Technologies
Energy storage systems come in many forms, leveraging different technology types. A class of electrochemical storage, lithium-ion batteries have established themselves as the industry standard.
But there are many new technologies vying for their market share.
Sodium-ion batteries are widely considered a sustainable and resource-saving answer to future energy storage, while flow batteries offer a viable alternative in long-duration storage applications.
However, the path to commercialization is not a straightforward one.
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Sodium-ion battery storage for ultra-low temperatures
US researchers have developed a sodium-ion pouch cell that operates reliably at temperatures as low as -100 C. The battery was tested with simulated and real renewable energy sources, including wind and solar, and maintained stable performance in both laboratory and field conditions.
17 hours ago
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German battery first to integrate monitoring, analytics and trading, moving away from fragmented digital tools
Obton Dynamic, Amperecloud, Volytica Diagnostics and Enspired are trialling a coordinated approach to storage operation on a 32 MWh battery storage project in Tangermünde, south-east Germany. Their goal is to pilot a best practice in asset management and competitiveness in Europe’s fast-moving storage markets.
Europe moves to mandate grid-forming capability for new storage over 1 MW
European grid operator ENTSO-E’s has published its 79-page technical report on grid forming requirements as part of Europe's soon to be updated network code for generators. It signals that grid-forming capability will become mandatory for large battery systems, with technical definitions.
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Pathway to commercialization of aqueous sulfur-based redox flow batteries
Researchers in China have identified a series of engineering strategies to bring aqueous sulfur-based redox flow batteries closer to commercial production. Improving catalyst design, ion-selective membranes, and device integration will be key to solve this battery storage technology’s issues.
China announces procurement of sodium-ion batteries with price ceiling at $150/kWh
The innovative project located in a suburban district in the south of Shanghai will integrate five different energy storage technologies, including sodium-ion batteries. Its first phase will have a cumulative capacity of 40 MW/160 MWh.
Mar 24, 2025
Inaccurate battery state of health measurements impact revenue, safety, operations
A paper from renewable energy technology company 3E lays out strategies to manage battery degradation, and states inaccurate battery energy storage system (BESS) state of health (SoH) measurements can negatively impact safety, impede asset evaluation, and result in financial losses.
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Australia’s Altech secures permit to build sodium-ion battery factory in Germany
The German subsidiary of the Perth-based sodium chloride solid-state battery specialist is moving ahead with its plans to build a 120 MWh production plant in Saxony, Germany. The project is expected to amount to around €156 million ($170 million).
Mar 19, 2025
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Combining liquid-based direct air capture with compressed air energy storage
Scientists in China have simulated a system that combines liquid-based direct air capture with diabatic compressed air energy storage, for the benefit of both processes. Exploring its economic feasibility, they found the system could achieve a levelized cost of energy of $0.53/kWh and a levelized cost of CO2 captured from air of $259/tCO2.
Dutch start-up develops sodium-ion battery tech for solar colocation
Founded by former Tesla leaders, Amsterdam-based Moonwatt is taking a novel approach to sodium-ion battery technology, optimizing it for colocation with solar power plants. The company has raised $8.3 million in seed funding to accelerate its growth, with plans for a pilot installation in Europe next year and commericial deployments by 2027.
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