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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.

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As per this recent art\"\"icle by the Business Reporter, bromine flow batteries are an innovative and efficient energy storage solution

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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.

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For 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.

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This tenth annual edition will be held from the 9th\u00a0until the 11th\u00a0of July in Lyon, France\u00a0at the Lyon Convention Centre.

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Would 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!

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What is the International Flow Battery Forum?

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The International Flow Battery Forum is a 3-day conference dedicated to flow batteries.

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The 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.

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Who will discuss what?

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The 2019 programme will be looking at wh\"\"at is happening in the industry from the perspectives of manufacturers, developers, as well as users of flow batteries:

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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.

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Follow the International Flow Battery Forum on Twitter.

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SOURCES

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https://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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The post Meet BSEF at the International Flow Battery Forum appeared first on Let's talk bromine.

\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/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).

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FlowCamp\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.

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For 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.

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\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.

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What is FlowCamp?

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FlowCamp 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.

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The 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.

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Training of the PhD students

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All 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.

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Furthermore, 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.

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PhD 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

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What is the goal of the program?

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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.

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BSEF actively supports and encourages the fact that students and professionals receive the chance to conduct research on new bromine-related technologies.

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Visit our website if you would like to know more about bromine and its applications.

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SOURCES
\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/

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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.

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Are 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.

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As 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.

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Come and find our booth at the conference. We would love to see you there and discuss new insights and innovations!

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Why is energy storage important?

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Ideally 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.

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Efforts for a smooth energy transition

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The 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.

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About ESGC

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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.

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The 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.

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Bromine-based storage technologies

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Elestor 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.

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If 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.

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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.

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SOURCES
\nhttps://ease.events.idloom.com/esgc2018
\nhttp://www.elestor.nl/
\nhttp://bsef.com/

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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.

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Solving the energy storage problem

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The 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?

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More 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.

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Meeting with Elestor

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To 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.

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Discover more about it in the video below:

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Higher demand for renewable energy

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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.

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Clean energy

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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.

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Cheaper energy storage

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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.

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Elestor 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.

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\"Elestor

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Elestor storage system, model GEN2

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How does a redox flow battery work?

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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.

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Energy 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.

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The batteries can quickly be recharged by replacing the electrolyte liquid, which is stored outside of the cell.

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What are the advantages of bromine-based technologies?

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Redox flow batteries based on bromine technologies:

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\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

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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.

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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/

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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/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": "

ZINC-BROMINE FLOW BATTERIES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE\u00a0

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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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What we already know about bromine as an energy storage enabler

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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\u2019s ZCell battery for residential off-grid energy storage

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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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\u201cTree changers\u201d chose energy efficient and conscious living

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\"bsefAdrian 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.

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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.

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This 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!

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The 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 largest Australian residential energy storage system

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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.

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Besides 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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Why the ZCell battery storage solutions pay off

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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.

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For 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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Redflow\u2019s zinc-bromine production facilities in Thailand

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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.

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The 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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The broad range of energy storage solutions

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\"bsef 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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BSEF 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.
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Victorian 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

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\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" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/09/07/the-photon-farmers-bromine-battery-technology/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/09/07/the-photon-farmers-bromine-battery-technology/", "title": "The Photon Farmer\u2019s bromine battery technology", "content_html": "

HOW ZINC BROMINE FLOW BATTERIES MAKE GRID\u00a0INDEPENDENT FARMING POSSIBLE

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Renewable, low-carbon energy systems are part of the strategy to address global climate change while meeting our energy needs But we are not there yet with these climate friendly systems. Lots of electricity is not consumed at the time it is produced. More energy storage is needed so that it is not wasted and it can be provided continuously. Clever energy storage strategies and systems are needed. One such example is the Photon Farmer. A farmer cannot depend on when the sun shines or when the wind blows to milk his cows.

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Farms, the ideal locations for solar and wind energy storage

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To run a farm, a lot of energy is needed. Our traditional energy system is based on large, central production facilities and many small users. The production of energy is then in line with the demand. Optimally matching supply and demand is not that self-evident with renewable energy. Here is where bromine-based flow battery technologies\u00a0can help. The Photon Farmer\u00a0\u2013 a dairy farm located in Vierakker in the eastern Netherlands \u2013 is now testing this revolutionary energy storage system. The 57.5-hectare family-owned sustainable and highly automated farm houses 100 cows, and has a large shed roof with a 50kW rooftop solar system. Just as most farms, there\u2019s even paddock space for windmills if needed.

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What is the aim of this project ? To make this farm become completely grid\u00a0independent, and to explore the best business model for storage of locally produced renewable energy. Positive results should serve as an example for other projects inside and outside the agricultural business. With this goal in mind, the Photon Farmer has obtained financial backing from the European Union.

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Bromine-based flow batteries are making it happen

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The Photon Farmer\u00a0is the first project in its region to test the Redflow ZBM2 intelligent battery management system, and to profit by it.

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The Redflow ZBM2 battery is a bromine-based flow battery. It is the ultimate renewable solution for smart grid energy management. The advantages of this energy storage system are notable. Decreasing power demand at peak hours lowers the electricity usage. By deploying power when it is needed the most, energy waste is minimized. And users are assured that operations can continue in the event of power outage.

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Redflow\u2019s unique battery is fire safe and non-flammable – because of both its design and the used bromine electrolyte \u2013 and can operate at\u00a0high ambient temperatures. With the 100% daily depth of discharge and the delivery of 10 kWh of sustained storage (warranted for 10 years), the flow battery delivers superior energy storage performance. On top of that, there is no loss of energy storage capacity over time. The battery components are easily recyclable or re-usable. Read more about the role of bromine in flow batteries in our article \u201cBromine as energy storage enabler\u201d.

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The reduction of the impact of energy consumption through improved efficiency, and successful deployment of renewable sources, present both financial growth and environmental benefits. That is why \u2013 in 2016 – the unique storage design was nominated for the Responsible Care Award by the VNCI, and why BSEF supports this innovation in energy storage.

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The global success of renewable energy storage

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This project is the first of its kind in this part of Europe. But Redflow ZBM2 batteries are sold and already globally installed. In Austria, Germany, Portugal and Spain, large-scale telecommunications, industrial and commercial applications use the storage systems. The battery is even used in homes in Australia.

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A progressive project, a unique cooperation

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Six parties came together for this unique test. The cooperation consists of a project initiator and system integrator (Trinergie), an agricultural entrepreneur (the Photon Farmer), a chemical company specialized in the development of electrolytes for Redox Flow batteries (ICL – BSEF member), an energy trading company (AgroEnergy), the measuring and control engineering department of the university of applied science (HAN) and farmers organization LTO-Noord. This project was the first of its kind in its region, and in all probability not the last.

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Dutch farm deploys six Redflow batteries – Redflow

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Redflow zinc bromine batteries tapped for Dutch solar-powered dairy – one step off the grid

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ICL Deploys Bromine-based Battery Technology For Energy Storage – Cision PR Newswire

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The post The Photon Farmer’s bromine battery technology appeared first on Let's talk bromine.

\n", "content_text": "HOW ZINC BROMINE FLOW BATTERIES MAKE GRID\u00a0INDEPENDENT FARMING POSSIBLE\nRenewable, low-carbon energy systems are part of the strategy to address global climate change while meeting our energy needs But we are not there yet with these climate friendly systems. Lots of electricity is not consumed at the time it is produced. More energy storage is needed so that it is not wasted and it can be provided continuously. Clever energy storage strategies and systems are needed. One such example is the Photon Farmer. A farmer cannot depend on when the sun shines or when the wind blows to milk his cows. \n \nFarms, the ideal locations for solar and wind energy storage\nTo run a farm, a lot of energy is needed. Our traditional energy system is based on large, central production facilities and many small users. The production of energy is then in line with the demand. Optimally matching supply and demand is not that self-evident with renewable energy. Here is where bromine-based flow battery technologies\u00a0can help. The Photon Farmer\u00a0\u2013 a dairy farm located in Vierakker in the eastern Netherlands \u2013 is now testing this revolutionary energy storage system. The 57.5-hectare family-owned sustainable and highly automated farm houses 100 cows, and has a large shed roof with a 50kW rooftop solar system. Just as most farms, there\u2019s even paddock space for windmills if needed.\nWhat is the aim of this project ? To make this farm become completely grid\u00a0independent, and to explore the best business model for storage of locally produced renewable energy. Positive results should serve as an example for other projects inside and outside the agricultural business. With this goal in mind, the Photon Farmer has obtained financial backing from the European Union.\n\nBromine-based flow batteries are making it happen\nThe Photon Farmer\u00a0is the first project in its region to test the Redflow ZBM2 intelligent battery management system, and to profit by it.\nThe Redflow ZBM2 battery is a bromine-based flow battery. It is the ultimate renewable solution for smart grid energy management. The advantages of this energy storage system are notable. Decreasing power demand at peak hours lowers the electricity usage. By deploying power when it is needed the most, energy waste is minimized. And users are assured that operations can continue in the event of power outage.\nRedflow\u2019s unique battery is fire safe and non-flammable – because of both its design and the used bromine electrolyte \u2013 and can operate at\u00a0high ambient temperatures. With the 100% daily depth of discharge and the delivery of 10 kWh of sustained storage (warranted for 10 years), the flow battery delivers superior energy storage performance. On top of that, there is no loss of energy storage capacity over time. The battery components are easily recyclable or re-usable. Read more about the role of bromine in flow batteries in our article \u201cBromine as energy storage enabler\u201d.\nThe reduction of the impact of energy consumption through improved efficiency, and successful deployment of renewable sources, present both financial growth and environmental benefits. That is why \u2013 in 2016 – the unique storage design was nominated for the Responsible Care Award by the VNCI, and why BSEF supports this innovation in energy storage.\n\n \n \nThe global success of renewable energy storage\nThis project is the first of its kind in this part of Europe. But Redflow ZBM2 batteries are sold and already globally installed. In Austria, Germany, Portugal and Spain, large-scale telecommunications, industrial and commercial applications use the storage systems. The battery is even used in homes in Australia.\n \nA progressive project, a unique cooperation\nSix parties came together for this unique test. The cooperation consists of a project initiator and system integrator (Trinergie), an agricultural entrepreneur (the Photon Farmer), a chemical company specialized in the development of electrolytes for Redox Flow batteries (ICL – BSEF member), an energy trading company (AgroEnergy), the measuring and control engineering department of the university of applied science (HAN) and farmers organization LTO-Noord. This project was the first of its kind in its region, and in all probability not the last.\n \n \nDo you see potential for these flow battery storage systems, and where would you see these innovations happen? \nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation. \n \n \nSOURCES\nDutch farm deploys six Redflow batteries – Redflow\nRedflow zinc bromine batteries tapped for Dutch solar-powered dairy – one step off the grid\nICL Deploys Bromine-based Battery Technology For Energy Storage – Cision PR Newswire\nThe post The Photon Farmer’s bromine battery technology appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2017-09-07T08:14:10+00:00", "date_modified": "2017-09-07T14:37:03+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/2017/09/The-photon-farmer-energy-storage-bsef-bromine-1-1.jpg", "tags": [ "bromine", "bsef", "climate", "Energy storage", "flow batteries", "photon farmer", "renewable energy", "zinc-bromine" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/09/07/bromine-as-energy-storage-enabler/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/09/07/bromine-as-energy-storage-enabler/", "title": "Bromine as energy storage enabler", "content_html": "

THE ADVANTAGES OF BROMINE-BASED FLOW-BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES

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Today, in 2017, about 7.5 billion people live on our earth. The world population increases each day. By 2050, things are about to get really cosy. It is expected that then, 9.7 billion people will populate our planet. To provide maintenance for this inhabitation, energy is needed. A lot of energy. But what is the best way to generate power to the benefit of our environment? And can we store this precious energy in an efficient manner?

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The power generation shift towards climate friendly systems

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The power generation sector is undergoing a major transformation, diversifying its energy mix. Today, a lot of the energy is generated by fossil-energy-based centralized power systems. 40% of the world\u2019s electricity is still generated by coal-fired plants. However, thanks to\u00a0bromine,\u00a0this source of energy can be made cleaner and safer.

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But the real future focus in power generation is on low-carbon, renewable-energy-based systems. The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement\u00a0aims to avoid global temperature increases, by making a shift towards these climate friendly systems.

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Renewable energy storage systems: energy- and lifesavers

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As the supply of renewable energy grows, energy storage (the capture of energy produced at a point in\u00a0time, for use at a later time) becomes more important. Today, only 4% of the power generation globally comes from wind and solar energy. This share may grow to 20% or possibly even 40% by 2060, because of ingenious energy storage systems.

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Renewable\u00a0energy has a variable\u00a0production\u00a0nature and cannot always be consumed at the time it is produced. Wind power is uncertain, and solar power is only available during daylight hours, while demand often peaks after sunset. On top of that, the current grid capacity is not able to cope with the growing volumes of renewable power and the increasing demand for it. The lack of continuity in the supply makes the energy hard to retain, which is a missed opportunity. In 2014 alone, enough energy to power 375.000 homes for a year was produced but not used. Therefore, the incapacity of the grid system to utilize all the newly generated power is a big deficiency for our climate friendly future.

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That is why storage systems are not only an energy-, but also a lifesaver. Storage systems supply more flexibility and balancing to the grid, providing back-up to the intermittent renewable energy. The energy can then be used without the demand for a continuous connection to the grid. Expanding the energy storage capacity helps to fully exploit the growing options of renewable energy. This method of improving efficiency improving and reducing costs,\u00a0gives customers the freedom to manage their own power needs.

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How bromine is used for the increased demand in energy storage

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Currently, there is a limited storage of electricity relative to the increasing demand. Pumped hydro storage (PHS) is a globally used storage solution. At times of low electrical demand, water is pumped from a lower source into a higher reservoir. Once the demand grows, water is released back into a lower reservoir, generating energy. Further growth of PHS is unfortunately not sufficient to fulfil the projected requirements. Bromine-based technologies\u00a0are one potential solution to meet these growing needs.

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Bromine-based technologies are a highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy storage solution. It makes energy from renewable sources successfully manageable. The technology minimizes energy loss, reduces energy use and costs and secures supply. That is why it is the perfect mechanism for grid, facility or back-up/stand-by storage.

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The advantages of bromine-based storage technologies

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The battery systems release energy continuously at a high rate of discharge for up to 10 hours or more. The high energy density increases the storage capacity of each battery. They have no self-discharge, as there is no reaction outside of the reaction chamber. Because the chemical reaction in flow batteries is reversible, they can be recharged easily and quickly without replacing the electro-active material. On top of that, the batteries can be recharged over 10.000 times. The option to decouple power and energy offers the desired flexibility.

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How bromine-based flow batteries work

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Bromine flow batteries operate by passing a solution over a membrane, where ions are exchanged to charge and discharge the cell. They typically include zinc-bromine (Zn-Br) or more recently hydrogen bromide (HBr).

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The zinc-bromine flow battery is a hybrid flow battery fuelled by the reaction between two chemicals dissolved in liquids, namely zinc and bromide. The rechargeable fuel cell exists of two compartments (one for the positive electrode reactions, one for the negative) separated by a micro-porous polyolefin membrane. The battery reversibly converts chemical energy directly into electricity. Aqueous zinc bromide flows through it, generating a charge by moving electrons back and forth, thus generating energy. During discharge, Zn and Br combine into zinc bromide, generating 1.8 volt across each cell. When electricity is stored, the battery is charging, and metallic zinc is externally deposited as a thin film on one side of the carbon\u2013plastic composite electrode.

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The net efficiency of this battery is about 75%. Zn-Br batteries offer the high cell voltages of flow batteries, while releasing two electrons per atom of Zinc. This gives them the highest energy density among currently available flow batteries.

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Successful bromine-zinc battery deployments

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Large sites around the world are using bromine flow batteries to balance their energy deficiencies, because of their extended duration, reliability and low cost. At the Marine Corps Air station in Miramar (California), energy security is now guaranteed, energy efficiency has been promoted and the reliance on fossil fuels is reduced. It was the US Department of Defence that chose to use bromine-based storage technologies for this military microgrid.

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Another example in Europe of the innovative battery technology is the Photons Farmer, a solar energy-storing farm in the Netherlands

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At BSEF, we are excited to see climate friendly systems and clever storage solutions grow. Read more about our vision on energy, and the role of bromine in energy storage.

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What are your experiences, expectations or opinions about renewable energy and energy storage?

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Do not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.

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\n", "content_text": "THE ADVANTAGES OF BROMINE-BASED FLOW-BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES\n\nToday, in 2017, about 7.5 billion people live on our earth. The world population increases each day. By 2050, things are about to get really cosy. It is expected that then, 9.7 billion people will populate our planet. To provide maintenance for this inhabitation, energy is needed. A lot of energy. But what is the best way to generate power to the benefit of our environment? And can we store this precious energy in an efficient manner?\n \n\nThe power generation shift towards climate friendly systems\nThe power generation sector is undergoing a major transformation, diversifying its energy mix. Today, a lot of the energy is generated by fossil-energy-based centralized power systems. 40% of the world\u2019s electricity is still generated by coal-fired plants. However, thanks to\u00a0bromine,\u00a0this source of energy can be made cleaner and safer.\nBut the real future focus in power generation is on low-carbon, renewable-energy-based systems. The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement\u00a0aims to avoid global temperature increases, by making a shift towards these climate friendly systems.\n \nRenewable energy storage systems: energy- and lifesavers\nAs the supply of renewable energy grows, energy storage (the capture of energy produced at a point in\u00a0time, for use at a later time) becomes more important. Today, only 4% of the power generation globally comes from wind and solar energy. This share may grow to 20% or possibly even 40% by 2060, because of ingenious energy storage systems.\nRenewable\u00a0energy has a variable\u00a0production\u00a0nature and cannot always be consumed at the time it is produced. Wind power is uncertain, and solar power is only available during daylight hours, while demand often peaks after sunset. On top of that, the current grid capacity is not able to cope with the growing volumes of renewable power and the increasing demand for it. The lack of continuity in the supply makes the energy hard to retain, which is a missed opportunity. In 2014 alone, enough energy to power 375.000 homes for a year was produced but not used. Therefore, the incapacity of the grid system to utilize all the newly generated power is a big deficiency for our climate friendly future.\nThat is why storage systems are not only an energy-, but also a lifesaver. Storage systems supply more flexibility and balancing to the grid, providing back-up to the intermittent renewable energy. The energy can then be used without the demand for a continuous connection to the grid. Expanding the energy storage capacity helps to fully exploit the growing options of renewable energy. This method of improving efficiency improving and reducing costs,\u00a0gives customers the freedom to manage their own power needs.\n\n\n \nHow bromine is used for the increased demand in energy storage\nCurrently, there is a limited storage of electricity relative to the increasing demand. Pumped hydro storage (PHS) is a globally used storage solution. At times of low electrical demand, water is pumped from a lower source into a higher reservoir. Once the demand grows, water is released back into a lower reservoir, generating energy. Further growth of PHS is unfortunately not sufficient to fulfil the projected requirements. Bromine-based technologies\u00a0are one potential solution to meet these growing needs.\nBromine-based technologies are a highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy storage solution. It makes energy from renewable sources successfully manageable. The technology minimizes energy loss, reduces energy use and costs and secures supply. That is why it is the perfect mechanism for grid, facility or back-up/stand-by storage.\n \nThe advantages of bromine-based storage technologies\nThe battery systems release energy continuously at a high rate of discharge for up to 10 hours or more. The high energy density increases the storage capacity of each battery. They have no self-discharge, as there is no reaction outside of the reaction chamber. Because the chemical reaction in flow batteries is reversible, they can be recharged easily and quickly without replacing the electro-active material. On top of that, the batteries can be recharged over 10.000 times. The option to decouple power and energy offers the desired flexibility.\n \nHow bromine-based flow batteries work\n\n Bromine flow batteries operate by passing a solution over a membrane, where ions are exchanged to charge and discharge the cell. They typically include zinc-bromine (Zn-Br) or more recently hydrogen bromide (HBr).\nThe zinc-bromine flow battery is a hybrid flow battery fuelled by the reaction between two chemicals dissolved in liquids, namely zinc and bromide. The rechargeable fuel cell exists of two compartments (one for the positive electrode reactions, one for the negative) separated by a micro-porous polyolefin membrane. The battery reversibly converts chemical energy directly into electricity. Aqueous zinc bromide flows through it, generating a charge by moving electrons back and forth, thus generating energy. During discharge, Zn and Br combine into zinc bromide, generating 1.8 volt across each cell. When electricity is stored, the battery is charging, and metallic zinc is externally deposited as a thin film on one side of the carbon\u2013plastic composite electrode.\nThe net efficiency of this battery is about 75%. Zn-Br batteries offer the high cell voltages of flow batteries, while releasing two electrons per atom of Zinc. This gives them the highest energy density among currently available flow batteries.\n\n \nSuccessful bromine-zinc battery deployments\nLarge sites around the world are using bromine flow batteries to balance their energy deficiencies, because of their extended duration, reliability and low cost. At the Marine Corps Air station in Miramar (California), energy security is now guaranteed, energy efficiency has been promoted and the reliance on fossil fuels is reduced. It was the US Department of Defence that chose to use bromine-based storage technologies for this military microgrid.\nAnother example in Europe of the innovative battery technology is the Photons Farmer, a solar energy-storing farm in the Netherlands\nAt BSEF, we are excited to see climate friendly systems and clever storage solutions grow. Read more about our vision on energy, and the role of bromine in energy storage.\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 \nThe post Bromine as energy storage enabler appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2017-09-07T08:13:10+00:00", "date_modified": "2017-09-07T14:54:20+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/2017/09/BSEF-bromine-energy-storage-renewable-energy-1.png", "tags": [ "bromine", "bsef", "climate", "Energy storage", "flow batteries", "photon farmer", "power generation", "renewable energy", "zinc-bromine" ] } ] }