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Large-scale\u00a0renewable energy storage\u00a0is a relatively new technology area that has grown rapidly along with demand for renewable energy. The primary drawback of renewable energy is its dependence on weather and inefficiencies in storage for later usage. Lithium-ion batteries are the most widely used battery storage option today and control more than 90% of the global grid battery storage market [1]. Flow batteries present an emerging alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
\nAt the 26th\u00a0Conference of Parties\u00a0(CoP26), India declared a five-fold strategy, termed as\u00a0Panchamrit\u00a0[2]\u00a0to fight climate change. Two of these five-fold strategy include: targeting non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW and to meet 50% of the country\u2019s energy requirements with renewable energy by 2030.
\nAs of 31st December 2021, the total installed capacity for renewable energy in India is ~151 GW (gigawatt)\u00a0[3], with Solar (49 GW), Hydro (46 MW) & Wind (40 GW) accounting for ~90% of the total renewable energy.
\nFor achieving its renewable energy targets the government has launched a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) [4]\u00a0Scheme called \u201cNational Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV (Photo Voltic) Modules\u201d. This scheme outlays USD 580 million for incentivizing domestic manufacturing of Solar PV modules and insulating the solar industry from disruptions in global supply chain.
\nA major roadblock for making renewable energy practical and dependable has been the storage of the generated electricity. The search for a reliable grid-scale energy storage technology is still on. The batteries used for this application are still quite expensive, and they are large. The more power you need, the larger the battery requirement will be.
\nSuitable Energy storage provides the power system with flexibility and is useful in increasing the volume of renewable power that can be connected safely and securely to the grid. Hence, significant efforts are being globally made to address the challenges faced in storage of renewable energy.
\nOperating Mechanism\u00a0[5]
\nRedox Flow Batteries (RFBs) get charged and discharged by means of the oxidation\u2013reduction reaction of ions of Zinc-Bromine, Vanadium , Polysulfide\u2013bromine etc. The energy is stored in two liquid electrolytes in separate tanks. When charging is done, the energy supplied ensures that electrons from the electron-poor side move to the electron-rich side, creating a potential difference. During discharge, the reverse happens \u2014 electrons flow from the electron-rich side to the electron-poor side. The flow of electrons is electricity.
\nThe conversion of energy from chemical to electrical happens in a cell, which is split into two half-cells by a membrane. Electrolytes are required to allow the flow of electrical charge between the cathode and anode.
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\nAdvantages of Flow Battery
\nFlow batteries bring significant advantages including being modular. The energy storage capacity can be increased by simply raising the volume of the electrolyte tanks. If more power is required, it is necessary to increase the number of membrane stacks. Secondly, power can be stored for long durations, which is significant for the seasonal wind and solar industry.
\nThese have a long service life with almost no degradation of electrodes and electrolytes, high safety due to their being free of combustible materials, and availability of operation under normal temperatures.
\nTypes of Redox Flow Battery
\nSeveral types of Redox Flow battery exist such as Zinc Bromide, Vanadium, Polysulphides, Zinc-Cerium etc. However, researchers claim that Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) and zinc-bromine redox flow batteries (ZBFBs) are the most promising flow batteries.
\nAs can be seen in Figure 2, Zinc Bromide flow battery has among the highest energy density among other batteries making it very compact and efficient.
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Figure 2. Key Parameters of Different Energy Storage Batteries\u00a0[7]
\nResearch Stage :
\nZinc-Bromine RFB\u00a0[8]
\nIndia\u2019s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been involved in the development of Zn-Br (Zinc Bromide) Redox Flow Batteries for more than a decade. Zinc bromine redox flow battery of 500 Watts have been developed by CSIR. Research is ongoing to scale up the development for a grid-level energy storage to a Megawatt level which will reduce the energy storage costs by up to half in the country.
\nVanadium RFB [9]
\nIn September 2020, researchers from IIT Madras developed a Vanadium RFB which can be directly deployed in industrial-scale stacks for grid-level storage. The storage system has a rated power capacity of 5 kW and 8 kW of peak power, with 25 kWh of storage capacity. The storage capacity can be increased by increasing the volume of the electrolyte in the reservoirs or by adding new reservoirs while maintaining the same number of stacks. Similarly, if the power rating needs to be increased, more stacks can be connected to the same reservoirs.
\nZinc-Iron RFB\u00a0[10]
\nIn August 2021, Indian Researchers from Christ College, Kerala have developed a dendrite-free zinc-iron redox flow battery. Dendrites are filament-like spikes, or extrusions, that could create short-circuit by connecting the two electrodes and giving the electrons a less-resistance pathway.
\nThe abundance and relatively lower costs make zinc a viable option to commercialize the production of the redox battery. According to the researchers, this technology has overcome serious drawbacks of previous technologies by achieving homogeneous zinc coatings and no dendrite growth on zinc electrodes after repeated charge and discharge cycles.
\nLead RFB [11]
\nResearchers from IIT Madras have developed a lead-based flow battery. The use of lead in energy storage is age-old and the lead-acid batteries are ubiquitous. However, in the \u2018soluble lead redox flow batteries\u2019, the big challenge was the growth of dendrites.
The IIT Madras researchers have been able to \u201csuccessfully circumvent\u201d the dendrite growth problem and are now looking for funding for a pilot plant.
\nCommissioned Stage:
\nBHEL commissioned a Vanadium based redox flow battery in 2018 which provides 50 kW of power with capacity to store 200 kWh of energy in a period of four hours.
\nGlobally, there are a few sites which have started using Bromine flow batteries in stationary storage applications for grids. However, commercialization has not happened at a global scale and significant research is being carried out globally. India\u2019s research investments in this field are notable. The outcome of the Zinc Bromide RFB research being carried out by CSIR can provide a huge growth impetus to the industry as this type of flow battery has among the highest energy density, making it very compact and efficient.
\nThis technology stores energy directly in the electrolyte solution for longer cycle life and quick response times. Flow batteries are in early stages of commercialization compared to other battery technologies; however, their long life cycles, higher depth of discharge, and easy scalability offer advantages over other systems.
\nGiven the increasing demand for renewable energy in India, commercialization of feasible energy storage technologies is expected to be see an uptrend. This would pave a way for smooth renewable energy transition in the county.
\nSource:
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\n", "content_text": "Large-scale\u00a0renewable energy storage\u00a0is a relatively new technology area that has grown rapidly along with demand for renewable energy. The primary drawback of renewable energy is its dependence on weather and inefficiencies in storage for later usage. Lithium-ion batteries are the most widely used battery storage option today and control more than 90% of the global grid battery storage market [1]. Flow batteries present an emerging alternative to lithium-ion batteries.\nRenewable Energy in India\nAt the 26th\u00a0Conference of Parties\u00a0(CoP26), India declared a five-fold strategy, termed as\u00a0Panchamrit\u00a0[2]\u00a0to fight climate change. Two of these five-fold strategy include: targeting non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW and to meet 50% of the country\u2019s energy requirements with renewable energy by 2030.\nAs of 31st December 2021, the total installed capacity for renewable energy in India is ~151 GW (gigawatt)\u00a0[3], with Solar (49 GW), Hydro (46 MW) & Wind (40 GW) accounting for ~90% of the total renewable energy.\nFor achieving its renewable energy targets the government has launched a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) [4]\u00a0Scheme called \u201cNational Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV (Photo Voltic) Modules\u201d. This scheme outlays USD 580 million for incentivizing domestic manufacturing of Solar PV modules and insulating the solar industry from disruptions in global supply chain.\nStorage Challenges for Renewable Energy in India\nA major roadblock for making renewable energy practical and dependable has been the storage of the generated electricity. The search for a reliable grid-scale energy storage technology is still on. The batteries used for this application are still quite expensive, and they are large. The more power you need, the larger the battery requirement will be.\nSuitable Energy storage provides the power system with flexibility and is useful in increasing the volume of renewable power that can be connected safely and securely to the grid. Hence, significant efforts are being globally made to address the challenges faced in storage of renewable energy.\nRedox Battery \u2013 Emerging Energy Storage Technology\nOperating Mechanism\u00a0[5]\nRedox Flow Batteries (RFBs) get charged and discharged by means of the oxidation\u2013reduction reaction of ions of Zinc-Bromine, Vanadium , Polysulfide\u2013bromine etc. The energy is stored in two liquid electrolytes in separate tanks. When charging is done, the energy supplied ensures that electrons from the electron-poor side move to the electron-rich side, creating a potential difference. During discharge, the reverse happens \u2014 electrons flow from the electron-rich side to the electron-poor side. The flow of electrons is electricity.\nThe conversion of energy from chemical to electrical happens in a cell, which is split into two half-cells by a membrane. Electrolytes are required to allow the flow of electrical charge between the cathode and anode.\n \n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Figure 1. Zinc-Bromine Flow Battery\u00a0[6]\nAdvantages of Flow Battery\nFlow batteries bring significant advantages including being modular. The energy storage capacity can be increased by simply raising the volume of the electrolyte tanks. If more power is required, it is necessary to increase the number of membrane stacks. Secondly, power can be stored for long durations, which is significant for the seasonal wind and solar industry.\nThese have a long service life with almost no degradation of electrodes and electrolytes, high safety due to their being free of combustible materials, and availability of operation under normal temperatures.\nTypes of Redox Flow Battery\nSeveral types of Redox Flow battery exist such as Zinc Bromide, Vanadium, Polysulphides, Zinc-Cerium etc. However, researchers claim that Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) and zinc-bromine redox flow batteries (ZBFBs) are the most promising flow batteries.\nAs can be seen in Figure 2, Zinc Bromide flow battery has among the highest energy density among other batteries making it very compact and efficient.\n \n\nFigure 2. Key Parameters of Different Energy Storage Batteries\u00a0[7]\nRedox Battery \u2013 Status in India \nResearch Stage :\nZinc-Bromine RFB\u00a0[8]\nIndia\u2019s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been involved in the development of Zn-Br (Zinc Bromide) Redox Flow Batteries for more than a decade. Zinc bromine redox flow battery of 500 Watts have been developed by CSIR. Research is ongoing to scale up the development for a grid-level energy storage to a Megawatt level which will reduce the energy storage costs by up to half in the country.\nVanadium RFB [9]\nIn September 2020, researchers from IIT Madras developed a Vanadium RFB which can be directly deployed in industrial-scale stacks for grid-level storage. The storage system has a rated power capacity of 5 kW and 8 kW of peak power, with 25 kWh of storage capacity. The storage capacity can be increased by increasing the volume of the electrolyte in the reservoirs or by adding new reservoirs while maintaining the same number of stacks. Similarly, if the power rating needs to be increased, more stacks can be connected to the same reservoirs.\nZinc-Iron RFB\u00a0[10]\nIn August 2021, Indian Researchers from Christ College, Kerala have developed a dendrite-free zinc-iron redox flow battery. Dendrites are filament-like spikes, or extrusions, that could create short-circuit by connecting the two electrodes and giving the electrons a less-resistance pathway.\nThe abundance and relatively lower costs make zinc a viable option to commercialize the production of the redox battery. According to the researchers, this technology has overcome serious drawbacks of previous technologies by achieving homogeneous zinc coatings and no dendrite growth on zinc electrodes after repeated charge and discharge cycles.\nLead RFB [11]\nResearchers from IIT Madras have developed a lead-based flow battery. The use of lead in energy storage is age-old and the lead-acid batteries are ubiquitous. However, in the \u2018soluble lead redox flow batteries\u2019, the big challenge was the growth of dendrites.\nThe IIT Madras researchers have been able to \u201csuccessfully circumvent\u201d the dendrite growth problem and are now looking for funding for a pilot plant.\nCommissioned Stage:\nBHEL commissioned a Vanadium based redox flow battery in 2018 which provides 50 kW of power with capacity to store 200 kWh of energy in a period of four hours.\nKey Take Aways\nGlobally, there are a few sites which have started using Bromine flow batteries in stationary storage applications for grids. However, commercialization has not happened at a global scale and significant research is being carried out globally. India\u2019s research investments in this field are notable. The outcome of the Zinc Bromide RFB research being carried out by CSIR can provide a huge growth impetus to the industry as this type of flow battery has among the highest energy density, making it very compact and efficient.\nThis technology stores energy directly in the electrolyte solution for longer cycle life and quick response times. Flow batteries are in early stages of commercialization compared to other battery technologies; however, their long life cycles, higher depth of discharge, and easy scalability offer advantages over other systems.\nGiven the increasing demand for renewable energy in India, commercialization of feasible energy storage technologies is expected to be see an uptrend. This would pave a way for smooth renewable energy transition in the county.\nSource:\n\nhttps://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/78101.pdf\nhttps://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1768712\nhttps://www.investindia.gov.in/sector/renewable-energy#:~:text=India’s%20installed%20renewable%20energy%20capacity,as%20on%2031st%20December%202021\nhttps://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1710113\nFlow Batteries for Power Storage System, Nandini Chemical Industry Insights\nhttps://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-Zinc%2FBromine-Flow-Battery%3A-Fundamentals-and-for-Rajarathnam/aa45f0d61da0aff3cf516de014c5a1cd3889cebe\nRedox Flow Battery for Energy Storage, Toshio SHIGEMATSU\nhttps://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/research/high-energy-density-low-cost-and-environmentally-benign-redox-flow-batteries-bulk-storage?field_area_id=4745\nhttps://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/09/16/vanadium-redox-flow-battery-for-storage-of-wind-and-solar-power/\nhttps://www.saurenergy.com/solar-energy-news/indian-scientists-make-dendrite-free-zinc-iron-redox-flow-battery\nhttps://www.thehindubusinessline.com/business-tech/can-flow-batteries-support-indias-renewable-energy-pivot/article65347708.ece\n\nThe post Renewable Energy Storage in India \u2013 Emerging Technology appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2022-07-13T12:29:52+00:00", "date_modified": "2022-07-13T15:08:44+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sungrow-emea-itv-MC5S6cU-unsplash.jpg", "tags": [ "Energy storage" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/03/17/bromine-based-energy-storage-solutions-meet-new-eu-sustainability-requirements-batteries/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/03/17/bromine-based-energy-storage-solutions-meet-new-eu-sustainability-requirements-batteries/", "title": "Bromine-based energy storage solutions meet new EU sustainability requirements for batteries", "content_html": "The European Commission has published its proposal for a Regulation on Batteries, replacing the existing Battery Directive, to modernise the EU battery framework, in line with the expected increase in energy demand, and to accelerate the low-carbon economy transition. Bromine-based energy storage solutions are ready to meet the new ambitious sustainability standards, including requirements on removability and replaceability, performance and durability standards, as well as requirements on waste treatment.
\nIn flow batteries fuelled by the reaction between zinc and bromide and using bromine as the electrolyte, removability and replaceability are built into the product design. When the battery reaches the end-of-life after 15 to 20 years of use, the battery electrolyte can be removed and completely recovered as bromine in a bromine recovery unit to be available again for use.
\nWhen bromine is part of a brominated flame retardant in batteries, recycling is more efficient without separating BFRs from the polymer they are bound to. Therefore, recycling usually occurs for the parent polymer, which can be used again and again to manufacture new products with the same quality and less energy consumption.
\nAs far as performance and durability are concerned, bromine-based technologies present several advantages. Not only do they ensure low embedded energy in the manufacturing process of batteries, but they also prevent CO2 emissions during their operational life. Moreover, the high energy density of each single battery allows for continuous energy release for up to 10 hours or more at a high rate of discharge. Additionally, these batteries are rechargeable over 10,000 times, showing extreme durability.
\nBromine-based energy storage applications already offer a highly efficient and cost-effective solution to sustainably manage energy from renewable sources, minimising energy loss, reducing overall energy use and cost and safeguarding security of supply.
\nTheir compliance with the new EU sustainability requirements for batteries ranging from design requirements to performance and durability standards, only makes the case for the expansion of these applications even stronger.
\nOur industry is ready to tackle tomorrow\u2019s challenges today and to ensure an efficient, sustainable and circular management of low-carbon, renewable energy resources.
\nThe post Bromine-based energy storage solutions meet new EU sustainability requirements for batteries appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "The European Commission has published its proposal for a Regulation on Batteries, replacing the existing Battery Directive, to modernise the EU battery framework, in line with the expected increase in energy demand, and to accelerate the low-carbon economy transition. Bromine-based energy storage solutions are ready to meet the new ambitious sustainability standards, including requirements on removability and replaceability, performance and durability standards, as well as requirements on waste treatment.\nIn flow batteries fuelled by the reaction between zinc and bromide and using bromine as the electrolyte, removability and replaceability are built into the product design. When the battery reaches the end-of-life after 15 to 20 years of use, the battery electrolyte can be removed and completely recovered as bromine in a bromine recovery unit to be available again for use.\nWhen bromine is part of a brominated flame retardant in batteries, recycling is more efficient without separating BFRs from the polymer they are bound to. Therefore, recycling usually occurs for the parent polymer, which can be used again and again to manufacture new products with the same quality and less energy consumption.\nAs far as performance and durability are concerned, bromine-based technologies present several advantages. Not only do they ensure low embedded energy in the manufacturing process of batteries, but they also prevent CO2 emissions during their operational life. Moreover, the high energy density of each single battery allows for continuous energy release for up to 10 hours or more at a high rate of discharge. Additionally, these batteries are rechargeable over 10,000 times, showing extreme durability.\nBromine-based energy storage applications already offer a highly efficient and cost-effective solution to sustainably manage energy from renewable sources, minimising energy loss, reducing overall energy use and cost and safeguarding security of supply.\nTheir compliance with the new EU sustainability requirements for batteries ranging from design requirements to performance and durability standards, only makes the case for the expansion of these applications even stronger.\nOur industry is ready to tackle tomorrow\u2019s challenges today and to ensure an efficient, sustainable and circular management of low-carbon, renewable energy resources.\nThe post Bromine-based energy storage solutions meet new EU sustainability requirements for batteries appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2021-03-17T20:19:56+00:00", "date_modified": "2021-03-17T20:19:56+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Bromine-based-energy-storage-solutions-meet-new-EU-sustainability-requirements-for-batteries.jpg", "tags": [ "Energy storage" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2020/06/18/bromine-efficient-energy-storage/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2020/06/18/bromine-efficient-energy-storage/", "title": "How bromine technologies contribute to efficient energy storage", "content_html": "With the world population rapidly increasing, more people around the world will require energy to support their lifestyles. To meet this growing energy demand, we need solutions that can support us now and in the future.
\n\nRenewable energy is already available and widely in use. Green technologies such as wind farms and solar panels enable consumers to use energy while lowering their environmental footprint. Yet, these renewable energy sources have unreliable capacities, leading to limited access. For example, it can be quite challenging to store electricity at a large scale which makes it a less accessible resource. Therefore, the development of renewable energy will require efficient energy storage to enable the energy transition.
\nBromine-based storage technologies contribute to highly efficient energy storage and can manage energy from renewable sources. Thanks to these technologies, the use of renewable energy can be optimised which reduces the waste of this clean energy. Bromine-based electricity storage technologies are efficient tools to manage renewable energy, minimise energy loss and ensure security of supply. In other words, these storage technologies are drivers of the energy transition since they help to improve the access to sustainable sources of energy.
\nTo learn more about the potential of energy storage, save the date for the 2021 Energy Storage Global Conference. Organised by the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), this event offers the opportunity to industry, researchers and policymakers to discuss the key issues of the storage sector.
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\n", "content_text": "With the world population rapidly increasing, more people around the world will require energy to support their lifestyles. To meet this growing energy demand, we need solutions that can support us now and in the future.\n\nRenewable energy is already available and widely in use. Green technologies such as wind farms and solar panels enable consumers to use energy while lowering their environmental footprint. Yet, these renewable energy sources have unreliable capacities, leading to limited access. For example, it can be quite challenging to store electricity at a large scale which makes it a less accessible resource. Therefore, the development of renewable energy will require efficient energy storage to enable the energy transition.\nBromine-based storage technologies contribute to highly efficient energy storage and can manage energy from renewable sources. Thanks to these technologies, the use of renewable energy can be optimised which reduces the waste of this clean energy. Bromine-based electricity storage technologies are efficient tools to manage renewable energy, minimise energy loss and ensure security of supply. In other words, these storage technologies are drivers of the energy transition since they help to improve the access to sustainable sources of energy.\nTo learn more about the potential of energy storage, save the date for the 2021 Energy Storage Global Conference. Organised by the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), this event offers the opportunity to industry, researchers and policymakers to discuss the key issues of the storage sector.\nThe post How bromine technologies contribute to efficient energy storage appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2020-06-18T07:30:03+00:00", "date_modified": "2020-06-17T22:36:41+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Bromine-Energy-Storage.jpg", "tags": [ "Energy storage" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2019/06/19/international-flow-battery-forum/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2019/06/19/international-flow-battery-forum/", "title": "Meet BSEF at the International Flow Battery Forum", "content_html": "With an ever-growing electricity demand and rising pressure on reducing costs for energy storage and increasing performance, it is important to pay attention to and discuss all aspects of energy storage , development, and deployment.
\nAs per this recent art![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2.-FlowBatteryForumLyon-1.png\")
icle by the Business Reporter, bromine flow batteries are an innovative and efficient energy storage solution
Bromine-based flow batteries are a highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy storage solution, providing a range of options to successfully manage energy from renewable sources, minimizing energy loss, reducing overall energy use and cost and safeguarding security of supply.
\nFor this reason, BSEF will again participate at the International Flow Battery Forum: to support the business case for flow batteries and long duration energy storage, with case studies from around the world.
\nThis tenth annual edition will be held from the 9th\u00a0until the 11th\u00a0of July in Lyon, France\u00a0at the Lyon Convention Centre.
\nWould you like to join us in the discussions? It is not too late yet, register here and come find us. We would love to meet you and talk about new developments together!
\nThe International Flow Battery Forum is a 3-day conference dedicated to flow batteries.
\nThe event will be covering flow battery operations, applications, manufacture, development and research. The aim is to bring together users, industry, suppliers and the R&D community to meet, learn, discuss and raise the profile of flow batteries as they are a crucial technology within the electrical energy storage sector.
\nThe 2019 programme will be looking at wh![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2.-Windmolen.png\")
at is happening in the industry from the perspectives of manufacturers, developers, as well as users of flow batteries:
Various delegates and representatives from international companies will be speaking, including Andy Klassen from Avalon, Ben Sheppard from Redflow, Guillaume Chazelet from Kemiwatt and Daniel Manschke from Volterion GmbH.
\nFollow the International Flow Battery Forum on Twitter.
\n\n
SOURCES
\nhttps://flowbatteryforum.com/
\nhttps://www.business-reporter.co.uk/2019/05/13/bromine-flow-batteries-an-innovative-energy-storage-solution/#gsc.tab=0
\nhttps://redflow.com/
\nhttps://www.elestor.nl/
\nhttp://energystoragereport.info/israel-chemicals-icl-bromine-zinc-bromide-flow-battery/#sthash.GCBtaSPj.dpbs
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\n", "content_text": "With an ever-growing electricity demand and rising pressure on reducing costs for energy storage and increasing performance, it is important to pay attention to and discuss all aspects of energy storage , development, and deployment.\nAs per this recent article by the Business Reporter, bromine flow batteries are an innovative and efficient energy storage solution\nBromine-based flow batteries are a highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy storage solution, providing a range of options to successfully manage energy from renewable sources, minimizing energy loss, reducing overall energy use and cost and safeguarding security of supply.\nFor this reason, BSEF will again participate at the International Flow Battery Forum: to support the business case for flow batteries and long duration energy storage, with case studies from around the world.\nThis tenth annual edition will be held from the 9th\u00a0until the 11th\u00a0of July in Lyon, France\u00a0at the Lyon Convention Centre.\nWould you like to join us in the discussions? It is not too late yet, register here and come find us. We would love to meet you and talk about new developments together!\nWhat is the International Flow Battery Forum?\nThe International Flow Battery Forum is a 3-day conference dedicated to flow batteries.\nThe event will be covering flow battery operations, applications, manufacture, development and research. The aim is to bring together users, industry, suppliers and the R&D community to meet, learn, discuss and raise the profile of flow batteries as they are a crucial technology within the electrical energy storage sector.\nWho will discuss what?\nThe 2019 programme will be looking at what is happening in the industry from the perspectives of manufacturers, developers, as well as users of flow batteries:\n\nRecent progress in the flow battery industry and news of recent flow battery installations\nPromotion of the business case for flow batteries and long duration storage\nTechnical sessions covering materials and components\nDiscussions on battery recycling, supply of raw materials as well as presentation of less familiar concepts in flow batteries\n\nVarious delegates and representatives from international companies will be speaking, including Andy Klassen from Avalon, Ben Sheppard from Redflow, Guillaume Chazelet from Kemiwatt and Daniel Manschke from Volterion GmbH.\nFollow the International Flow Battery Forum on Twitter.\n \nSOURCES\nhttps://flowbatteryforum.com/\nhttps://www.business-reporter.co.uk/2019/05/13/bromine-flow-batteries-an-innovative-energy-storage-solution/#gsc.tab=0\nhttps://redflow.com/\nhttps://www.elestor.nl/\nhttp://energystoragereport.info/israel-chemicals-icl-bromine-zinc-bromide-flow-battery/#sthash.GCBtaSPj.dpbs\nThe post Meet BSEF at the International Flow Battery Forum appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2019-06-19T11:44:00+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-20T09:50:53+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FlowBatteryForum-1.png", "tags": [ "bromine", "bromine-based technologies", "bsef", "flow batteries", "IFBF 2019", "innovation", "Energy storage", "General news" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2019/03/05/bsef-around-world-bsef-energy-storage-india-conference-expo/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2019/03/05/bsef-around-world-bsef-energy-storage-india-conference-expo/", "title": "BSEF around the world: BSEF at the Energy Storage India \u2013 Conference and Expo", "content_html": "Avalon Consulting, BSEF\u2019s consulting partner in India attended the 6th Energy Storage India \u2013 Conference and Expo from 9th \u2013 11th January in New Delhi. This is a flagship, annual event jointly organized by IESA (India Energy Storage Alliance), an industry organization that is taking the lead in driving India\u2019s energy storage outlook.
\nThe conference (focused on Energy Storage, EV and Microgrids ecosystem in India) was attended by more than 1000 delegates from 25 countries. The event also saw participation of key policy makers and government bodies including Ministry of Power, NITI Aayog, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Ministry of Commerce & Industry as well as representatives from key Industry Players. The National energy storage mission which is intended to create a framework for accelerated energy storage adoption was among the key points discussed during the conference.
\nOn day 1 at the pre-conference workshop, the discussion revolved around the technical aspects of energy storage as well as manufacturing and testing processes. While speaking about the relative potential of different energy storage technologies, experts opined that flow batteries have considerably longer life compared to other chemistries due to relative cycle times, and while Zinc Bromine is the most commonly known bromine-based flow battery solution, there are other bromine solutions like Hydrogen bromide and Polysulphide Bromine that are also being explored.
\nDuring the 2 days of the conference, the discussion revolved around the rapid urbanization in India which necessitates the need for energy storage solutions to ensure sustainable growth. It was concluded that the regulatory standards as well as economics are expected to be the key to drive the adoption of energy storage.
\nThe conference also had sessions on energy storage applications for renewable integration, rural & campus microgrids and smart grids which included discussions on flow batteries and their suitability towards large scale grid storage applications as they provide high capacity and long discharge times compared to Li-ion based battery solutions.
\nAn international session was held as well, which had representatives from the US, China, Europe, Japan and Australia who shared their experiences on how global learnings could be leveraged in the Indian context. An expo was held as part of the proceedings where around 20 companies exhibited their battery and energy storage-related solutions. On each day of the event, BSEF shared live updates of the proceedings through its social media channels
\nWith India\u2019s immense energy needs and a thrust towards renewable energy sources, energy storage solutions like Bromine-based flow batteries can play a vital role in driving sustainable growth of India\u2019s ecosystem.
\nFor more information about bromine-based flow batteries read our blog post and watch the video with expert Wiebrand Kout:
\n\nThe post BSEF around the world: BSEF at the Energy Storage India – Conference and Expo appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "Avalon Consulting, BSEF\u2019s consulting partner in India attended the 6th Energy Storage India \u2013 Conference and Expo from 9th \u2013 11th January in New Delhi. This is a flagship, annual event jointly organized by IESA (India Energy Storage Alliance), an industry organization that is taking the lead in driving India\u2019s energy storage outlook.\nAbout the conference\nThe conference (focused on Energy Storage, EV and Microgrids ecosystem in India) was attended by more than 1000 delegates from 25 countries. The event also saw participation of key policy makers and government bodies including Ministry of Power, NITI Aayog, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Ministry of Commerce & Industry as well as representatives from key Industry Players. The National energy storage mission which is intended to create a framework for accelerated energy storage adoption was among the key points discussed during the conference.\nHighlights, trends and discussions\nOn day 1 at the pre-conference workshop, the discussion revolved around the technical aspects of energy storage as well as manufacturing and testing processes. While speaking about the relative potential of different energy storage technologies, experts opined that flow batteries have considerably longer life compared to other chemistries due to relative cycle times, and while Zinc Bromine is the most commonly known bromine-based flow battery solution, there are other bromine solutions like Hydrogen bromide and Polysulphide Bromine that are also being explored.\nDuring the 2 days of the conference, the discussion revolved around the rapid urbanization in India which necessitates the need for energy storage solutions to ensure sustainable growth. It was concluded that the regulatory standards as well as economics are expected to be the key to drive the adoption of energy storage.\nThe conference also had sessions on energy storage applications for renewable integration, rural & campus microgrids and smart grids which included discussions on flow batteries and their suitability towards large scale grid storage applications as they provide high capacity and long discharge times compared to Li-ion based battery solutions.\nAn international session was held as well, which had representatives from the US, China, Europe, Japan and Australia who shared their experiences on how global learnings could be leveraged in the Indian context. An expo was held as part of the proceedings where around 20 companies exhibited their battery and energy storage-related solutions. On each day of the event, BSEF shared live updates of the proceedings through its social media channels\nWith India\u2019s immense energy needs and a thrust towards renewable energy sources, energy storage solutions like Bromine-based flow batteries can play a vital role in driving sustainable growth of India\u2019s ecosystem.\nFor more information about bromine-based flow batteries read our blog post and watch the video with expert Wiebrand Kout:\n\nThe post BSEF around the world: BSEF at the Energy Storage India – Conference and Expo appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2019-03-05T15:06:02+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-04T06:51:40+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BSEF_newsletter_India.png", "tags": [ "Energy storage", "General news" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2019/03/05/meet-experts-phd-students-develop-next-generation-bromine-based-flow-batteries/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2019/03/05/meet-experts-phd-students-develop-next-generation-bromine-based-flow-batteries/", "title": "Meet the Experts \u2013 PhD students develop the next generation of bromine-based flow batteries", "content_html": "Have you read our previous Meet the Experts-article where we talked with Wiebrand Kout, Ing. and CTO of Elestor? We took a closer look at the energy storage sector and how PhD students and programmes such as FlowCamp help to develop and improve energy storage applications and materials, more specifically bromine-based redox flow batteries (RFBs).
\nFlowCamp\u2019s training project offers students and researchers the unique chance to learn more about these technologies, improve materials that will be used in the next-generation redox-flow batteries and also make their own contributions.
\nFor example, Sanaz Abassi works in Elestor\u2019s labs as part of FlowCamp\u2019s training network. She studies and improves the membrane that is used in the flow batteries.
\n\u201cI am working on the membrane development for the hydrogen bromine system. The membrane in the system should be resistant to bromine and should also be conductive. And there is always a trade-off between these 2 properties of the membrane in hydrogen bromine flow batteries\u201d, she says.
\n\nFlowCamp is a training & research network consisting of 11 partners from 8 different countries, coordinated by Fraunhofer ICT in Germany and funded by the European Union\u2019s Marie-Sklodowska-Curie programme.
\nThe funding will be allocated to a group of 15 postgraduates that will get the chance to practically apply their battery technology knowledge and expertise for a period of 3 years.
\nAll 15 participants are both European and non-European and will be able to conduct research and carry out project activities in a European country other than their native country.
\nFurthermore, the researchers will be individually trained in electrochemistry, material science, cell design/engineering and will also be able to actively take part in the process of battery development.
\nPhD student Sanaz Abbasi says that \u201cit is fascinating\u201d to study membranes for hydrogen bromine flow batteries and she is convinced that \u201cby using hydrogen bromine flow batteries we can store a huge amount of energy from renewable sources at a much lower cost, which can result in, finally, having a cleaner world.\u201d
\n![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BSEF_Newsletter_Q1_2019_PHDhand.png\")
FlowCamp\u2019s main goal is to further develop and improve materials (membranes, electrodes, electrolytes, catalysts, sealing materials) and models for 3 types of new generation high-performance, low-cost redox-flow batteries (hydrogen-bromine, aqueous organic, zinc-air systems), which are currently regarded as one of the most promising energy storage solutions.
\nBSEF actively supports and encourages the fact that students and professionals receive the chance to conduct research on new bromine-related technologies.
\nVisit our website if you would like to know more about bromine and its applications.
\nSOURCES
\nhttps://www.flowcamp-project.eu/\u00a0
\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/
\nhttp://bsef.com/
\nhttp://bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF-ENERGY-STORAGE.pdf
\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/
The post Meet the Experts – PhD students develop the next generation of bromine-based flow batteries appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "Have you read our previous Meet the Experts-article where we talked with Wiebrand Kout, Ing. and CTO of Elestor? We took a closer look at the energy storage sector and how PhD students and programmes such as FlowCamp help to develop and improve energy storage applications and materials, more specifically bromine-based redox flow batteries (RFBs).\nFlowCamp\u2019s training project offers students and researchers the unique chance to learn more about these technologies, improve materials that will be used in the next-generation redox-flow batteries and also make their own contributions.\nFor example, Sanaz Abassi works in Elestor\u2019s labs as part of FlowCamp\u2019s training network. She studies and improves the membrane that is used in the flow batteries.\n\u201cI am working on the membrane development for the hydrogen bromine system. The membrane in the system should be resistant to bromine and should also be conductive. And there is always a trade-off between these 2 properties of the membrane in hydrogen bromine flow batteries\u201d, she says.\n\nWhat is FlowCamp?\nFlowCamp is a training & research network consisting of 11 partners from 8 different countries, coordinated by Fraunhofer ICT in Germany and funded by the European Union\u2019s Marie-Sklodowska-Curie programme.\nThe funding will be allocated to a group of 15 postgraduates that will get the chance to practically apply their battery technology knowledge and expertise for a period of 3 years.\nTraining of the PhD students\nAll 15 participants are both European and non-European and will be able to conduct research and carry out project activities in a European country other than their native country.\nFurthermore, the researchers will be individually trained in electrochemistry, material science, cell design/engineering and will also be able to actively take part in the process of battery development.\nPhD student Sanaz Abbasi says that \u201cit is fascinating\u201d to study membranes for hydrogen bromine flow batteries and she is convinced that \u201cby using hydrogen bromine flow batteries we can store a huge amount of energy from renewable sources at a much lower cost, which can result in, finally, having a cleaner world.\u201d\n\nWhat is the goal of the program?\nFlowCamp\u2019s main goal is to further develop and improve materials (membranes, electrodes, electrolytes, catalysts, sealing materials) and models for 3 types of new generation high-performance, low-cost redox-flow batteries (hydrogen-bromine, aqueous organic, zinc-air systems), which are currently regarded as one of the most promising energy storage solutions.\nBSEF actively supports and encourages the fact that students and professionals receive the chance to conduct research on new bromine-related technologies.\nVisit our website if you would like to know more about bromine and its applications.\nSOURCES\nhttps://www.flowcamp-project.eu/\u00a0\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/\nhttp://bsef.com/\nhttp://bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF-ENERGY-STORAGE.pdf\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/\nThe post Meet the Experts – PhD students develop the next generation of bromine-based flow batteries appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2019-03-05T14:49:05+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-04T06:52:30+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BSEF_newsletter_PhD.png", "tags": [ "bromine", "bromine-based technology", "bsef", "climate", "Energy storage", "flow batteries", "FlowCamp", "hydrogen bromine", "Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie", "renewable energy" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/energy-storage-global-conference/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/energy-storage-global-conference/", "title": "BSEF at 3rd Energy Storage Global Conference", "content_html": "Together with the global demand for energy, the importance of sustainable and flexible energy systems and storage solutions is on the rise.
\nAre you ready to join the energy storage debate? BSEF will be one of the exhibitors at ESGC (Energy Storage Global Conference) this year. This third edition will be held in Brussels, Belgium from the 24th until the 26th of October.
\nAs a passionate advocate of \u00a0the many benefits of bromine, we will be\u00a0 talking about bromine-based energy storage solutions and technologies and their benefits \u00a0to society.
\nCome and find our booth at the conference. We would love to see you there and discuss new insights and innovations!
\nIdeally electricity supply and demand should be equal at any given moment, in other words, all the electricity that is produced is consumed immediately. However, in practice, this is difficult to achieve as it can\u2019t always be predicted when there will be an increase \u2013 or decrease – in demand. . Capturing and storing energy for future use can therefore help\u00a0 to balance out irregular supply and demand to create a more flexible and reliable power grid system.
\nThe European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), who organizes ESGC, operates within the framework of the European energy and climate policy and strives to actively promote the widespread use of sustainable energy storage systems in Europe and across the globe. Its main goal is to create a public European platform where\u00a0 new innovations and developments are shared.
\n![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/visualsnieuwsbrief10-2.png\")
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If you are interested to know more about the latest developments in energy storage technologies, regulatory and policy development and the future storage market, then the Energy Storage Global Conference is the place to be.
\nThe 3-day gathering is the ideal opportunity for industry key players, researchers and international policymakers to debate about important issues for the energy storage sector.
\nElestor is a Dutch high-tech company operating in the electricity storage industry. Wiebrand Kout, founder, engineer and Elestor\u2019s CTO, will be speaking about the bromine-based energy storage technologies and models they are currently developing. He will be presenting during session 2 on the first day: \u201cNext Generation Battery Technologies: Flow Batteries, High-Temperature Batteries, Li-ion batteries\u201d.
\nIf you are eager to know more about bromine-based technologies used in redox-flow batteries (RFBs), then make sure to attend his lecture or read our other blog article on our visit to Elestor.
\n![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/nieuwsbrief-visual1-1-300x168.png\")
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Would you like\u00a0to meet BSEF on future events?
\nDo not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.
SOURCES
\nhttps://ease.events.idloom.com/esgc2018
\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/
\nhttp://bsef.com/
The post BSEF at 3rd Energy Storage Global Conference appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "Together with the global demand for energy, the importance of sustainable and flexible energy systems and storage solutions is on the rise.\nAre you ready to join the energy storage debate? BSEF will be one of the exhibitors at ESGC (Energy Storage Global Conference) this year. This third edition will be held in Brussels, Belgium from the 24th until the 26th of October.\nAs a passionate advocate of \u00a0the many benefits of bromine, we will be\u00a0 talking about bromine-based energy storage solutions and technologies and their benefits \u00a0to society.\nCome and find our booth at the conference. We would love to see you there and discuss new insights and innovations!\nWhy is energy storage important?\nIdeally electricity supply and demand should be equal at any given moment, in other words, all the electricity that is produced is consumed immediately. However, in practice, this is difficult to achieve as it can\u2019t always be predicted when there will be an increase \u2013 or decrease – in demand. . Capturing and storing energy for future use can therefore help\u00a0 to balance out irregular supply and demand to create a more flexible and reliable power grid system.\nEfforts for a smooth energy transition\nThe European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), who organizes ESGC, operates within the framework of the European energy and climate policy and strives to actively promote the widespread use of sustainable energy storage systems in Europe and across the globe. Its main goal is to create a public European platform where\u00a0 new innovations and developments are shared.\n\n \nAbout ESGC\nIf you are interested to know more about the latest developments in energy storage technologies, regulatory and policy development and the future storage market, then the Energy Storage Global Conference is the place to be.\nThe 3-day gathering is the ideal opportunity for industry key players, researchers and international policymakers to debate about important issues for the energy storage sector.\nBromine-based storage technologies\nElestor is a Dutch high-tech company operating in the electricity storage industry. Wiebrand Kout, founder, engineer and Elestor\u2019s CTO, will be speaking about the bromine-based energy storage technologies and models they are currently developing. He will be presenting during session 2 on the first day: \u201cNext Generation Battery Technologies: Flow Batteries, High-Temperature Batteries, Li-ion batteries\u201d.\nIf you are eager to know more about bromine-based technologies used in redox-flow batteries (RFBs), then make sure to attend his lecture or read our other blog article on our visit to Elestor.\n\n \nWould you like\u00a0to meet BSEF on future events?\nDo not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\nSOURCES\nhttps://ease.events.idloom.com/esgc2018\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/\nhttp://bsef.com/\nThe post BSEF at 3rd Energy Storage Global Conference appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-10-17T11:04:46+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-04T06:55:06+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BSEF_visual_conference.png", "tags": [ "bromine", "bsef", "EASE", "Energy storage", "Energy Storage Global Conference", "ESGC", "flow batteries", "General news" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/electricity-storage/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/electricity-storage/", "title": "Meet the experts \u2013 Bromine and electricity storage", "content_html": "\u201cMeet the experts\u201d is a new section in our newsletter that will be recurring in future editions. This time we focus on one of today\u2019s biggest challenges in the ongoing energy transition: effective and sustainabe capture and storage of electrical energy for future use.
\nThe number of electronic devices has tripled since 1970, with energy consumption going through the roof, making it practically impossible to imagine a world without electricity. How else would we keep a factory running, charge our smartphones & electrical cars, or even light our offices and houses?
\nMore energy consumption means a higher demand for electricity, also caused by the ever-growing global population. This demand is only partially being met by an increasing energy supply. However, as not all electricity is used right away, such as the case, for example, where wind or solar power is deployed, energy storage becomes a critical need.
\nTo shed light on one of the solutions to this problem, BSEF traveled to the Netherlands to chat with Wiebrand Kout, Ing. and CTO of Elestor, a Dutch high-tech company operating in the electricity storage industry. They are developing bromine-based technologies that will\u00a0facilitate the storage of renewable energy on a large scale.
\nDiscover more about it in the video below:
\n\n\n
Let\u2019s have a closer look: most of the electricity is currently generated by fossil fuel fired thermal power plants, which are unfortunately not very green . In order to decrease carbon emissions and meet the increasing energy demand, countries are gradually moving away from fossil based power systems and towards eco-friendly systems with increased production and use of renewable energy.
\n![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/nieuwbriefvisual2-300x168.png\")
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There are cleaner and more prolific methods to generate electricity. The sun and the wind, for example, are readily available. However, because electricity production from wind and solar power is very irregular, the electricity is not always used the moment it is generated and often goes to waste. This calls for a method to store electrical energy efficiently.
\n![\"\"](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/nieuwsbrief3-300x168.png\")
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Bromine-based electricity storage technologies for example are an extremely efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical solution. These technologies offer an array of options to successfully manage renewable energy, minimize energy loss, reduce overall energy use & cost and safeguard security of supply.
\nElestor is developing this storage technology to use in a new-generation\u00a0bromine-based redox-flow battery that allow for green, renewable energy to be stored on a large scale.
\n![\"Elestor](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/VISUALSBATTERIJ-300x168.png\")
Elestor storage system, model GEN2
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A redox flow battery usually consists of one or two tanks containing two chemical components dissolved in liquids, commonly separated by a membrane.
\nEnergy is created when the two solutions flow from one tank to the other, generating a charge by moving electrons back and forth between the tanks.
\nThe batteries can quickly be recharged by replacing the electrolyte liquid, which is stored outside of the cell.
\nRedox flow batteries based on bromine technologies:
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Visit our website to read BSEF\u2019s opinion on the use of bromine in energy storage solutions or read our other blog post on the advantages of bromine-based flow battery technologies.
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What are your thoughts on redox-flow batteries and bromine-based technologies?
\nDo not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.
SOURCES
\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/
\nhttp://bsef.com/
\nhttp://bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF-ENERGY-STORAGE.pdf
\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/
The post Meet the experts – Bromine and electricity storage appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "\u201cMeet the experts\u201d is a new section in our newsletter that will be recurring in future editions. This time we focus on one of today\u2019s biggest challenges in the ongoing energy transition: effective and sustainabe capture and storage of electrical energy for future use.\nSolving the energy storage problem\nThe number of electronic devices has tripled since 1970, with energy consumption going through the roof, making it practically impossible to imagine a world without electricity. How else would we keep a factory running, charge our smartphones & electrical cars, or even light our offices and houses?\nMore energy consumption means a higher demand for electricity, also caused by the ever-growing global population. This demand is only partially being met by an increasing energy supply. However, as not all electricity is used right away, such as the case, for example, where wind or solar power is deployed, energy storage becomes a critical need.\nMeeting with Elestor\nTo shed light on one of the solutions to this problem, BSEF traveled to the Netherlands to chat with Wiebrand Kout, Ing. and CTO of Elestor, a Dutch high-tech company operating in the electricity storage industry. They are developing bromine-based technologies that will\u00a0facilitate the storage of renewable energy on a large scale.\nDiscover more about it in the video below:\n\n \nHigher demand for renewable energy\nLet\u2019s have a closer look: most of the electricity is currently generated by fossil fuel fired thermal power plants, which are unfortunately not very green . In order to decrease carbon emissions and meet the increasing energy demand, countries are gradually moving away from fossil based power systems and towards eco-friendly systems with increased production and use of renewable energy.\n\n \nClean energy\nThere are cleaner and more prolific methods to generate electricity. The sun and the wind, for example, are readily available. However, because electricity production from wind and solar power is very irregular, the electricity is not always used the moment it is generated and often goes to waste. This calls for a method to store electrical energy efficiently.\n\n \nCheaper energy storage\nBromine-based electricity storage technologies for example are an extremely efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical solution. These technologies offer an array of options to successfully manage renewable energy, minimize energy loss, reduce overall energy use & cost and safeguard security of supply.\nElestor is developing this storage technology to use in a new-generation\u00a0bromine-based redox-flow battery that allow for green, renewable energy to be stored on a large scale.\n\nElestor storage system, model GEN2\n \nHow does a redox flow battery work?\nA redox flow battery usually consists of one or two tanks containing two chemical components dissolved in liquids, commonly separated by a membrane.\nEnergy is created when the two solutions flow from one tank to the other, generating a charge by moving electrons back and forth between the tanks.\nThe batteries can quickly be recharged by replacing the electrolyte liquid, which is stored outside of the cell.\nWhat are the advantages of bromine-based technologies?\nRedox flow batteries based on bromine technologies:\n\nCan be recharged over 10,000 times\nHave a longer lifetime\nAre highly efficient and very cost-effective\nRelease energy continuously up to 10 hours or more at a high rate of discharge\nHave increased storage capacity (high energy density)\nCan be recharged almost instantly\nDecouple power and energy\n\n \n\u201cWe at Elestor are convinced that the bromine flow battery is the enabling technology for a fully decarbonized electricity supply\u201d\n\u2013 Wiebrand Kout\n \nVisit our website to read BSEF\u2019s opinion on the use of bromine in energy storage solutions or read our other blog post on the advantages of bromine-based flow battery technologies.\n \nWhat are your thoughts on redox-flow batteries and bromine-based technologies?\nDo not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\nSOURCES\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/\nhttp://bsef.com/\nhttp://bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF-ENERGY-STORAGE.pdf\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/\nThe post Meet the experts – Bromine and electricity storage appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-10-17T10:45:45+00:00", "date_modified": "2018-10-19T13:29:09+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/InterviewWiebrand.jpg", "tags": [ "bromine", "bromine-based technology", "bsef", "climate", "Energy storage", "flow batteries", "hydrogen bromine", "renewable energy", "General news" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/06/08/eu-green-week/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/06/08/eu-green-week/", "title": "EU Green Week: bromine based technologies contribute to a greener future", "content_html": "How can the EU help cities face environmental challenges and become better places to live and work? That was the theme of the EU Green Week, held from 21st\u00a0to 25th\u00a0May 2018 in the member states. Bromine-based solutions can help with many of these challenges and create a more-sustainable, greener future.
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The EU Green Week 2018\u00a0is Europe’s biggest annual conference on\u00a0environmental policy. Participants come from government, industry, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the media.
\nThe event showcases policy developments on air quality, noise, nature and biodiversity, and waste and water management. It promotes participatory approaches to urban development, networking schemes, and tools for sharing best practices. EU Green Week engages local authorities and citizens, encouraging them to share their vision of a sustainable future.
\nIt\u2019s a fact that green cities do better. They are healthier, with clean air, green spaces, safe drinking water, and offer a great quality of life to the people who live there. Bromine and bromine technologies can help your city become a green city.
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As the supply of renewable energy grows,\u00a0energy storage\u00a0(capturing energy now, for use later) becomes more important. Today, only 4% of global power generation comes from\u00a0wind\u00a0and\u00a0solar energy. This share might grow to 20% or even 40% by 2060, because of ingenious energy-storage systems.
\nBromine-based technologies are a\u00a0highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy-storage solution. They make energy from renewable sources manageable. The technology minimizes energy loss, reduces energy use and costs, and secures supply. That\u2019s why it\u2019s the perfect mechanism for grid, facility, or back-up/stand-by storage.
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Water is a precious resource and sustainably managing it is one of today\u2019s greatest challenges. Microorganisms, algae and bacteria can cause serious threats to both human health and the environment as well as to the safety and effectiveness of industrial processes.
\nBromine-based products can disinfect water from harmful contaminants very effectively.\u00a0Bromine dissociates in water by forming hypobromous acid (HBrO). This has powerful disinfectant properties, owing to its ability to kill many pathogens. It\u2019s effective against tough waterborne viruses, such as poliovirus and rotaviruses, as well as a wide spectrum of bacteria.
\nMany essential industrial applications\u00a0use bromine to clean water: wastewater treatment, cooling water systems, brewery pasteurizers, pulp and paper-mill systems, and decorative fountains, pools and spas.
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Coal contains mercury, which is released into the air when the coal is burned. This release takes place in three forms: oxidized (Hg2+), particulate (Hgp), and elemental (Hg0).\u00a0Elemental mercury\u00a0is difficult to capture because it\u2019s gaseous at combustion temperatures.
\nHere is where bromine comes to the rescue.\u00a0Bromine-based compounds\u00a0are versatile and can be added\u00a0at different stages of the\u00a0combustion process.\u00a0Bromine additives then convert elemental mercury into its\u00a0oxidized form, which can be\u00a0captured\u00a0more easily by emission-control equipment.
\n\u00a0Once captured, the oxidized\u00a0mercury is\u00a0carefully handled. The method depends on the abatement technology used as well as on the type of installation. Mercury emissions can be reduced by up to 90%\u00a0using this cost-effective method.
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Bromobutyl rubber\u00a0was developed in the 1940s. It\u2019s derived from combining butyl rubber with bromine, which adds considerable value to the product. Most commonly used in the automotive industry, butyl rubber is very strong, has low permeability, and is highly shock-, weather- and age-resistant.
\nOther advantages of bromobutyl rubber include stability at high temperatures, rejuvenating capabilities, stronger resistance, increased adhesion to other rubbers and metals, and improved ozone and environmental resistance.
\nYou\u2019ll find bromobutyl rubber in the inner lining of contemporary radial tyres. This inner lining holds the tyres\u2019 air. Benefits include the tyre\u2019s ability to self-seal\u00a0small puncture holes and improve its air-retention\u00a0performance and therefore its durability.
\nThe product lifecycle of the tyre is longer and avoiding tyre failure keeps motorists safer. An increase in a tyre\u2019s longevity, requiring fewer tyre replacements, also has an overall positive impact on the environment.
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What are your thoughts on bromine\u2019s contribution to a greener future?
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\n", "content_text": "How can the EU help cities face environmental challenges and become better places to live and work? That was the theme of the EU Green Week, held from 21st\u00a0to 25th\u00a0May 2018 in the member states. Bromine-based solutions can help with many of these challenges and create a more-sustainable, greener future.\n \nEurope’s biggest green-policy conference\nThe EU Green Week 2018\u00a0is Europe’s biggest annual conference on\u00a0environmental policy. Participants come from government, industry, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the media.\nThe event showcases policy developments on air quality, noise, nature and biodiversity, and waste and water management. It promotes participatory approaches to urban development, networking schemes, and tools for sharing best practices. EU Green Week engages local authorities and citizens, encouraging them to share their vision of a sustainable future.\nIt\u2019s a fact that green cities do better. They are healthier, with clean air, green spaces, safe drinking water, and offer a great quality of life to the people who live there. Bromine and bromine technologies can help your city become a green city.\n\n \nCapturing energy\nAs the supply of renewable energy grows,\u00a0energy storage\u00a0(capturing energy now, for use later) becomes more important. Today, only 4% of global power generation comes from\u00a0wind\u00a0and\u00a0solar energy. This share might grow to 20% or even 40% by 2060, because of ingenious energy-storage systems.\nBromine-based technologies are a\u00a0highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy-storage solution. They make energy from renewable sources manageable. The technology minimizes energy loss, reduces energy use and costs, and secures supply. That\u2019s why it\u2019s the perfect mechanism for grid, facility, or back-up/stand-by storage.\n\nRead more about bromine and energy storage in our dedicated article.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nCleaning our water\nWater is a precious resource and sustainably managing it is one of today\u2019s greatest challenges. Microorganisms, algae and bacteria can cause serious threats to both human health and the environment as well as to the safety and effectiveness of industrial processes.\nBromine-based products can disinfect water from harmful contaminants very effectively.\u00a0Bromine dissociates in water by forming hypobromous acid (HBrO). This has powerful disinfectant properties, owing to its ability to kill many pathogens. It\u2019s effective against tough waterborne viruses, such as poliovirus and rotaviruses, as well as a wide spectrum of bacteria.\nMany essential industrial applications\u00a0use bromine to clean water: wastewater treatment, cooling water systems, brewery pasteurizers, pulp and paper-mill systems, and decorative fountains, pools and spas.\nRead more about bromine and water treatment in our dedicated article.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nReducing mercury emissions by 30%\nCoal contains mercury, which is released into the air when the coal is burned. This release takes place in three forms: oxidized (Hg2+), particulate (Hgp), and elemental (Hg0).\u00a0Elemental mercury\u00a0is difficult to capture because it\u2019s gaseous at combustion temperatures.\nHere is where bromine comes to the rescue.\u00a0Bromine-based compounds\u00a0are versatile and can be added\u00a0at different stages of the\u00a0combustion process.\u00a0Bromine additives then convert elemental mercury into its\u00a0oxidized form, which can be\u00a0captured\u00a0more easily by emission-control equipment.\n\u00a0Once captured, the oxidized\u00a0mercury is\u00a0carefully handled. The method depends on the abatement technology used as well as on the type of installation. Mercury emissions can be reduced by up to 90%\u00a0using this cost-effective method.\nRead more about bromine and mercury emissions reduction in our dedicated article.\n \n \n \n \n \nKeeping safe on the road\nBromobutyl rubber\u00a0was developed in the 1940s. It\u2019s derived from combining butyl rubber with bromine, which adds considerable value to the product. Most commonly used in the automotive industry, butyl rubber is very strong, has low permeability, and is highly shock-, weather- and age-resistant.\nOther advantages of bromobutyl rubber include stability at high temperatures, rejuvenating capabilities, stronger resistance, increased adhesion to other rubbers and metals, and improved ozone and environmental resistance.\nYou\u2019ll find bromobutyl rubber in the inner lining of contemporary radial tyres. This inner lining holds the tyres\u2019 air. Benefits include the tyre\u2019s ability to self-seal\u00a0small puncture holes and improve its air-retention\u00a0performance and therefore its durability.\nThe product lifecycle of the tyre is longer and avoiding tyre failure keeps motorists safer. An increase in a tyre\u2019s longevity, requiring fewer tyre replacements, also has an overall positive impact on the environment.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhat are your thoughts on bromine\u2019s contribution to a greener future?\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\u00a0\nSOURCES\nhttps://www.eugreenweek.eu/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rqijASlYd8\n \nThe post EU Green Week: bromine based technologies contribute to a greener future appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-06-08T11:57:58+00:00", "date_modified": "2018-06-11T08:28:31+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF_Newsletter_Q2_2018_Topic1_Blog_Header.png", "tags": [ "bromine", "bsef", "Energy storage", "EU Green Week", "mercury emissions reduction", "safer tyres", "water treatment", "Fire retardancy", "General news", "Mercury emission reduction" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/bromine-flow-batteries-energy-storage/", "title": "The worldwide rise of energy storage", "content_html": "The majority of the world\u2019s power has mostly been consumed as quickly as it is made. All the extra power that was generated but not immediately used, was often wasted. With our constantly growing world population, and thus the huge need for energy, throwing away valuable energy is no longer an option. But that is not all. Climate change forces us to use more renewable energy. Unfortunately, renewable energy sources are variable, meaning that there is no constant supply.
\nThe solution for these issues? Energy storage! There are a lot of promising battery solutions that are already being applied. The zinc-bromine flow batteries for instance, have a major influence and are currently booming worldwide.
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Let\u2019s talk bromine already gave insights about bromine as an energy storage enabler, and about the advantages of bromine-based flow-battery technologies. We also had a look at some cases where this innovative renewable energy saver has been put into practice, namely the Photon Farmer in the Netherlands and the Marine Corps Air station in Miramar, California. More examples of zinc-bromine battery applications keep arising. Let\u2019s have a look at how this innovative technology is being spread all over the world.
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Redflow is the Australian company behind the ZCell and the ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries. The previous examples in the Netherlands and in California use the ZBM2 battery for commercial purposes. Today, we also see a growth in the implementations of ZCell batteries for residential use. Both Adrian Shand\u2019s rural stone cottage and the Bates family\u2019s off-grid new house use the world\u2019s smallest zinc-bromine flow battery to generate power.
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Adrian and his partner dreamed about maintaining a city lifestyle in the beautiful countryside of Victoria, Australia. They found a lovely cottage with photovoltaic solar panels and a 1.5 kWh lead-acid battery already installed. But that did not suffice for the energy conscious couple.
By upgrading the solar panels and the battery, the property became truly grid-independent without use of a diesel backup generator. The superior energy storage system makes sure that the Victorian family does not have to worry about using too much energy and draining the battery. This is a necessity for Adrian, a sound engineer who requires multiple computers and professional musical amplifiers to work regularly.
\nThis stable solution offers them the most energy for the least money. The energy storage system \u2013 consisting of 2 ZCell batteries \u2013 costs $56.000. Connecting the property to the main power would have cost about $200.000. This calculation and the fact that they would never have to pay another power bill, made the decision of living completely off-grid even easier!
\nThe 2 Redflow 10 kilowatt-hour batteries deliver clean energy and are fully charged by the solar panels in just 4 hours on a sunny day. These 21 panels deliver 5.2 kilowatt peak. The batteries discharge all stored energy without damaging the battery and the storage capacity is warranted for 10 years (or 36.500 kWh of storage per battery).
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The Bates family chose a similar energy solution for their new conscious home at Bardlomey. This property in the Maranoa region of Queensland is located about 2.7 kilometres from main power sources. Their 6-battery, 60 kilowatt-hour system ensures uninterrupted power, grid-independence and no more power bills or costs for connecting mains power to the house. The 400-square metre single-storey four-bedroom home has the largest Australian residential energy storage system to date for Redflow.
\nBesides the 6 Redflow ZCell batteries, the storage system consists of 2 Victron Quattro 48/10000 inverters/chargers (the same inverter that was used for the residential project in Victoria) and 72 Tindo 260-watt solar panels, with an 18.72-kilowatt peak capacity.
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Both the Shand and the Bates family are impressed with the ZCell battery storage solutions. They did not have to compromise their way of living, and the professional follow-up and support ensures their peace of mind. By keeping in touch regularly, monitoring the system and continuously improving the technology, Redflow and Off-Grid Energy show themselves as trustworthy partners for respectively the production and the installation of the batteries.
\nFor the Australian families Shand and Bates, the ZCells have one more extra plus. The battery solutions are designed in Australia, and they tolerate hot conditions. The systems can handle potential changeable weather, cooling houses one day and heating them up the next. This way, they are always at ease, no matter what the conditions are.
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With both residential and commercial uses all over the world, zinc-bromine flow batteries clearly have a large influence in the energy storage sector. Redflow is responsible for producing a large part of these redox flow batteries.
\nThe Australian company is not only spreading its products worldwide. They plan on expanding their production process as well. To date, Redflow\u2019s systems have been made in the US. The company is transitioning over to facilities in Thailand in order to be nearer to the target markets. Preparations are being made right now, the commercial operation is expected to begin by the end of 2017. The factory plans to produce 250 ZBM2 batteries per month, full production capacity could reach 30.000 kWh per year.
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Besides zinc-bromine flow batteries, there are a lot of other interesting energy storage solutions. Pumped hydro energy storage is one of the modern grid-tied energy storage systems. Compressed air energy storage is quite similar, but pumps ambient air into a storage container instead of water. This idea is not as widely spread as the original water based system or as the conventional rechargeable lithium-ion battery solutions. Some systems like molten salt thermal storage are not as commercially used yet, but have potential for the future. Other ideas like non-lithium batteries work properly, but mostly stayed in the test phase. The flywheel system \u2013 a technology that stores electric energy as kinetic energy – is a neat but lesser-known method of smoothing out power delivery.
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What are your experiences, expectations or opinions about renewable energy and energy storage?
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\nVictorian couple live off-grid dream with ZCell
\nHere are humanity\u2019s best ideas on how to store energy
\nQLD home sets Redflow residential record
\nAustralia\u2019s Redflow targets 30MWh annual flow battery production at new Thai factory
The post The worldwide rise of energy storage appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "ZINC-BROMINE FLOW BATTERIES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE\u00a0\nThe majority of the world\u2019s power has mostly been consumed as quickly as it is made. All the extra power that was generated but not immediately used, was often wasted. With our constantly growing world population, and thus the huge need for energy, throwing away valuable energy is no longer an option. But that is not all. Climate change forces us to use more renewable energy. Unfortunately, renewable energy sources are variable, meaning that there is no constant supply.\nThe solution for these issues? Energy storage! There are a lot of promising battery solutions that are already being applied. The zinc-bromine flow batteries for instance, have a major influence and are currently booming worldwide. \n \nWhat we already know about bromine as an energy storage enabler\nLet\u2019s talk bromine already gave insights about bromine as an energy storage enabler, and about the advantages of bromine-based flow-battery technologies. We also had a look at some cases where this innovative renewable energy saver has been put into practice, namely the Photon Farmer in the Netherlands and the Marine Corps Air station in Miramar, California. More examples of zinc-bromine battery applications keep arising. Let\u2019s have a look at how this innovative technology is being spread all over the world.\n\n\n \nRedflow\u2019s ZCell battery for residential off-grid energy storage\n Redflow is the Australian company behind the ZCell and the ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries. The previous examples in the Netherlands and in California use the ZBM2 battery for commercial purposes. Today, we also see a growth in the implementations of ZCell batteries for residential use. Both Adrian Shand\u2019s rural stone cottage and the Bates family\u2019s off-grid new house use the world\u2019s smallest zinc-bromine flow battery to generate power.\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\n \n\u201cTree changers\u201d chose energy efficient and conscious living\nAdrian and his partner dreamed about maintaining a city lifestyle in the beautiful countryside of Victoria, Australia. They found a lovely cottage with photovoltaic solar panels and a 1.5 kWh lead-acid battery already installed. But that did not suffice for the energy conscious couple.\nBy upgrading the solar panels and the battery, the property became truly grid-independent without use of a diesel backup generator. The superior energy storage system makes sure that the Victorian family does not have to worry about using too much energy and draining the battery. This is a necessity for Adrian, a sound engineer who requires multiple computers and professional musical amplifiers to work regularly.\nThis stable solution offers them the most energy for the least money. The energy storage system \u2013 consisting of 2 ZCell batteries \u2013 costs $56.000. Connecting the property to the main power would have cost about $200.000. This calculation and the fact that they would never have to pay another power bill, made the decision of living completely off-grid even easier!\nThe 2 Redflow 10 kilowatt-hour batteries deliver clean energy and are fully charged by the solar panels in just 4 hours on a sunny day. These 21 panels deliver 5.2 kilowatt peak. The batteries discharge all stored energy without damaging the battery and the storage capacity is warranted for 10 years (or 36.500 kWh of storage per battery).\n \nThe largest Australian residential energy storage system \nThe Bates family chose a similar energy solution for their new conscious home at Bardlomey. This property in the Maranoa region of Queensland is located about 2.7 kilometres from main power sources. Their 6-battery, 60 kilowatt-hour system ensures uninterrupted power, grid-independence and no more power bills or costs for connecting mains power to the house. The 400-square metre single-storey four-bedroom home has the largest Australian residential energy storage system to date for Redflow.\nBesides the 6 Redflow ZCell batteries, the storage system consists of 2 Victron Quattro 48/10000 inverters/chargers (the same inverter that was used for the residential project in Victoria) and 72 Tindo 260-watt solar panels, with an 18.72-kilowatt peak capacity.\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\n \nWhy the ZCell battery storage solutions pay off \nBoth the Shand and the Bates family are impressed with the ZCell battery storage solutions. They did not have to compromise their way of living, and the professional follow-up and support ensures their peace of mind. By keeping in touch regularly, monitoring the system and continuously improving the technology, Redflow and Off-Grid Energy show themselves as trustworthy partners for respectively the production and the installation of the batteries.\nFor the Australian families Shand and Bates, the ZCells have one more extra plus. The battery solutions are designed in Australia, and they tolerate hot conditions. The systems can handle potential changeable weather, cooling houses one day and heating them up the next. This way, they are always at ease, no matter what the conditions are.\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\n \nRedflow\u2019s zinc-bromine production facilities in Thailand\nWith both residential and commercial uses all over the world, zinc-bromine flow batteries clearly have a large influence in the energy storage sector. Redflow is responsible for producing a large part of these redox flow batteries.\nThe Australian company is not only spreading its products worldwide. They plan on expanding their production process as well. To date, Redflow\u2019s systems have been made in the US. The company is transitioning over to facilities in Thailand in order to be nearer to the target markets. Preparations are being made right now, the commercial operation is expected to begin by the end of 2017. The factory plans to produce 250 ZBM2 batteries per month, full production capacity could reach 30.000 kWh per year.\n \nThe broad range of energy storage solutions\n Besides zinc-bromine flow batteries, there are a lot of other interesting energy storage solutions. Pumped hydro energy storage is one of the modern grid-tied energy storage systems. Compressed air energy storage is quite similar, but pumps ambient air into a storage container instead of water. This idea is not as widely spread as the original water based system or as the conventional rechargeable lithium-ion battery solutions. Some systems like molten salt thermal storage are not as commercially used yet, but have potential for the future. Other ideas like non-lithium batteries work properly, but mostly stayed in the test phase. The flywheel system \u2013 a technology that stores electric energy as kinetic energy – is a neat but lesser-known method of smoothing out power delivery.\n \nBSEF supports bromine-based redox flow batteries as energy storage enablers. They have an added value for both industrial and residential projects, and they have a promising future for even more worldwide implementations and further developments. Visit our website to read more about BSEF\u2019s vision on bromine as an energy storage solution. Or have a look at our blog on the advantages of bromine-based flow-battery technologies and on how zinc bromine flow batteries make energy independent farming possible.\n\n \nWhat are your experiences, expectations or opinions about renewable energy and energy storage? \nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation. \n \n \nSOURCES\nVictorian couple live off-grid dream with ZCell\nHere are humanity\u2019s best ideas on how to store energy\nQLD home sets Redflow residential record\nAustralia\u2019s Redflow targets 30MWh annual flow battery production at new Thai factory\nThe post The worldwide rise of energy storage appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2017-12-07T08:05:05+00:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-13T15:45:37+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2-bsef-bromine-energy-storage-ZCell.jpg", "tags": [ "bromine", "bsef", "climate", "Energy storage", "flow batteries", "power generation", "renewable energy", "zinc-bromine" ] } ] }