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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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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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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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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" ] }, { "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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The post Bromine as energy storage enabler appeared first on Let's talk bromine.

\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" ] } ] }