A new design approach for flow batteries could lower costs, while simplifying design, operation and ehancing durability.
Conventional flow batteries store energy in liquid solutions contained in two separate tanks forming the positive and negative side of the battery. Pumping solutions in one direction charges the battery and the opposite direction discharges it.
More than 8.1 million people around the world are in jobs directly related to the renewable energy sector states a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
The figure represents a 5% increase over last year and is in contrast to a reduction in employment in the broader energy sector. In addition to the 8.1 million figure, 1.3 million people are employed in large hydropower.
The fight for supremacy in Australia’s electricity market is shifting away from wholesale markets and retail tariff wars to inside the home – and the two biggest forces of the Australian energy market are now lining up for a massive turf war over who gets to deal with the customer.
A new scorecard report from Australia’s Climate Council says South Australia and the ACT are leading the nation on renewable energy, while New South Wales lags behind.