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Why Do Batteries Sometimes Catch Fire and Explode?
By Theresa Duque Key Takeaways Scientists have gained new insight into why thermal runaway, while rare, could cause a resting battery to overheat and catch fire. In order to better understand how a resting battery might undergo thermal runaway after fast charging, scientists are using a technique called “operando X-ray microtomography” to measure changes in the state of charge at the ...
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Only four weeks until the ICBR 2019 begins!
The program has been finalised, the Congress Guide printed and the final preparations are in full swing: This year's International Congress for Battery Recycling ICBR 2019 is scheduled to start in a good four weeks. We hope we'll see you in Lyon, won't we? We certainly look forward to welcoming you to this year's event! Once again, this year an extensive congress program awaits you: We have 30 ...
By ICM AG
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EverZinc is proud to announce the successful grant obtention of the LOLABAT project led by Sunergy
The European project LOLABAT was awarded a Horizon 2020 program grant of more than 7 M€ by the European Commission to develop the next-generation batteries for stationary energy storage. Out of 44 proposals submitted in this work program (LC-BAT-8-2020), only three were shortlisted and chosen, indicating a success rate of 6.8%. The grant agreement is still being negotiated and the ...
By EverZinc
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Lithium Battery Fires and Environmental, Health and Safety Concerns Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses lithium battery fires and potential exposure risks to more than just heat and flames. “Lithium batteries can be found in so many products used every day in the home and workplace,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane & ...
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Lithium Battery Fire Hazards in Puerto Rico and EHS Resources to Mitigate Risks
After Hurricane Maria caused widespread destruction to Puerto Rico’s electrical grid back in 2017, solar panels and lithium ion battery energy storage systems were installed at many businesses, institutions and residential properties. These solar systems and energy storage batteries not only cut down on monthly electrical bills, they also gave residents and business owners some peace of ...
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Ambri Advances Collaboration with Xcel Energy for First Utility Deployment of Liquid Metal™ Battery System
Ambri’s Liquid Metal™ battery system has taken a major step on the pathway to commercialization, after the company signed its first agreement with a utility provider. Xcel Energy and Ambri will jointly test the 300kWh system at SolarTAC in Aurora, Colorado, for a period of 12 months, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of its capabilities and performance. Installation of the system ...
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NREL’s Advanced Atomic Layer Deposition Enables Lithium-Ion Battery Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Forge Nano to commercialize NREL's patented battery materials and systems capable of operating safely in high-stress environments. A particular feature of the technology is the encapsulation of materials with solid electrolyte coatings that can be designed to meet the ...
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Wärtsilä Delivering a 70MW Energy Storage System In California To Optimize Renewable Energy System Performance
The technology group Wärtsilä is finalizing a 70MW energy storage and energy management system project in the California Independent System Operator energy market. The energy storage system will be paired with Wärtsilä GEMS platform to maximize system efficiencies and will add renewable power to the grid at times when it otherwise wouldn't be available. The order was booked by ...
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EnerVenue and High Caliber Energy Partner to Provide Grid-Scale Energy Storage to Florida
EnerVenue, the first company to bring metal-hydrogen batteries to the clean energy revolution, and High Caliber Energy, a Florida-based consulting and EPC firm specialized in LNG and renewables, this week announced that EnerVenue will supply a 25 MWh order of Energy Storage Vessels (ESVs) for High Caliber Energy’s client, a leading energy company based in the Southeastern United States. Delivery ...
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New York Power Authority Recognized for Innovative Leadership for Battery Energy Storage System
The New York Power Authority announced this week (Sept 1) that it received an Innovation Icon award from Cloud for Utilities for a first-of-its-kind battery storage system expected to serve as a model for commercial buildings looking for safer, lower-cost energy storage solutions. The pilot program spotlights Cadenza Innovation's superCell lithium-ion battery technology to showcase the role that ...
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Hydro-Québec Launches EVLO, a Subsidiary Specializing in Energy Storage Systems
Hydro-Québec has launched EVLO Energy Storage Inc. (EVLO), a subsidiary that designs, sells, and operates safe, efficient and sustainable energy storage systems. These storage systems are intended mainly for power producers, transmission providers and distributors, as well as the commercial and industrial markets for medium- and large-scale storage. Their modular design means that they ...
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New York's First State-Owned Utility-Scale Energy Storage System Now Operating in North County
Governor Kathy Hochul this week (Aug 25) announced that New York's first state-owned utility-scale battery energy storage project is now operating in the North Country's Franklin County. The 20-megawatt facility installed and operated by the New York Power Authority connects into the state's electric grid, helping to relieve transmission congestion and pave the way for the utility industry and ...
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NYPA and NYSERDA Announce New Battery Energy Storage Technology
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) this week (Feb 16) announced that a first-of-its-kind battery energy storage system (BESS) using patented, high-safety, lithium-ion (Li-ion) superCell technology is delivering energy peak shaving capabilities to NYPA's White Plains offices, as part of a demonstration project. The BESS ...
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Customers Power Through Outages with Energize CA
In 2019, Energize CA was SimpliPhi Power’s answer to provide timely, affordable relief from widespread power outages during California’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs and fire season. The overwhelming response from people in need of critical back-up power caused the company to reintroduce the campaign in 2020, again offering discounted pricing and expedited shipping on their line of ...
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