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.
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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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New aluminum-ion battery with unprecedented long cycle life
Researchers in China have reported a breakthrough in the development of aluminum-ion batteries. They have created a solid-state electrolyte that facilitates the smooth movement of aluminum ions, significantly improving the battery’s performance and longevity.
Researchers in Switzerland develop biodegradable fungi battery
A team from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has developed a 3D-printed battery. Fungi are used as anode and cathode with one releasing electrons during metabolism and the other able to absorb them.
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The case for combining pumped-hydro storage with floating PV
Researchers in Italy have analyzed the techno-economic viability of enhancing three pumped hydro plants in Italy with floating PV on the lower basin. They say that, with their wide results, consequences could be extrapolated to similar regions.
China switches on 1 GW of PV on salt-alkali tidal flats, paired with 400 MWh of energy storage
Huadian Group and PowerChina have activated a 1 GW solar project on salt-alkali tidal flats in China’s Shandong province, paired with 200 MW/400 MWh of storage. The facility features PV modules installed above brine pools.
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Australia’s Zenaji ready to ride future lithium titanate oxide battery wave
Australian manufacturer of lithium titanate oxide batteries Zenaji says the LTO battery market is projected to reach $5.8 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.6%, and its Eternity battery system is ready to catch that wave.
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