After decades of lithium-ion batteries dominating the market, a new option has emerged: batteries made with sodium ions.

In 2024, the majority of home solar batteries use lithium-ion chemistry to safely store the energy generated by solar panels.

Some common chemistries used by solar batteries are lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium and redox flow. When comparing solar batteries, you should consider both the rated power output ...

By offering cheap energy storage, concentrating solar power has a huge potential. However, it requires international ...

Applications for these batteries can include military and aerospace uses, and they may also be used for storing wind and solar energy and creating smart grids. Lithium-ion batteries come in a ...

Construction of lithium-ion battery systems is proposed for at least two South Dakota locations so far, one near Watertown, ...

The Roadrunner recently interviewed brother and sister Robin and Tania Tuluie, who want to put their “Valley Center Clean Energy Project,”  near Valley Center Road.  The project was introduced to the ...

Also known as sodium batteries, these devices operate on principles similar to lithium-ion batteries but use more abundant and cost-effective materials. Instead of lithium, nickel, and cobalt, they ...

China’s GNE has developed a lithium-sulfur battery with an energy density of 700 Wh/kg, significantly surpassing that of ...

Lithium-ion batteries are also found in grid energy storage systems, which are increasingly required to support renewable energy systems like wind and solar farms. Battery energy storage systems ...

The Critical Mineral Recovery lithium-ion battery plant near Frederickton, Missouri, caught fire Wednesday, forcing ...

What is the best solar battery overall? We've evaluated dozens of solar batteries over the year, and the Bluetti EP900 Home Battery Backup is CNET's pick for the best solar battery, overtaking the ...