Flow batteries are among the next-generation storage systems that can sock away wind and solar energy for 8-10 hours or more, enabling grid managers to handle an increasing amount of renewable energy while improving resiliency and reliability.
[pdf] Sodium-ion technology offers a promising, competitive alternative to commercial lithium-ion batteries for various applications. Sodium-ion batteries offer advantages in terms of sustainability as well as readily available and environmentally friendly raw materials.
[pdf] In a recent presentation at the Electrochemical Society symposium, insights from a decade of vanadium flow battery development were shared, emphasizing the importance of testing at various scales, addressing safety and reliability issues early, and the challenges faced with the commercialization of mixed-acid electrolytes, particularly concerning chlorine gas generation during deployments.
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