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Are solid-state batteries paving the way for a new era of energy storage?

Rapid advancements in solid-state battery technology are paving the way for a new era of energy storage solutions, with the potential to transform everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems.

Why are energy storage devices important?

Energy storage devices have become indispensable for smart and clean energy systems. During the past three decades, lithium-ion battery technologies have grown tremendously and have been exploited for the best energy storage system in portable electronics as well as electric vehicles.

How long can ESS batteries store energy?

ESS batteries can store energy for between four and 12 hours. Handling the fluctuating power production of renewables will require cheap storage for hours or even days at a time. New types of iron-based batteries might be up to the task. Oregon-based ESS launched its first grid-scale projects in 2021.

Can K-Na/S batteries store energy?

A new study published in Nature Communications demonstrates that K-Na/S batteries can store energy using inexpensive and readily-found elements: potassium (K), sodium (Na), and sulfur (S). This creates a low-cost, high-energy solution for long-duration energy storage.

How long can Form Energy's batteries store power?

Massachusetts-based Form Energy, which raised $240 million in 2021, has batteries that store power for up to 100 hours. Oregon-based ESS, whose batteries can store energy for between four and 12 hours, launched its first grid-scale projects in 2021.

Can AI improve energy storage performance?

One such development is the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance the performance of energy storage devices, such as battery optimisation, predictive maintenance to analyse data from AI and ML algorithms as well as energy management and forecasting.