Technologies
Technologies pv magazine
Technologies pv magazine

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.

Advertisement

Latest News

View article
Sodium-ion batteries: Unigrid begins commercial-scale deliveries; Altris and Draslovka partner to scale Europe’s supply chain With lithium prices reaching a two-year high in early 2026, sodium-ion batteries are once again in the spotlight, as innovators on both sides of the Atlantic announce major milestones.
Marija Maisch
Jan 16, 2026
View article
Australia’s national science agency puts battery chemistries to test in tropical conditions Researchers from Australia’s national science agency have teamed with Malaysian authorities to explore how different battery chemistries perform under tropical stressors like heat, humidity and corrosion, and what this means for durability, safety and cost-effectiveness.
David Carroll
Jan 16, 2026
View article
Iberdola-led project develops solid-state battery module for stationary storage Basquevolt and Bcare have successfully developed and integrated the first solid-state cells into a module for stationary applications, accomplishing this within the Iberdrola-led ASTRA-CC project (2023–2025).
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jan 15, 2026
View article
GES rolls out manganese-hydrogen battery with significant cost edge over lithium-ion According to GES, the manganese-hydrogen battery it has developed represents an advanced solution for long-duration energy storage. The technology enables energy to be stored for many hours or even days, overcoming the structural limitations of lithium-ion batteries, which are primarily designed for short-duration applications.
Sergio Matalucci
Jan 15, 2026
View article
Why sodium-ion can’t yet challenge lithium-ion’s reign A new generation of sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery cells has been launched as an alternative to the virtual monopoly of lithium-ion (Li-ion). Although the technology is unlikely to displace significant Li-ion market share, recent improvements make Na-ion a viable solution for certain niche applications, with potential for wider usage if cost becomes competitive.
Henrique Ribeiro
Jan 15, 2026
View article
Dutch long-duration energy storage project targets sub-€50/kWh costs with innovative technologies The SLDBatt project brings together TRL 7 battery technologies – including molten sodium‑salt, saltwater acid–base flow, and hydrogen–iron flow batteries – to deliver an innovative and cost-effective long-duration energy storage solution.
Marija Maisch
Jan 14, 2026
View article
Grid-forming inverters significantly enhance grid stability, US national lab finds The Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative in Hawaii, which deployed storage before grid-forming inverters became available, became a test case for diagnosing grid issues that can arise with older grid-following inverters, and how grid-forming inverters can stabilize a grid.
William Driscoll
Jan 14, 2026

All Technologies news

View article
Peak Energy behind Colorado sodium-ion battery cell engineering center The company seeks to commercialize alternatives to utility-scale lithium-ion battery energy storage.
Michael Puttré
Dec 17, 2024
View article
EV charging microgrid project powered by lead batteries The developers of the first-of-its-kind lead battery-powered EV charging station, currently located in Missouri, say they plan to roll it out across the US.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Dec 16, 2024
View article
Hithium unveils 6.25 MWh BESS, sodium-ion battery cell, installation-free home microgrid A trifecta of cutting-edge products debuted at Hithium's second Eco Day event held in Beijing on Thursday.
Marija Maisch
Dec 13, 2024
View article
Brazil’s Klabin and ISI developing battery anode from paper processing byproduct Pulp processing byproduct Kraft lignin could be a promising alternative to China-dominated synthetic graphite in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries.
Alessandra Neris
Dec 12, 2024
View article
Inlyte reports zero loss over 700 cycles for its iron-sodium battery tech The startup is targeting commercial demonstration projects in 2025 and large-scale U.S. manufacturing by early 2027.
Marija Maisch
Dec 10, 2024
1
View article
New milestone for Australia’s 100 MW vanadium flow battery Project Lumina Vanadium producer Australian Vanadium’s subsidiary VSUN Energy’s vanadium flow battery Project Lumina has progressed with the appointment of service providers GenusPlus Group, Sedgman, and Austrian company CellCube.
Ev Foley
Dec 10, 2024
View article
World’s largest vanadium redox flow project completed Dalian-headquartered Rongke Power has completed the construction of the 175 MW/700 MWh vanadium flow battery project in China, growing its global fleet of utility-scale projects to more than 2 GWh.
Marija Maisch
Dec 09, 2024
View article
Basque body CIC energiGUNE to develop fluorine-free lithium-metal electrolytes The NoF-LIME project will be led by the Basque center, with the collaboration of Boston College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Dec 05, 2024
View article
Invinity secures orders for new Endurium vanadium flow battery The UK-based vanadium flow battery (VFB) maker says it has secured orders for its new product, including 84 MWh worth for projects backed by the US Department of Energy (DoE).
Max Hall
Dec 05, 2024

This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy.

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close