Energy Storage - Articles, Stories & Interviews

NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EUROPEAN BATTERY INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN 2024

The development of existing technologies such as lithium-ion batteries and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is crucial for the European industry, but the development of new battery technologies is also gaining importance.

Mini-grid for extended family - NZ Homestead gets private power

The power supply at Tim and Fiona’s homestead in Auckland, New Zealand is distributed from a micro grid which serves their extended family of eight, across three tiny homes, the main residence, and large workshop.

Reducing the Risk of Battery Thermal Runaway

One solution to reducing the risk of a battery fire are infrared cameras. Infrared fire detection systems monitor large areas and are able to detect heat releasing from battery packs or single batteries.

Thermal Battery Technology

Relying on lithium-ion batteries, which are expensive and require the mining of critical minerals, will not be sufficient or even feasible for the scale at which we will need energy storage to achieve a fully renewable grid.

The Talk of the Neighborhood: A Residential ESS Case Study

How a Retiree Impressed His Neighbors, Reduced His Energy Bill and Increased His Energy Storage Capabilities with Solar Panels and Home 8 Energy Storage System.

Changing the Future of Energy

To deploy advanced energy storage systems, Renu works with global innovator LG Electronics. In fact, Renu is one of the “LG PRO” installer members.

Can Smart Substations Enhance Grid Stability for Renewable Energy Sources?

Will grids be able to handle the massive upgrade? Renewable energy installers, developers and everyone in between must assert smart substations as the solution for making a more resilient, scalable grid.

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IDTechEx Takes a Look at the Emerging Industrial Thermal Energy Storage Market

While TES systems offer reduced emissions for heat production compared to fossil fuels, recently, higher and volatile natural gas prices in key regions have highlighted an additional benefit TES offers, which is potentially reduced and more stable costs for heat production.

IDTechEx Discusses Developments in Long Duration Energy Storage Technologies

It is expected that while mechanical energy storage systems are to be a key contributor to LDES deployments globally, a greater diversification of LDES technologies will be seen in the 2040s.

Lyten Achieves Manufacturing Milestone; Now Producing Lithium-Sulfur Batteries At Greater Than 90% Yield

Lyten’s successful manufacturing of lithium-sulfur batteries, with a lithium metal anode, on its automated pilot line in Silicon Valley confirms the ability to rapidly scale delivery of its next generation battery using existing lithium-ion manufacturing infrastructure.

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Ampace C5 Transforms Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage

No-cooling all-temperature control technology cuts operational costs by 46% over ten years compared to auxiliary sources

Trina Storage and Pacific Green sign Letter of Intent of 1500 MWh energy storage system at WFES

At the World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from April 16 to 18 the global energy storage and technology companies Trina Storage and Pacific Green have signed a letter of intent relating to 1,500 MWh integrated energy storage solutions

FLEXGEN PARTNERS WITH INFINIGEN RENEWABLES ON SOLAR+ BATTERY STORAGE PROJECT IN PUERTO RICO

Project to Provide Critical Power, Grid Reliability & Flexibility

Energy Storage - Featured Product

U.S. BATTERY RENEWABLE ENERGY SERIES DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES
U.S. BATTERY RENEWABLE ENERGY SERIES DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES

U.S. BATTERY RENEWABLE ENERGY SERIES DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES

Our RE Series batteries are designed to provide the highest peak capacity, longest cycle life, and greatest reliability for use in industrial or residential renewable energy applications. Renewable Energy Series batteries utilize the company's exclusive XC2™ formulation and Diamond Plate Technology® to create the industry's most efficient battery plates, delivering greater watt-hours per liter and watt-hours per kilogram than any other flooded lead-acid battery in the market. Our Deep Cycle batteries are engineered to work with solar panels as well as other renewable energy applications.

Energy Storage - Featured Company

Nature's Generator

Nature's Generator Inc., is one of the original North American solar generator brands. Established in 2015, with distribution facilities located in North America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. Nature's Generator continues to design and develop industry leading whole home power solutions that are designed for easy home integration.