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All the news and views from the world of energy storage and associated industries.
Rolls Royce opens microgrid validation centre in Germany
UK engineering firm Rolls-Royce has commissioned a Microgrid Validation Center at the headquarters of its Rolls-Royce Power Systems subsidiary in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
New corporate slogan marks lead battery firm GS Yuasa’s move into lithium-ion
Lead-acid battery maker GS Yuasa is redefining its brand by establishing a new corporate slogan, “Creating the Future of Energy”, to signal a change in its business model that incorporates lithium-ion.
Argonne boosts silicon anode performance in lithium-ion batteries with new electrolyte mixture
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed an electrolyte mixture and additive they claim boosts the energy density of next generation lithium-ion batteries by up to 50%.
Researchers increase performance capabilities of lithium-sulfur cathode by 50%
Scientists from Singapore-based NanoBio Lab (NBL) have developed a means of making lithium-sulfur cathodes that increase specific energy and curbs capacity fade.
Pivotal buys bi-polar technology with goal of making cheaper lead-acid batteries
US battery firm Pivotal Battery has bought proprietary bipolar plate technology from Integral Technologies as it looks to develop cheaper and lighter lead-acid batteries.
Pacific Corp unveil plans to replace coal plants with 2.8GW of battery storage
US power company PacifiCorp has released plans to deploy 2,800MW of battery storage to cope with increases in its renewable energy penetration as it looks to close 20 coal power stations by 2038
Lithium-ion battery pioneers win Nobel Prize for Chemistry
The three people responsible for bringing lithium-ion battery technology to the world have been awarded Nobel prizes in chemistry.
Nickel zinc firm wins million-dollar contract to deliver backup power to US Air Force
The US Air Force will use a nickel zinc energy storage system for black-start power services after signing a two-year deal with ZAF Energy Systems.
Flow battery firm opens R&D facility in Germany
VanadiumCorp Resource is set to open a vanadium redox flow battery research and development facility in Karlsruhe, Germany.
CBI unveils five-year innovation roadmap to boost the performance capabilities of lead batteries
The Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI) published its technology innovation roadmap on 8 October with clear goals to increase the performance of advanced lead batteries by up to five times by 2025.
