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Sodium-ion batteries – a viable alternative to lithium?

While lithium ion battery prices are falling again, interest in sodium ion (Na-ion) energy storage has not waned. With a global ramp-up of cell manufacturing capacity under way, it remains unclear whether this promising technology can tip the scales on supply and demand. Marija Maisch reports.

German utility to build 280 MWh battery at former nuclear plant

German municipal utility Westfalen Weser is looking to develop a 120 MW/280 MWh battery storage facility at the site of a former nuclear power plant in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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UK firm finalizes $18 million deal for renewables in Nigeria

UK-based Konexa has finalized a deal that will see Climate Fund Managers and Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund invest $18 million to establish Nigeria’s inaugural private renewable trading platform and provide renewable energy to Nigeria Breweries.

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Hydrogen batteries vs. lithium-ion batteries

Researchers in Australia have compared the technical and financial performances of a hydrogen battery storage system and a lithium-ion battery when coupled with rooftop PV. They evaluated two commercially available systems – LAVO and Tesla Powerwall 2 – and found that the lithium-ion battery provides better financial profits, whereas the hydrogen battery offers more battery lifespan for long duration of energy storage.

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U.S. Boiler unveils hydronic heat pump for residential applications

The US-based manufacturer said its new heat pump system has 5-ton capacity and a coefficient of performance of up to 3.95. It uses difluoromethane (R32) as the refrigerant and relies on DC inverter enhanced vapor injection (EVI) technology.

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APA powers up Australia’s largest remote grid solar farm

Gas and electricity company APA Group has launched Australia’s largest remote-grid solar farm, announcing the official opening of the 88 MW Dugald River Solar Farm in outback Queensland.

Mercedes-Benz factory in Germany to host 11 MWh organic flow battery

A Mercedes-Benz factory in Germany is set to host an 11 MWh organic flow battery to store solar energy generated by its rooftop PV installation. Germany’s CMBlu has provided its Organic SolidFlow technology for the project.

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Engie turns on Latin America’s largest storage battery

Engie has deployed a 139 MW/638 MWh battery in northern Chile. The storage project is connected to the 181.2 MW Coya solar plant in the Antofagasta region.

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Fotowatio switches on 99 MW/198 MWh of storage in England

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has activated 99 MW/198 MWh of storage in England. It claims it is Europe’s largest battery storage system by capacity, capable of powering more than 300,000 UK homes for two hours.

US energy storage sector booming, says Wood Mackenzie

Lower costs, better supply chains and steady demand are driving an energy storage boom in the United States, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.

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