month ago | ministrywatch.com | Shannon Cuthrell

Salem Media Group’s 2024 annual report signals a major financial comeback for the Christian world’s only publicly traded media company. The California-based firm made bold financial moves in 2024, drastically improving its bottom line after a challenging prior year. Salem not only reversed a $43.3-million net loss in 2023 into a $16.2-million net profit but also aggressively tackled its debt, eliminating long-term liabilities through a strategic buyback.
Fossil Fuels Down: Signs of an Evolving Power Grid

1 month ago | eepower.com | Shannon Cuthrell

Two data releases from the U.S. government shed light on the nation’s rapidly evolving power grid. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its full-year 2024 statistics last month, showing a 12.9% growth in generation from renewable energy resources (excluding hydroelectric). Utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic plants generated 32% more than in 2023, while wind plants also grew by 7.7%.
What Happens To A Nonprofit’s Funds When It Goes Under?

1 month ago | religionunplugged.com | Shannon Cuthrell

However, the IRS does not directly oversee these transfers in real time. Enforcement often falls on state attorneys general, who may review and approve asset distributions before dissolution is finalized. States have their own regulations over nonprofit dissolutions. California’s system charges the state attorney general with reviewing dissolution proposals, while New York requires nonprofit dissolutions to secure court approval before notifying the AG.
Worm-like Robots Install Power Lines Underground

1 month ago | cyberera.com.ng | Shannon Cuthrell

Bio-inspired approach simplifies underground constructionBy Shannon CuthrellAfter January’s Southern California wildfires, the question of burying energy infrastructure to prevent future fires has gained renewed urgency in the state. While the exact cause of the fires remains under investigation, California utilities have spent years undergrounding power lines to mitigate fire risks.
Worm-like Robot Installs Power Lines Underground

1 month ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Shannon Cuthrell

After January’s Southern California wildfires, the question of burying energy infrastructure to prevent future fires has gained renewed urgency in the state. While the exact cause of the fires remains under investigation, California utilities have spent years undergrounding power lines to mitigate fire risks. Pacific Gas & Electric, which has installed over 1,287 kilometers of underground power lines since 2021, estimates the method is 98 percent effective in reducing ignition threats.
When a Nonprofit Goes Under, What Happens to its Funds?

1 month ago | ministrywatch.com | Shannon Cuthrell

Despite amassing billions of dollars in charitable contributions every year, a surprising number of nonprofits (about 30%) don’t survive beyond a decade. With 1.8 million tax-exempt organizations operating in the United States today, this churn amounts to thousands of nonprofits dying on an annual basis. From a donor’s perspective, it’s worth asking: Could a nonprofit’s dissolution introduce the temptation for its leaders to misappropriate assets or commit fraud?
Energy Storage Insights: Batteries, Solar, Lithium Film and More

1 month ago | eepower.com | Shannon Cuthrell

The energy storage market has had a busy quarter so far. Lyten secured a domestic sulfur supply, Freyr Battery repositioned to solar, Elevated Materials entered the lithium film market, and Arrow Electronics expanded its battery management distribution. Dukosi’s battery management technology is now distributed through Arrow Electronics.