Energy Storage - Articles, Stories & Interviews

Plant leaves inspire design of improved fuel cell

University of Toronto researchers look to nature to overcome challenge of water management in hydrogen fuel cells.

Common Misconceptions about Integrating a Battery with a Solar System

Panasonic developed the SmartBox to offer homeowners the ability to control their solar systems to run how best suits their needs. For example, with Smart Load Control homeowners can prioritize and schedule select appliances and their energy usage.

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Decommissioning and End-of-Life Planning: Why Care Today?

When a BESS does reach the end of its useful life, disposal can be a complex task that must be carefully planned and executed. If you are just starting the permitting process, or in the early stages of BESS project development, this article is for you!

No Disassembly (or Discharge) Required: Shredding the Largest EV Battery Packs in One System

Innovative technology allows for safe, efficient, profitable shredding of the largest EV battery packs on the market, without disassembly or discharging

Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Storion has focused on securing access to a unique vanadium leasing model. Because the vanadium electrolyte represents 40-60% of a VRFB system’s cost, it is a clear, leading candidate for cost reduction.

Sodium Batteries for Use in Grid-Storage Systems and Electric Vehicles

The reliance on sodium sourced from soda ash supports environmentally friendly practices that avoid the energy-intensive process that is often associated with lithium mining. Further innovations in sodium battery technology further enhance its sustainability and performance

The Impact of Battery Energy Storage on the Clean Energy Transition

By improving grid efficiency and reducing the need for costly infrastructure upgrades, BESS can lower overall energy costs for consumers. Additionally, battery projects can create manufacturing, installation, and maintenance jobs, contributing to the growth of a clean energy

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Inlyte Energy and HORIEN Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Iron-Sodium Battery Manufacturing in the United States

Combining HORIEN's 25+ years of manufacturing expertise and Inlyte's innovative, low-cost battery design will help accelerate the scale-up of Inlyte's first US factory, simplify its supply chain, and facilitate introduction of the iron-sodium battery to the market.

BYD Energy Storage launches Battery-Box LV5.0+ Energy Storage System and Power-Box inverters at Solar & Storage Live Africa

This new residential energy storage system is the latest addition to the award-winning Battery-Box solution family. The Battery-Box LV5.0+ can be used with BYD Energy Storage’s own Power-Box inverters and is also compatible with inverters of many proven inverter partners.

EM-POWER EUROPE: DIGITAL TWINS OPTIMIZE GRID OPERATION

Digital twins change the way in which distribution system operators plan, operate and monitor their grids. This technology can enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve grid stability, which is essential in light of the growing share of renewable energy in the power mix.

Energy Storage - News Headlines

LG Energy Solution Establishes Battery Recycling Joint Venture with Derichebourg

-Companies to build pre-processing facility in northern France to extract 'black mass.' -Construction to begin in 2026; operations to commence in 2027 -LG Energy Solution marks a critical first step toward a closed-loop system in Europe to strengthen value chain competitiveness.

SINEXCEL Partners with Molecule Systems to Deliver Turnkey EMS and VPP Solutions for Commercial Energy Storage

This collaboration pairs Molecule's MosFusion EMS with SINEXCEL's industry-leading commercial battery energy storage inverters, providing project developers and system integrators with a streamlined, plug-and-play solution for energy management, site control, and grid services participation.

Diving into the European PV Market at Intersolar Europe 2025 - Joint Forces for Solar Hosts 15th Edition of PV Briefing and Networking Forum in Munich

Returning for the fifteenth time, Joint Forces for Solar will be hosting its "PV Briefing and Networking Forum Europe" in the Intersolar Forum framework on May 8, 2025 at 01:00 PM.

Energy Storage - Featured Product

HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer
HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer

HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer

HPS EnduraCoil is a high-performance cast resin transformer designed for many demanding and diverse applications while minimizing both installation and maintenance costs. Coils are formed with mineral-filled epoxy, reinforced with fiberglass and cast to provide complete void-free resin impregnation throughout the entire insulation system. HPS EnduraCoil complies with the new NRCan 2019 and DOE 2016 efficiency regulations and is approved by both UL and CSA standards. It is also seismic qualified per IBC 2012/ASCE 7-10/CBC 2013. Cast resin transformers are self-extinguishing in the unlikely event of fire, environmentally friendly and offer greater resistance to short circuits. HPS also offers wide range of accessories for transformer protection and monitoring requirements.

Energy Storage - Featured Company

Nature's Generator

Nature's Generator Inc., is one of the original North American solar generator brands. Established in 2015, with distribution facilities located in North America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. Nature's Generator continues to design and develop industry leading whole home power solutions that are designed for easy home integration.