- Oak Ridge Electrolyte Add-In Turns Liquid Electrolytes Solid on Impact - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has exclusively licensed a liquid-to-solid battery electrolyte technology to Safire Technology Group. The collection of five patented technologies is designed for a drop-in additive for lithium-ion batteries that prevents explosions and fire from impact. more..
- Funding for Dry-Electrode Technology, Gigafactory Partnerships, EVs, More - BATTERY POWER NEWS | News and funding updates from the across the battery landscape include new EV battery partnerships, supply partnerships for Lithium-Iron Phosphate batteries, a $25M Series A for lithium-ion dry-electrode technology, and more. more..
- Smart Temperature Control for Modern and Eco-friendly Battery Manufacturers - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Battery manufacturers are constantly optimizing their processes to meet the increased industry demand for batteries due to the rise in smart technology and electric vehicle development. However, only a few are aware of the impact these enhancements can have on their temperature-cooling needs. As improvements are made, battery manufacturers should consider… more..
- How Lithium-Ion Battery Management Systems Provide Value In A Data-Centric World - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Using battery management systems to monitor health and charge allows batteries to operate more efficiently and prevent downtime. Lithium batteries include battery management and monitoring systems that offer increased visibility for critical power systems. more..
- High-Energy Cathodes Without All the Stress - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | An overarching goal in lithium-ion battery research and development is to increase cathode and anode energy density without severely sacrificing cycle life, shelf life, charge rate, or safety. Batteries operate by storing charge through the physical transfer of ions in addition to electrons between electrodes. Thus, it is difficult to break… more..
- Automotive Perspectives on Solid-State Batteries - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Leading automotive OEMs and solid-state battery companies gathered in Chicago at the recent Solid-State Battery Summit to discuss the promises and pitfalls of this burgeoning technology. more..
- Battery Funding, Research Updates, More: Sept 2022 - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The month has been full of battery industry news from the Battery Show and beyond. Updates this month include funding for electric vehicle battery manufacturing and battery safety, plant optimization for greenfield battery sites, progress toward sustainable gigafactories, and more. more..
- ONEJOON GmbH Mourns the Loss of Colleague Peter Vervoort - BATTERY POWER NEWS | ONEJOON GmbH announces the death of Vice President Peter Vervoort. more..
Consumers Energy Taps ESS Inc. Long-Duration Storage Solution for Solar and Storage Microgrid Project
November 10, 2022
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Wilsonville
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Oregon
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United States
ESS Inc. (NYSE: GWH), a leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow batteries for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications, has been selected by Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, to provide a battery system for a solar and storage microgrid. Consumers Energy will deploy ESS’s Energy Warehouse platform as part of a microgrid powering a gas compression facility in Michigan. The project, which includes the first iron flow battery to be used for a gas compression plant, underscores the capabilities of ESS’s Energy Warehouse to deliver low-cost, long-duration energy storage over a 20+ year operational lifespan. When paired with solar …
Stryten Energy Components Division Launched to Serve the Battery Industry’s Growing Need for Engineered Components
November 9, 2022
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Las Vegas
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Nevada
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United States
Stryten Energy LLC, a U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider, announced at AAPEX 2022 the launch of Stryten Energy Components. This new division provides engineered-to-order battery components for lead, lithium, flow and other emerging battery technologies for the automotive and industrial markets. “Stryten Energy’s Components division has invested in automation in each of our four facilities to enhance quality, productivity and service to all of our customers,” said Jeremy Furr, Components Division Leader for Stryten Energy. “These investments have helped us scale up our operations to provide the U.S.-manufactured and sourced components required for the emerging domestic battery market.” Stryten Energy Components …
Interstate Batteries and Kenco Group Partner to Get Products to Distributors & Customers Faster
November 9, 2022
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Chattanooga
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Tennessee
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United States
Kenco Group, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, today announced that Interstate Batteries has selected Kenco as its partner for distribution and fulfillment center network operations. Kenco’s integrated supply chain solutions will help Interstate improve product availability, reduce operational complexity and enhance its partnerships with distributors, customers and suppliers. Together, Interstate and Kenco will implement a new network of fulfillment centers, inclusive of warehousing, distribution services, project management, IT integrations and value-added services. “By partnering with a tenured, innovative 3PL provider like Kenco, we are taking greater ownership of our supply chain, helping us provide even better service to our …
Nuvvon Abolishes the Myth that Solid Polymer Electrolytes Have Poor Ionic Conductivity at Room Temperature
October 31, 2022
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Bordentown
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New Jersey
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United States
It is generally assumed that solid polymer electrolytes have poor ionic conductivity at room temperature. Nuvvon has turned this notion on its head. Third-party verified data of their unique solid polymer electrolytes is presented to prove it. Solid-state battery companies developing oxide and sulfide products suggest that solid polymer electrolytes have struggled with achieving the necessary ionic conductivity at room temperature. One attempted workaround is to increase the operating temperature, which is sub-optimal as it requires external heating. Another is the addition of liquid plasticizers, such as ionic liquids, to increase conductivity. But the amount of liquid plasticizer required for …
Electriq Power to Provide Equitable Solar and Storage Access to Santa Barbara, CA Residents Under Innovative Home Solar and Energy Efficiency Program
October 25, 2022
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Santa Barbara
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CA
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United States
Electriq Power, Inc. (“Electriq”), a leading provider of intelligent and integrated home energy storage solutions, announces it has signed an agreement with the City of Santa Barbara to launch the Santa Barbara Home Power Program, which will deliver affordable, sustainable and resilient energy to Santa Barbara County residents through fully financed residential solar microgrids. Electriq’s industry-leading energy storage solution, the PowerPod 2, will be the intelligent home battery used by the program. Through the program’s City-vetted Power Purchase Agreement, Santa Barbara County homeowners, regardless of means, will have access to Electriq’s smart home energy storage system, which is recharged by …
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Leak Testing Systems for Li-ion Battery Production
Pfeiffer Vacuum offers leak testing solutions that utilize air and tracer gases for Li-ion battery production. Leak detection is essential for battery cells, cell components, cooling circuits, battery modules, as well as on complete battery packs to ensure protection from moisture ingress.
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