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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5 GW of grid-forming batteries and synchronous condensors to underpin transition for network operator TransGrid in Australia
Transgrid, Australia's largest electricity transmission network operator, working in the state of New South Wales, has chosen grid-forming batteries and synchronous condensors as its preferred system strength technologies to support the grid.
What’s behind the aging mechanism of sodium-ion batteries
Researchers in China have used electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to analyze the state of health of sodium-ion batteries. Extracting four features from the measurements, they were able to create a machine learning model for a temperature-resistant state of health estimation method.
Researchers discover method to significantly extend quantum battery lifespan
Researchers discover method to significantly extend quantum battery lifespan
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) and Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have developed a way to extend the lifetime of Dicke quantum batteries by up to 1,000 times, while maintaining their fast-charging properties enabled by superradiance.
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“Grid-forming technology is no longer experimental – it’s here and working”
In grids increasingly dominated by renewables, grid-forming technology is emerging as critical tool for maintaining stability and ensuring reliable power system operation. In this interview with ESS News, Rui Sun, Sungrow’s Deputy General Manager-Grid Technology Center, explains how grid-forming works, why it matters, and where the technology is already proving its value. He elaborates on technical challenges, regulatory gaps, and why grid-forming could soon become the new industry standard.
Jul 07, 2025
US DOE awards $14m for unique energy storage systems for critical facilities and infrastructure
The US Department of Energy's (DoE) Critical Facility Energy Resilience (CiFER) fund will back an organic quinone flow battery and an iron and sodium long duration energy storage (LDES) system in California, plus a lithium battery with a novel cathode material in New York state.
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Batteries with 200 Wh storage per kW of solar capacity could mitigate curtailment in Spain
Researchers have studied the energy and economic implications of the curtailment of solar energy in Spain over the past two years and concluded batteries can mitigate the problem. The academics calculated the impact of curtailment on levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and net present value (NPV).
Sonnen launches 2 MWh virtual power plant in Canadian sustainable home community
As a prototype, the Blatchford Lands VPP begins with 100 Sonnen batteries deployed throughout the community, representing nearly a half a megawatt of power and over 2 megawatt hours of storage capacity that will support the Canadian energy grid.
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Australian researchers achieve zinc-ion battery life breakthrough
Australian researchers are reporting a breakthrough with zinc-ion battery technology, developing a new method to significantly boost the structural stability of the cathode material that enables the battery to operate reliably for more than 5,000 charge-discharge cycles.
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