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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.

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Residential sodium-ion batteries now on sale via Austria’s Accupower: €3,990 The Natec Home has a nominal capacity of 7.68 kWh and a power output of 3.8 kW, and allows parallel connection of up to 15 units. The reference price is set at €3,990.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
21 hours ago
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All European sodium-ion battery manufacturers at a glance The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will place sodium batteries at the center of its work on the EU’s industrial strategy and is calling for swift action. pv magazine has compiled a list of manufacturers developing this technology in Europe.
Pilar Sanchez Molina, Matthew Lynas
Mar 02, 2026
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Vanadium flow and lithium-ion combine in world’s largest grid-forming hybrid storage plant in China China brings online 300 MW/1,200 MWh grid-forming energy storage facility in Inner Mongolia, integrating lithium-ion and vanadium flow battery technologies.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 27, 2026
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Fraunhofer IEE calls for “grid-forming readiness” in distribution networks and BESS A position paper from the Fraunhofer IEE proposes preparing large battery storage systems in the medium-voltage grid for grid-forming functions at an early stage. The "Grid-Forming Readiness" concept aims to close the regulatory gap between current planning and operation and future, as yet unknown, requirements and demands for grid-forming functions.
Marian Willuhn
Feb 26, 2026
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Sodium-ion storage system for commercial operators from Austria’s Salzstrom The new "SALT 110" battery storage system from the Vienna-based company has a usable capacity of up to 110 kilowatt-hours. The first systems are scheduled to be installed at customer sites in Germany and Austria at the beginning of March.
Sandra Enkhardt
Feb 26, 2026
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30 GWh, 100-hour duration: Google to deploy world’s largest iron-air battery for Minnesota data center The 300 MW / 30 GWh multi-day storage system from Form Energy will be paired with 1.6 GW of new renewables to facilitate Google’s 24/7 carbon-free energy goals.
Ryan Kennedy
Feb 25, 2026
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Sodium-ion batteries key to EU competitive edge, says EESC President European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to put sodium batteries at the center of its EU industrial strategy work, calls for swift action. Opinions, stakeholder debates and a dedicated study planned.
Matthew Lynas
Feb 24, 2026

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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
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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
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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
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Air Energy launches to bring solid-state lithium-air batteries closer to commercialization While some may call it a fairytale chemistry, solid-state lithium-air battery (SS-LAB) technology is now a step closer to commercial reality with the foundation of Air Energy. The startup has set out to scale the application of this promising technology over the next five years.
Marija Maisch
Nov 29, 2024
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TU Munich, Max Planck Society establish German solar battery research center The facility, in Garching, near Munich, will research technology that combines solar cells and batteries in a single component and can chemically store solar energy directly. Researchers expect high efficiency and fast charging and discharging processes to result. The solar batteries examined can also be used off grid.
Ralph Diermann
Nov 29, 2024
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Horizon Power starts vanadium battery trial in Australia Western Australia’s state-owned regional energy provider, Horizon Power, has officially launched the trial of a vanadium flow battery (VFB) in the northern part of the state as it investigates how to integrate long-duration energy storage into its network, microgrids, and other off-grid power systems.
David Carroll
Nov 29, 2024
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New sodium-ion developments from CATL, BYD, Huawei Sodium-ion batteries are undergoing a critical period of commercialization with Chinese cleantech juggernauts actively working on their products.
Marija Maisch
Nov 28, 2024
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Storing solar energy as heat in synthetic molecules for future energy storage systems German researchers are testing lab-made molecules designed to absorb, store, and release solar energy on demand, acting as 'heat batteries'. The researchers say their method is more efficient at storing solar energy compared to conventional thermal heat storage systems.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Nov 27, 2024
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New standalone liquid air energy storage system concept beats conventional system with efficiency boost Korean scientists have designed a liquid air energy storage (LAES) technology that reportedly overcomes the major limitation of LAES systems – their relatively low round-trip efficiency. The novel system enhances efficiency by increasing power output through the generation of thermal energy using natural gas as the external fuel during energy release.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 27, 2024

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