- Solving the Pressure Problems of Solid-State Batteries - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Many researchers are aiming to create solid-state designs that can operate effectively with either very low or no external pressure application. At the 2024 Solid-State Battery Summit in Chicago, a series of presentations presented designs that address the pressure issue and provide clues about which solid-state technologies we will encounter first. more..
- Deep-Cycle Lithium Battery Comparisons: Taking A Look At What’s Inside - Contributed Commentary by Marvin Ho, VP Product Engineering and Quality at U.S. Battery Manufacturing October 7, 2024 | A few years ago, there was a rush within the battery industry to be the first to have a deep-cycle lithium-ion battery for a variety of industrial and energy storage uses. The result was an abundance of… more..
- Follow the Money: Battery Innovations Powering the Future: A Look at Major Funding Rounds - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Companies around the world are securing substantial funds to fuel the next wave of energy storage innovations. From semi-solid lithium batteries to hydrogen storage solutions, here are the month’s most significant funding rounds across the globe. more..
- Nickel Institute Battery Day 2024 - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The second annual Nickel Institute Battery Day Virtual Event was held September 18, 2024, and saw coverage of a range of battery issues with a focus on nickel as it transits from mining to use in advanced high-energy batteries, and finally to end-of-life recycling to new life. Players from the mining… more..
- Charging Ahead: How Sodium is Challenging Lithium for Battery Supremacy - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The global demand for batteries is expected to quadruple to 4,100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) by 2030. With the incredible potential of battery technologies driving great investment and research in space, there was bound to be some competition around identifying the ideal materials to fuel these batteries. While lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have enjoyed… more..
- Battery Materials, Recycled in a Flash - BATTERY POWER NEWS | A method for recycling battery materials was recently described that promises major savings in cost, greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, and time. The work is led by Professor James Tour of Rice University, and it is based on his development of the flash Joule heating (FJH) technique. more..
- OEMs Talk Solid-State, Novel Chemistries - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The 2024 Solid-State Battery Summit, held earlier this month in Chicago, kicked off with a heavy-hitting lineup of EV manufacturers discussing the future of solid-state batteries as they relate to transportation. We heard from Mercedes, Ford, Toyota, Stellantis, and BMW about the challenges and promises offered by solid-state batteries. more..
- What Are the Biggest Misconceptions Around BESS Site Fires? - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Many of the well-known safety concerns—namely that all fires are caused by faulty Li-Ion batteries—are unfounded and distract from the real issues that leave BESS sites vulnerable to fires. more..
EGbatt Launches High-Performance 100kWh–215kWh Outdoor Battery Energy Storage System
October 12, 2024
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Dongguang
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Guangdong
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China
[Shenzhen, China – October 12, 2024] – EGbatt proudly announces the release of its cutting-edge outdoor LiFePO4 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), designed for industrial, commercial, and utility applications. Offering capacities from 100kWh to 215kWh with 3-phase HV output, this modular system ensures seamless peak shaving, renewable integration, and emergency backup. The system integrates advanced thermal management, fire suppression, and smart monitoring, providing unmatched reliability even in extreme environments. Built for scalability and easy maintenance, it complies with IEC and UL standards, ensuring safety and efficiency. For more details, visit: EGbatt.
Faustel and Jagenberg Converting Solutions Announce Strategic Collaboration and Joint Exhibition at The Battery Show 2024
October 8, 2024
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Detroit
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MI
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United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Faustel and Jagenberg Converting Solutions Announce Strategic Collaboration and Joint Exhibition at The Battery Show 2024 [Detroit, Michigan – October 2024] – Faustel, a leader in web coating and winding technology, and Jagenberg Converting Solutions, renowned for its innovations in the battery and fuel cell sector, are excited to announce a new strategic collaboration. This partnership brings together two highly reputable, powerhouse companies, dedicated to advancing technologies in battery, fuel cell, and battery separator production. The companies will showcase their turnkey solutions for the battery and energy storage industries at The Battery Show North America 2024, from …
Performance Meets Flexibility
October 4, 2024
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Pewaukee
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WI
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United States
TLX Technologies will launch the first two components in their new family of modular valves at the EV Tech Expo, Oct. 8-10, 2024, in Detroit, MI. Bringing together critical performance characteristics and flexibility, TLX’s new 4-Way and 3-Way Switching Valves give OEM and system design teams thermal management controls that will suit multiple vehicle platforms. These high-flow valves deliver near zero cross-flow leakage, reducing the number of challenges design teams face when developing a thermal management system with the desired thermal efficiency and flow control characteristics. Two important features help to reduce the vehicle’s overall energy consumption, improving mileage or …
Stryten Energy Awarded DOE MAKE IT Prize Phase 2 Funding
October 3, 2024
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Alpharetta
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GA
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United States
Stryten Energy LLC, a U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider, has received a Phase 2 award from the U.S. Department of Energy through the MAKE IT Prize Facilities Track to build a domestic vanadium electrolyte manufacturing plant to support long-duration energy storage. The Manufacture of Advanced Key Energy Infrastructure Technologies (MAKE IT) Prize Facilities Track was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) in partnership with its Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and is administered by DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The prize is part of …
Silane Gas Crisis: Paraclete Energy’s SILO Silicon™ Removes the Hidden Hurdle to Affordable EV Batteries
September 27, 2024
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Chelsea
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MI
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United States
While the electric vehicle (EV) market is rapidly moving toward widespread acceptance, a significant challenge that is frequently ignored could impede advancements: the dependence on silane gas for conventional silicon anode production. Paraclete Energy highlights this pressing issue and presents its revolutionary SILO Silicon™ technology as the sustainable and cost-effective alternative the industry desperately needs. The Silane Gas Dilemma Silane gas, a key component in traditional silicon/carbon anode manufacturing, presents significant obstacles: Risk Factor Effects High Costs The production costs are exorbitant, driving up battery costs. Toxicity Highly toxic, posing significant safety risks for workers and the environment. Supply Shortages …
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