- X-Ray Images Help Researchers Visualize Lithium-Ion Reaction Rates - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | In new research published in Nature, researchers from MIT, Stanford University, SLAC National Accelerator, and the Toyota Research Institute have been able to visualize the reactivity of lithium iron phosphate, watching the patterns of lithium-ion flow via X-ray images, which revealed spatial variations in the rate at which lithium ions are… more..
- New Battery Pack Company Launch, Zero-Waste Cathode Synthesis, More: Sept 13 - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | News and updates from around the battery industry including Lithos Energy launches at The Battery Show, external assessment of an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process, battery storage risk, new leadership for American Battery Factory, and more. more..
- Funding News, Recycling Launches, New UPS Power Ratings, More - BATTERY POWER NEWS | News from around the battery industry including funding updates for Mitra Future Technologies and Iontra, new company divisions for Custom Electronics, Inc. and BCA Industries, plans for a new battery cell electrode manufacturing facility in the United States, and more. more..
- Summer Weather Puts Backup Power in the Spotlight - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Summertime is here and storm season is kicking into high gear—along with devastating summer heat—which means disaster preparedness is a heightened priority for many companies. It’s a good time for IT leaders and industry professionals to re-familiarize themselves with current uninterruptible power system (UPS) offerings and accompanying battery technologies to ensure… more..
- Seven Major Automakers Announce Joint Investment of $1 Billion for EV Charging Stations - BATTERY POWER NEWS | General Motors, Honda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, and Stellantis have announced a collective investment of $1 billion to install 30,000 EV charging stations across North America by 2030. This joint venture aims to create a best-in-class network of EV charging stations in the United States and Canada. The first stations are… more..
- Nanomaterials in Battery Production Require New Dust Control Strategies - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Nanomaterials are increasingly important for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery production. But dust control measures that are designed for larger particulate may not provide adequate control for submicron particles. Dust collection system design must account for the unique physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials used in battery production. more..
- Surprising Sugar: New Catalysis for Flow Battery - BATTERY POWER NEWS | A research team from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory reports a surprising catalysis step using a common sugar that maintained a flow battery’s capacity to store and release energy for more than a year of continuous charge and discharge. more..
- John B. Goodenough, Lithium-Ion Battery Innovator, Dies at 100 - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | John B. Goodenough, who shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the lithium-ion battery, died on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was 100. more..
Redflow awarded funding from U.S. Department of Energy for 34.4 MWh energy storage project
September 25, 2023
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Brisbane
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Redflow Limited (ASX: RFX), a global leader in clean energy storage, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved funding for a 34.4 MWh long-duration energy storage (LDES) microgrid project in which Redflow has been named as the battery provider. The project will form part of the DOE’s US$325 million LDES program which seeks to advance critical clean energy technologies, expand the adoption of renewable energy resources, and strengthen America’s energy security, announced on September 22. The Children’s Hospital Resilient Grid with Energy Storage (CHARGES) project will enable the Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, California to replace diesel generators with cleaner, more cost-effective …
Redflow and Ameresco to deploy microgrid for United States Department of Defense
September 18, 2023
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Brisbane
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Australia
Redflow Limited (ASX: RFX), a global leader in clean energy storage, and Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, are pleased to announce that Redflow has signed a US$2.83 million contract with the United States Department of Defense’s (DOD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver a prototype microgrid using a 1.2 to 1.4 MWh Redflow long duration energy storage (LDES) system. Redflow will partner with Ameresco as their subcontracted engineering to deliver the microgrid project. The project, which aims to extend the duration of energy storage for existing installations, will repower a …
Electriq Partners with the City of Carpinteria to Provide Affordable Solar + Storage to Residents
September 13, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH
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FL
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., September 13, 2023 -- Electriq Power (NYSE:ELIQ), a provider of intelligent energy storage and management systems for homes and small businesses, announced a new program with the City of Carpinteria, CA, to provide affordable and sustainable solar + storage solutions to residents with zero up-front costs, no matter their socioeconomic status. Through the program’s City-vetted Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), called the PoweredUP Network, all Carpinteria homeowners, regardless of means, will have access to a turnkey, distributed home energy solution, including smart battery storage. By installing a solar + storage solution through the PoweredUp Network, residents can …
Elexity Awarded DOE Grant to Revolutionize Battery Software for Commercial Buildings
September 12, 2023
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Bend
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Oregon
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United States
Bend, Oregon – September 12, 2023 – Elexity (www.elexity.io), a pioneer in virtual power plant software for commercial buildings, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate energy storage with Elexity’s advanced load control and solar optimization software, creating a whole-building solution. Elexity will begin testing and development at the CPS America Innovation Center near Dallas, Texas, where the companies will demonstrate how storage combined with intelligent load control technology can deliver an array of advantages, including: Enhanced Backup Power: Through coordinated load control and dynamic back-up ratings, building owners can …
Stryten Energy to Provide Back-Up Battery Systems for U.S. Navy Submarines
September 12, 2023
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Alpharetta
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United States
Alpharetta, Ga., September 12, 2023 – Stryten Energy LLC, a U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider, was recently awarded part of a five-year contract by the Department of Defense for submarine valve regulated lead acid (SVRLA) batteries. “Stryten Energy is pleased to continue to support the U.S. Navy mission,” said Mike Judd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Stryten Energy. “We appreciate the opportunity to supply the U.S. Navy with Stryten’s domestically manufactured battery solutions and components. We look forward to continuing to build on Stryten Energy’s tenure in supplying the U.S. Navy with reliable, high-quality and top-performing energy storage solutions.” …
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