Flow batteries, iron-air, compressed air, gravity, thermal and emerging LDES technologies
Tech giants Google and Meta are partnering with Energy Dome and Noon Energy to deploy innovative CO2 and ultra-long-duration storage solutions for their data centers.
Delectrik Systems has unveiled a multi-MWh scale vanadium flow battery energy storage system tailored for large-scale commercial, industrial, and utility applications.
The global flow battery market is projected to reach over $4 trillion by 2034, driven by technological breakthroughs in VRFB and emerging chemistries tailored for grid-scale and data center applications.
Researchers have developed a novel dual-function charge carrier molecular sieve membrane for vanadium redox flow batteries. The new CCMS membrane dramatically outperforms benchmark Nafion in efficiency and capacity retention.
Researchers developed 3D-printed porous carbon electrodes using TPMS geometries, increasing mass transport and overall VRB performance by 52%.
Researchers at Hanoi University of Science and Technology have developed a low-cost vanadium-cerium flow battery, leveraging local cerium resources, and are deploying a 200kW/1MWh pilot system.
South Korea's KEPCO KDN and H2 signed an MOU to develop next-generation ESS by integrating Vanadium Redox Flow Battery technology with AI-driven energy ICT platforms.
South Korea's KEPCO KDN and H2 have signed an MOU to combine vanadium redox flow battery hardware with advanced Energy AI platforms, targeting next-generation VPP and microgrid applications.
South Korea's KEPCO KDN and H2 have signed an MOU to integrate Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries with advanced Energy ICT, focusing on AI-driven ESS and microgrid platforms.
Dutch startup Phoenix Metals secured €4M to build a pilot plant that recovers battery-grade vanadium from steel waste, addressing Europe's critical mineral dependency.
XL Batteries has signed an MOU with ENEOS Holdings to develop its organic flow battery technology in Japan, offering a vanadium-free alternative for long-duration storage.
Beyond vanadium, the flow battery landscape is diversifying with organic and soluble lead chemistries. Recent partnerships and pilot deployments highlight the global push for safe, low-cost, and sustainable long-duration storage.