Exploring everything within energy storage like lithium ion battery technology, pumped hydro, hydrogen and more.
Batteries are the key to the future of renewable energy. We all know that in order for intermittent renewables like solar and wind to be useful, we need energy storage to make them work over long periods of time. Lithium-ion batteries come to mind, but they’re still too expensive
Because of the intermittency of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, storing large amounts of power is a necessity for the decarbonization of our energy system. However, we still don’t have enough batteries to compensate for renewable energy slumps across the planet. When thinking about the biggest utility-scale
What if we could recharge an EV battery in less than 10 minutes? Well, there’s some interesting battery advancements from companies like Battery Streak that may be making this dream a reality sooner than you think.
As good and cheap as solar and wind power are for generating clean electricity, the intermittency of their power generation creates a problem. You generate too much energy when you don’t need it, and don’t have enough energy when you do need it. That’s why energy storage
3D printing has become popular with manufacturers since it provides flexible design, rapid prototyping, cost-effectiveness, waste reduction, and a way to increase sustainability in manufacturing. We’re used to seeing 3D-printed toys, shoes, tools, and now even homes, which I’ve explored in a previous video. But what if we
There’s been lot of hype about graphene since 2004, when it was first discovered and hailed as one of the most important breakthroughs in materials since the plastics revolution a century ago. But since its introduction, graphene still hasn’t hit any truly mainstream products that we can see
Energy storage is the holy grail of decarbonization. If we want to get rid of fossil fuels for good, we need to be able store a large amount of surplus renewables over time. The current technologies available, like lithium-ion batteries, may not have enough capacity to meet our power storage
While renewable energy sources like solar and wind have now become cheaper than fossil fuels1, developing long-term energy storage is key to overcome their intermittency. Lithium-ion batteries are the state-of-the-art storage technology but they can only cost-effectively provide energy for about 6 hours.2 So, what if we could extend
Given the relatively short lifespan, overheating, and battery cell supply issues of current battery technologies, they can't be used everywhere. Take satellites, high-altitude drones, healthcare, or even spacecraft, all of which require energy storage with a very long life. But some companies are claiming that diamond battery technology
I had my Tesla Powerwall installed near the end of 2020 and it's been working well so far. The Tesla Gateway has been managing when and where my solar panel energy is directed and will keep me up and running during a blackout. It's been great,
The biggest roadblock to the widespread, mainstream adoption of electric vehicles is range. We’re typically seeing 300 miles or less for most EVs on the market, which is more than enough for daily driving, but still not enough to put range anxiety to rest. Because of a battery packs
Solar and wind power have proven themselves to be cost competitive alternatives to fossil fuels, but to be a truly effective power source alternative, energy storage is key. While lithium batteries opened up the incredible potential for many of the technologies we take for granted today, there still are some