Breakthrough energy storage

What could future energy storage solutions combine?

Future solutions could combine a chemical compound of cobalt—or potentially even iron—with isopropanol and acetone. The storage of energy could help smooth the electrical grid and give renewable energy a prominent place without the risk of uneven production.

Can K-Na/S batteries save energy?

In a new study published September 5 by Nature Communications, the team used K-Na/S batteries that combine inexpensive, readily-found elements -- potassium (K) and sodium (Na), together with sulfur (S) -- to create a low-cost, high-energy solution for long-duration energy storage.

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.

Do we need energy storage solutions?

“We need energy storage solutions to make them permanent,” says researcher and electric battery expert Philippe Knauth in an interview for bbva.com. He also points out that the democratization of energy depends on “the combination of renewable energies and energy storage.”

Why do we need battery energy storage systems?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have become a solution to prevent surpluses from being lost and to cover the intermittence of renewable energy. “We need energy storage solutions to make them permanent,” says researcher and electric battery expert Philippe Knauth in an interview for bbva.com.

Could a battery energy storage system democratize access to electricity?

Moreover, battery energy storage systems (BESS) could help democratize access to electricity. “In remote areas, such as in the mountains or in poorer countries, coupling renewable power with storage is a must for bringing energy to more people,” Knauth says. Yet energy storage systems have their hurdles.