Energy Storage Systems
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India Develops NASICON Structured Sodium Ion Battery with Six Minute Rapid Charging Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, have developed and tested a sodium-ion-powered battery capable of hitting 80% charge in a mere 6 minutes and retaining over 80% capacity even after 3,000 cycles. This development, based on a NASICON-type anode material, is a promising substitute for conventional lithium-ion batteries for electric… |
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Smart Concrete for Smart Living: Turning Houses and Highways into Batteries with Futuristic Scientists from MIT and the Wyss Institute in the US have introduced an innovative energy storage system composed of cement and ancient ink, which could revolutionize renewable energy integration. This novel approach involves the combination of cement, the world's most widely used man-made material, with carbon black, an ancient substance… |
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Critical Components for a Successful Energy Storage System The pace and variety of electrification across many aspects of our daily lives continue, driven by the convergence of multiple factors. These include increased renewable sources such as solar power from photovoltaic panels and wind power via large turbines paired with higher-density, lower-cost rechargeable batteries for storage, sophisticated battery-management… |
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DIY Power Consumption Monitoring Device using ESP32 Electrical appliances are all around us, starting from the indispensable charger of your smartphone to heavier appliances like room heaters, air conditioners, washing machines, and whatnot. Given the status quo of a looming global energy crisis, it is vital to have an understanding of the power consumed by these devices. While our monthly electricity bill gives us a… |
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Energy Harvesting DC/DC Converter for Powering Low Current Consuming IoT Devices The R1810 Boost DC/DC Converter is an energy harvesting solution designed for powering low current consuming IoT devices by extracting energy from Photovoltaic cells. Target applications include wireless sensors, home and building automation, remote monitoring, presence detection, industrial equipment controls and more. Tailored specifically to… |
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New Aqueous Lithium-ion Battery Developed by Toshiba Uses Water as Electrolyte to Increase Safety in Large Scale Energy Storage Systems Toshiba has developed a prototype for a new type of rechargeable lithium-ion battery that uses water as the aqueous electrolyte. This new battery does not have any flammable organic solvents allowing it to operate at low temperatures of even -30°C and demonstrate a low risk over long term usage, even in the event of a fire. It also delivers high durability of 2,000 charge… |
