Rechargeable Zinc Batteries: Safe, Sustainable, Scalable

While large-scale batteries being used in EV’s and grid energy storage systems continue to garner attention, what innovation is happening with small-scale batteries? Common technologies include lithium coin cells, pouch cells, and solid-state batteries - all of which carry their own detriments, including use of scarce resources and higher safety risks. What’s the scalable alternative? Zinc.

Energy > Energy StorageChristian HodgsonOctober 13, 20212021, Alternative Batteries

Energy Storage at Scale: Alternative Batteries and the Grid

Energy storage is still largely dependent on fossil fuel-powered electricity. The high demand and uncertainty of the renewable energy supply puts a strain on the power grid. In order to reduce this strain, storing excess renewable energy during low-demand hours is critical…

Energy > Energy StorageChristian HodgsonMarch 10, 20212021, Alternative Batteries

The Future of Energy Storage: Nickel-Zinc batteries

Over 100 years ago, Thomas Edison was granted a patent for a nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery. Unfortunately, numerous technical problems prohibited the commercial success of utilizing this type of technology…

Energy > Energy StorageChristian HodgsonDecember 15, 20202020, Alternative Batteries

Fast Charging Lithium-ion Batteries: Accelerating Toward a Zero-Emission Future

Energy > Energy StorageSeptember 29, 20202020, Alternative Batteries

Rethinking Batteries: New Technologies with Safer and More Abundant Materials

Energy > Energy StorageRayyan IslamJanuary 23, 20202020, Alternative Batteries

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