World’s First Sodium-Ion Portable Power Station Unveiled, Offers 1,500 Watts Power Output Chinese energy storage and portable power system maker Bluetti has unveiled what it calls the “world’s first” sodium-ion portable power station. This innovative product is set to revolutionize the way we harness and utilize energy for various purposes, offering a substantial 1,500 watts […]
Compact silicon carbide module that houses 5x more energy could power vehicles, grids, microreactors
Compact Silicon Carbide Module: Revolutionizing Energy Storage for Various Applications Scientists have developed a low-cost, compact power module that can be used in data centers, vehicles, grids, and microreactors. This breakthrough in technology involves the use of silicon carbide, a material known for its high thermal conductivity, allowing the module to house five times more […]
New liquid air storage system bottles electricity on demand, producing 10 tons daily
“Revolutionizing Energy Storage: Korean Researchers Develop Liquid Air System Producing 10 Tons of Electricity Daily” Korean researchers have unlocked a new way to bank clean energy and turn it back into electricity on demand. This groundbreaking technology involves a liquid air energy storage system that has the potential to reshape the renewable energy landscape. The […]
Simple salt tweak pushes sodium batteries past 500 cycles and 70% capacity retention
Simple Salt Tweak Pushes Sodium Batteries Past 500 Cycles and 70% Capacity Retention Scientists say they’ve cracked sodium batteries’ biggest flaw. For years, sodium batteries have promised a future of high-performance, low-cost energy storage solutions, yet they have been held back by their inability to maintain capacity over multiple charge-discharge cycles. However, a recent breakthrough […]
Unique 2D cobalt-iron structure powers zinc-air batteries through 3,500 cycles
Unique 2D Cobalt-Iron Structure Powers Zinc-Air Batteries Through 3,500 Cycles As the world races to decarbonize, clean energy storage is becoming the central challenge. Lithium-ion batteries have long been the standard for portable electronics and electric vehicles, but their limitations in terms of energy density, cost, and safety have sparked a search for alternative technologies. […]
World’s first living cement can store electricity and power buildings from within
World’s First Living Cement: Revolutionizing Energy Storage in Buildings Aarhus University researchers have shown that cement can do more than hold up walls. By infusing it with bacteria that produce calcite crystals, they have created a groundbreaking material known as “living cement.” This innovative product not only strengthens structures but also has the remarkable ability […]
Batteries master ‘self-heat’ to provide stable output in extreme cold, study finds
Batteries Master ‘Self-Heat’ to Provide Stable Output in Extreme Cold, Study Finds An international team of scientists has developed an accurate mathematical model explaining how large-scale vanadium redox flow batteries can regulate their temperature to provide a stable output even in extreme cold conditions. This breakthrough in battery technology could revolutionize energy storage systems, especially […]
Germany builds AI-powered plant to repurpose used EV batteries for grid storage
Germany Builds AI-Powered Plant to Repurpose Used EV Batteries for Grid Storage In the realm of sustainable energy solutions, the repurposing of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries has emerged as a promising venture. Traction batteries, which power EVs, tend to lose performance after years of use. However, many of these batteries still retain 70 to […]
Breakthrough coating promises longer-lasting, high-capacity lithium batteries
Breakthrough Coating Promises Longer-Lasting, High-Capacity Lithium Batteries Researchers in China have developed a dual-shell coating that could make high-capacity lithium-ion batteries more efficient and longer-lasting than ever before. This innovative coating has the potential to revolutionize the energy storage industry by addressing key limitations of current battery technologies. The dual-shell coating is designed to improve […]
UK’s first 1GW battery site to power homes, industries and electric ships
UK’s First 1GW Battery Site to Power Homes, Industries, and Electric Ships Natpower, a UK startup that is part of a larger European energy group, has announced plans to build the UK’s first 1GW battery site. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize the way energy is stored and distributed, with implications for homes, industries, and […]