An advanced sodium-ion battery design overcomes technical hurdles RICHLAND, Wash. : Cheap and abundant, sodium is a prime promising candidate for new battery technology. But limited performance of sodium-ion batteries has hindered their large-scale applications. Now, a research team from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed a sodium-ion battery with greatly […]
PNNL: Hydrogen Energy Storage At Your Service
For most people considering any large purchase, cost is a major consideration. But cost is balanced by value. What do they get out of the investment over the long haul? Is it worth it? The same holds true for major investments in our energy system. And energy storage technologies are emerging as a key component […]
EV Batteries – Lithium-Metal Development
Longer-lived lithium-metal battery marks step forward for electric vehicles PNNL scientists find solution to the sudden death common to the batteries. RICHLAND, Wash : Researchers have increased the lifetime of a promising electric vehicle battery to a record level, an important step toward the goal of lighter, less expensive and long-lasting batteries for future electric […]
PNNL: PNNL Invention Reduces Risk Of Battery Explosions
A deceptively simple sensor system developed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory can prevent dangerous conditions from developing in outdoor battery cabinets. Supported by DOE’s Office of Electricity, IntelliVent is designed to be installed in cabinet-style battery enclosures, which are becoming common for stationary grid energy storage. IntelliVent responds to smoke, […]