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07/30/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Los Angeles plans to install the world’s largest storage battery that can deliver over 100 megawatts of power an hour for 4 hours

Until just a few decades ago, “sustainability” was a term that was hardly ever used. When humans needed a new resource they simply searched for it, found a way to extract it, and then implemented its use. In recent years, however, there has been more and more emphasis placed on the sustainable use of our […]

06/15/2018 / By David Williams

Researchers have found a way to reduce the dangers of lithium ion batteries

You don’t have to be an expert in battery technology to understand that the most common form of rechargeable battery in use nowadays is none other than the lithium-ion battery. They power your smartphones, your laptops, and many other devices scattered throughout your house and your office. What’s more, they are the standard batteries used […]

04/21/2018 / By David Williams

Check out this DIY “Powerwall” made out of old laptop batteries

Tesla’s Powerwall technology is quite interesting and has garnered plenty of interest around the world. But with its price tag of more than $5,000, it hasn’t exactly been affordable for many people. Instead of paying through the nose for this solution, some crafty people have opted to build their own do-it-yourself (DIY) version themselves. So […]

04/01/2018 / By David Williams

Layered oxides may be the key to extending the life of the environmentally-friendly zinc-ion battery

The future of battery storage technology hangs in the balance. The standard lithium-ion battery technology that is widely used today, as it turns out, may not be the best solution for large-scale applications due to a number of reasons. Now a team of researchers has developed a way to create a viable alternative, in the […]

03/22/2018 / By David Williams

Old chemistry may be the secret to new batteries for storing renewable energy

Lithium ion batteries may be the current global standard when it comes to battery storage technology, but numerous alternatives are also present. Sodium-ion batteries in particular are quite promising, and now a team of researchers have just discovered a way to make them much more efficient. Compared with lithium ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries still have […]

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