Benin's R&D labs are testing biodegradable batteries using cashew nut byproducts. Early prototypes show promise – 80% efficiency with zero toxic waste. Could this be the holy grail of sustainable storage?
[pdf] Tesla has unveiled two new energy storage products: Megapack 3, the latest generation of its utility-scale energy storage system, and Megablock, which integrates Megapack 3 with transformers and switchgear.
[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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