Flow batteries, iron-air, compressed air, gravity, thermal and emerging LDES technologies
South Korea's KEPCO KDN and H2 have signed an MOU to combine vanadium redox flow battery hardware with advanced Energy AI platforms, targeting next-generation VPP and microgrid applications.
South Korea's KEPCO KDN and H2 have signed an MOU to integrate Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries with advanced Energy ICT, focusing on AI-driven ESS and microgrid platforms.
Dutch startup Phoenix Metals secured €4M to build a pilot plant that recovers battery-grade vanadium from steel waste, addressing Europe's critical mineral dependency.
XL Batteries has signed an MOU with ENEOS Holdings to develop its organic flow battery technology in Japan, offering a vanadium-free alternative for long-duration storage.
Beyond vanadium, the flow battery landscape is diversifying with organic and soluble lead chemistries. Recent partnerships and pilot deployments highlight the global push for safe, low-cost, and sustainable long-duration storage.
Recent advancements in vanadium redox flow battery technology are significantly boosting efficiency and extending operational lifespans. Innovations in 3D-printed electrodes and core patent developments are paving the way for more cost-effective long-duration energy storage.
Sumitomo Electric has announced a new 2 MW/12 MWh V40 flow battery system designed to compete with lithium-ion in the 6-to-8-hour duration market. The launch aligns with Japan's expanding grid-scale storage initiatives and diversification of subsidy programs.
Dutch startup Ore Energy has successfully demonstrated up to 100 hours of continuous discharge with its iron-air battery technology and secured agreements for multi-day storage deployment in Europe.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have designed a nature-inspired 3D-printed porous electrode that significantly improves the efficiency and safety of redox flow batteries for large-scale storage.
An international research group has demonstrated that 3D-printed Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces (TPMS) electrodes can significantly improve the behavior of vanadium redox flow batteries, offering a breakthrough in mass transport and hydraulic resistance.
Facing high and volatile vanadium costs, companies like ESS Inc. are pivoting to sodium-ion and iron-flow technologies, while researchers explore CO2-based flow batteries.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed 3D-printed porous electrodes using triply periodic minimal surface geometries, significantly enhancing vanadium redox flow battery performance.