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New research paves the way for improved zinc-alkaline battery performance and reliability
Findings shed light on the mechanisms of zinc passivation, a critical factor affecting the performance of zinc battery systems Rechargeable alkaline zinc batteries are a promising technology for large-scale stationary energy storage due to their high energy density, as well as their use of abundant and inexpensive raw materials. New research has clarified an underlying… Read More
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Lessons from a decade of vanadium flow battery development: Key insights shared
Researchers shared insights from past deployments and R&D to help bridge fundamental research and fielded technologies for grid reliability and reduced consumer energy costs In a recent presentation at the Electrochemical Society symposium, insights from a decade of vanadium flow battery development were shared, emphasizing the importance of testing at various scales, addressing safety and… Read More
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IEEE Standard on Battery Management Systems published
On February 7, 2025, the IEEE Std 2686-2024 Recommended Practice for Battery Management Systems in Stationary Energy Storage Applications was published. This recommended practice describes battery management fundamentals, including best practices for its design and configuration. It outlines the hardware and software architectures commonly used in battery management and provides a list of battery management… Read More
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New report and open-source tool offer more precise model for battery arc flash
Refined approach for battery arc flash modeling helps to inform appropriate safety controls for battery systems’ installation and maintenance. Read More
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Energy Storage Symposium highlights research to improve, commercialize battery systems and technologies
Co-chaired by Sandia and Pacific Northwest National Laboratories on behalf of the energy storage program, the event connected applied energy storage research and early-stage innovations with start-ups and end-users Read More
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Panel at Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference highlights long duration energy storage developments and potential for the state
Panelists discussed energy storage developments in Alaska and updates from the Long Duration Energy Storage National Consortium Read More
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Sandia analyst keynotes Energy Storage Summit USA 2025
On March 26-27, 2025, Sandia technical systems analyst Will McNamara was featured as a keynote speaker at the 2025 USA Energy Storage Summit held in Dallas, TX. The presentation, entitled “A New Era for Long-Duration Technologies,” provided an overview of existing policies and regulations for long-duration technologies and their commercial use cases. McNamara also participated… Read More
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Researcher receives IEEE IAS Young Professional Achievement Award for contributions to battery safety
On March 7, 2025, Sandia researcher David Rosewater was awarded the IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Committee’s Young Professional Achievement Award at the 2025 IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop in Jacksonville, FL, USA. At this conference, Rosewater presented his latest research on practical battery arc flash models, which has the potential to greatly impact battery electrical safety… Read More
