We are regularly reading about latest technical developments. Alexander Freund discusses latest developments in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. Sodium-ion rechargeable batteries could soon be a cheaper and resource-saving alternative to current lithium-ion cells. Powerful prototypes and ground-breaking findings in basic research make a breakthrough seem imminent. The batteries of the future: … Continue reading Development in sodium-ion batteries has made significant progress recently
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Discussing bidirectional flow of power between EVs and grids
Alan Brent, Professor and Chair in Sustainable Energy Systems at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand discusses how electric vehicles can contribute to the grid in an article on The Conversation website. Climate explained: could electric car batteries feed power back into the grid? Technically it is possible. You … Continue reading Discussing bidirectional flow of power between EVs and grids
Finding the most cost-effective approach to storing renewable energy
While the UK government is correct that the national grid needs more energy storage to support the shift to further renewable energy generation, a focus on building large, expensive batteries isn’t necessarily the answer. Andrew Cruden, Professor of Energy Technology at the University of Southampton explains in an article on The Conversation website. The … Continue reading Finding the most cost-effective approach to storing renewable energy
Breakthrough with lifetime of batteries for electric vehicles lasting five times longer than average
We are always interested in technology innovation and we have seen a lot of progress in the development of batteries for electric vehicles. Louise Boyle writes on The Independent website about latest developments from the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles. Landmark million-mile battery to power electric vehicles is ready for production … Continue reading Breakthrough with lifetime of batteries for electric vehicles lasting five times longer than average
A company aiming to use old mine shafts as batteries to store renewable energy is to build a demonstration project showcasing its technology in Scotland
Greig Cameron writes on the Times website about a demonstration project in Scotland that will use gravity-powered batteries. What are your views on this technology? Gravity-powered batteries generate electricity when the wind dies down A company aiming to use old mine shafts as batteries to store renewable energy is to build a demonstration project … Continue reading A company aiming to use old mine shafts as batteries to store renewable energy is to build a demonstration project showcasing its technology in Scotland
A “breakthrough” method of firing ceramic materials could enable a leap in manufacturing a wide range of products, including solid-state batteries and fuel cells
Harry Cockburn writes on The Independent website about a new manufacturing method invented by scientists at the University of Maryland that both meets the needs of modern ceramics and fosters the discovery of new material innovations. ‘Superfast’ new manufacturing method could allow breakthrough in battery technology, scientists say A “breakthrough” method of firing ceramic … Continue reading A “breakthrough” method of firing ceramic materials could enable a leap in manufacturing a wide range of products, including solid-state batteries and fuel cells
Tesla might become an energy provider in the United Kingdom
Tesla has applied to the energy regulatory to be authorised to generate electricity. At this point it is unclear what Tesla’s intentions are behind the application. The company has developed rechargeable, lithium-ion battery-storage projects called Tesla PowerPack and Powerwall, which have been used in Wales and other parts of the UK. Adam Smith discusses latest … Continue reading Tesla might become an energy provider in the United Kingdom
The flow battery is staking a claim in the renewable energy world of the future
Flow batteries have longer lives than lithium-ion batteries and show great promise. The problem so far is that they rely on the costly material vanadium. Irina Slav writes on the OilPrice website that there are new developments that use cheap, sustainable materials. She explains that new developments are needed because the world will be needing … Continue reading The flow battery is staking a claim in the renewable energy world of the future
A prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater at wastewater treatments plants
Stanford University scientists have tested a prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater — known as “blue energy” — at wastewater treatments plants. Christopher Carbone explains in an article on the New York Post website. Scientists develop way to turn wastewater into affordable, renewable energy Researchers … Continue reading A prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater at wastewater treatments plants
Norwegian operator achieved maritime first by powering its hybrid cruise ship on battery power alone
Traditional cruise ships pose all kinds of environmental problems including air quality at cities that they visit that have led to many protests. Nick Lavars writes on the New Atlas website about a new hybrid cruise ship using battery power. It will be interesting to see how many companies follow and upgrade their fleets this … Continue reading Norwegian operator achieved maritime first by powering its hybrid cruise ship on battery power alone
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