A type of battery first invented nearly five decades ago could catapult to the forefront of energy storage technologies, thanks to a new finding by researchers at MIT. The battery, based on electrodes made of sodium and nickel chloride and using a new type of metal mesh membrane, could be used for grid-scale installations to […]
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ARAI to start testing facility for EV batteries in 6 months
Seeing the momentum moving toward electric vehicles, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is working on building a facility that will test EV batteries. The research association of the Automotive Industry with Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India has also announced its plan for building the e-mobility centre of excellence […]
This Innovation Is Allowing The Chennai Metro Rail To Generate Its Own Power!
Metro rail systems in India have redefined the urban experience for many city dwellers. In cities with a functional metro system, commuters have an option for cheap and affordable public transport. Additionally, the use of regenerative braking technology (in some instances) has allowed metro rails systems to save on power and thus reduce the release […]
Eneo builds Cameroon’s first solar/thermal hybrid plant in Djoum
On January 25, 2018, Eneo has commissioned the first ever solar/thermal hybrid plant, in Cameroon, in Djoum, Southern Cameroon. With this infrastructure, built by the Spanish ELECNOR (CFA319 million), the electricity company moves into photovoltaic. “With the commissioning of Djoum pilot project, we are demonstrating through deeds that sun shines for everybody and, we want to […]
Energy storage research gets £42m funding
Developing a new generation of lighter and safer electric vehicle (EV) batteries is one of the first four projects be awarded funding from the government backed Faraday Institution. The institution, which is supported from the government’s industrial strategy, has announced £42 million worth of funding to find solutions to fix some of the challenges surrounding […]
How Energy Storage Systems Could Replace Natural Gas Power Plants
One of the reasons natural gas has grown to become the largest energy source for electricity in the U.S. is that it’s a very flexible energy source. It can provide baseload power for the grid, and peaker plants can provide short-duration energy that fills gaps when renewables aren’t producing energy or demand is unusually high. […]
