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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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Swiss developer breaks ground on 1.6 GWh redox flow storage project The redox flow project has enormous storage capacity, expected to be finished in mid-2028.
Sandra Enkhardt
May 23, 2025
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Biwatt launches commercial sodium-ion energy storage product The manufacturer has unveiled a 155 kWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
Marian Willuhn
May 15, 2025
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Organic flow batteries launch in US data center deployment Prometheus Hyperscale and XL Batteries partner to roll out long-duration, lithium-free energy storage for a Wyoming data center.
Phoebe Skok
May 15, 2025
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Flow battery startup VFlowTEch banks $20.5M as ramp up continues The Singaporean company is working on long duration storage and received wide backing from a variety of investors.
Tristan Rayner
May 14, 2025
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Battery and battery tech developments in brief from the floor of Intersolar 2025 Europe’s largest solar power event filled 18 very large halls in Munich, and new launches ranged from balcony solar to cow poop innovations.
Tristan Rayner, John Fitzgerald Weaver
May 12, 2025
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Munich research team improves lithium-ion conductors for solid-state batteries A new material made of lithium, antimony, and scandium is said to conduct lithium ions over 30 percent faster than any previously known material. According to the scientists, it also offers thermal stability.
Petra Hannen
May 09, 2025
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Dutch manufacturer makes switch from bromine to iron flow batteries due to ‘geopolitical turbulence’ Netherlands-based Elestor has announced it will move from hydrogen-bromine to hydrogen-iron flow batteries because of the worsening geopolitical situation.
Max Hall
May 07, 2025

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Sodium-ion batteries face uphill struggle to beat lithium-ion on cost A new Stanford University study finds that there are several several key routes that sodium-ion battery developers can take to compete on price, specifically against a low-cost variant of the lithium-ion battery known as lithium iron phosphate (LFP).
Marija Maisch
Jan 14, 2025
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Sodium-ion batteries key for India’s storage manufacturing ambitions A new report says sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), made from abundant materials, could help India to reduce its dependence on imports to meet its energy storage needs.
Uma Gupta
Jan 14, 2025
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Microvast reveals all-solid-state battery tech with operational voltage of 12-21 V Microvast says its new True all-solid-state battery (ASSB) eliminates liquid electrolytes to achieve voltages of 12 V to 21 V, with a bipolar stacking design that cuts interconnections between cells, modules, and packs.
Emiliano Bellini
Jan 13, 2025
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Japan keeps lead in solid state battery development While China, South Korea, Europe, and the US are also engaged in active development of all solid state batteries, Japan is leading the charge offering generous subsidies to technology proponents.
Marija Maisch
Jan 10, 2025
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The shift to advanced battery technologies for a sustainable future With the growing integration of renewable energy solutions in power grids, the demand for efficient energy storage solutions is only set to grow. Taking cognizance of the advancements in battery technology, India today stands at the cusp of a major revolution.
Piyush Goyal
Jan 10, 2025
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Quinone redox flow battery company secures $2.6m for commercial pilot site Quino Energy says the mildly alkaline nature of its storage medium means it can be installed in existing oil industry holding tanks.
Max Hall
Jan 09, 2025
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Storing photovoltaic-thermal energy with volcanic tuff stones Scientists in China have used ground heat exchangers based on volcanic tuff stones to improve storage capabilities and efficiency of photovoltaic-thermal systems. Their experiments showed that the proposed combination effectively improves PV module cooling and thermal efficiency.
Emiliano Bellini
Jan 08, 2025
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Offshore virtual power plant features battery and compressed air energy storage The proposed virtual power plant (VPP) integrates a platform-to-ship (P2S) setup to electrify anchored and bunkering ships while generating grid electricity. Battery and compressed-air systems would operate alongside floating PV and wind generators.
Lior Kahana
Jan 07, 2025
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Remote flow battery and solar product to supplant diesel in Australia A Western Australia-based solar and battery system developer has demonstrated its units, deployed in remote locations for businesses and communities, can replace around 140 liters of diesel per day.
Ev Foley
Jan 06, 2025

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