Sometimes, in order to go big, you first have to go small. That's what researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have done with their latest innovation in energy ...

There is a gap in the market for long-duration energy storage (LDES), according to US-based manufacturer ESS Inc. – one which can’t be plugged with lithium-ion chemistry. Hugh McDermott, of ESS Inc.

Are liquid, virtually fireproof, recyclable batteries the future of grid-scale storage? There’s a century-old battery technology that’s taking the grid-scale market by storm. Based on water, virtually ...

ESS's CEO, Eric Dresselhuys (center, wearing a blue jacket), taking a group of reporters on a tour of the company's Energy Warehouse product for commercial and industrial customers and for mini-grid ...

Flow-style batteries are already demonstrating the potential to dramatically cut the cost of energy storage used to capture the excess output of grid-scale wind and solar plants for later use. A rapid ...

The flow battery is one of the more interesting ideas for grid energy storage – after all, how many batteries combine electron current with fluid current? If you’re interested in trying your hand at ...

The International Flow Battery Forum (IFBF) is set to return in June 2025 for its 15th edition, bringing together the global flow battery community to discuss the newest advancements in science, ...

Maria Skyllas-Kazacos works for UNSW Sydney and consults for/owns shares in mineral company Tivan. She receives funding from various government funded projects including the Trailblazer for Recycling ...

Over the past decade, efforts to achieve carbon-neutral operations have emphasized renewable and sustainable energy sources. These sources, however, often produce power inconsistently, making it ...