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ESS
November 30, 2022
How much energy storage do we need for a completely clean U.S. electric grid?
For every megawatt of renewable energy generation we bring online, we need battery storage to act as a supply buffer for off-hours demand.
Battery Safety
September 30, 2022
The real airborne toxic event — coming soon to a town near you
How do we prevent a real airborne toxic event? Demand that grid storage installations use batteries that are less flammable and less toxic.
Battery Safety
September 23, 2022
The bomb next door
You may have seen the recent news about the fire at the PG&E Elkhorn Battery Storage facility near Monterrey, California.
Battery Technology
August 9, 2022
Cobalt has no place in modern batteries. Here’s why.
As the need for high-energy batteries increases, more cobalt is being extracted from the soil, which is troubling for a number of reasons.
Battery Technology
August 3, 2022
Why Are Lithium Batteries So Hard To Recycle?
Current recycling technologies seem effective but studies show that several factors affect both economic and environmental gains.
Battery Safety
August 1, 2022
Lithium-Based Batteries are Toxic From Start to Finish
Nearly every metal and chemical involved in lithium battery manufacturing creates health hazards, and some are toxic at every step.
Maritime
July 20, 2022
Rechargeable Batteries are Poised to Disrupt the Maritime Industry
High-performance non-flammable rechargeable maritime batteries can help lower maritime emissions significantly in the next five to ten years.
Infographic
July 19, 2022
It’s Time to Electrify the Oceans
Emerging high-performance, low-cost, inherently non-flammable battery chemistries can be used in ways that help to lower emissions significantly in the next five to ten years.