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Redox flow battery. Image by Colintheone, CC-BY-SA 4.0. George Harvey Transitioning to renewable energy and eliminating the use of fossil fuels will be far easier if we have really good battery technology. The technology we have today is vastly superior to what there was around fifty years ago, but it will […] Retailer will offer RELiON lithium batteries in over 170 stores across the U.S. In celebration of National Battery Day, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise, Batteries Plus, is pleased to announce a new agreement with global lithium battery company, RELiON Battery. The company announced today the addition of […] from CSWD Americans purchase nearly 3 billion dry-cell (alkaline or lithium) batteries every year to power radios, toys, cellular phones, watches, laptop computers, and portable power tools. (University of Illinois at Urbana, 2021) These batteries can have a second life with proper disposal. Tips on handling batteries: 1.Do not put batteries in your blue bin […] Danielle Ferguson Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries have many features that make them superior to other battery technologies. They are lightweight and versatile. They have a long lifespan and a fast recharge rate. They can also withstand cold, heat, collision, and mishandling during charging and discharging without risk of combustion. But are lithium iron phosphate […] A tree that fell due to the weight of ice in Troy, New York. Image: Wikipedia Keeping your power on when things go bump in the night. Chi Woodruff As global warming increases and sea levels rise, natural disasters are also expected to increase. Only about one fifth of U.S. and […] Commercial grid-tie array at Rek-Lis Brewing in Bethlehem NH. Photos Darren O’Meara. George Harvey The Covid-19 pandemic has had different effects on different industries. Some industries have been hit hard, and others found the time exceptionally profitable. We wanted to get a good idea of what is happening for the solar […] Recommends New Federal Policy, Support for Low- and Moderate-Income Communities, and New Finance Tools Montpelier, VT – Clean Energy Group (CEG), a national nonprofit organization that has worked on multiple battery storage issues over the last several years, has proposed a comprehensive series of new policy actions the federal government could take to accelerate […] In Hinesburg, VT, 24 LG panels enjoy clear-blue summer skies to power the home and charge the Fortress back-up-energy-storage system. Photos courtesy of Green Mountain Solar. George Harvey Fortress Power Regular readers of Green Energy Times might have read “Battery Storage Choices Grow with Fortress Power,” an article that […] Fortress Power eVault 18.5 installation. Courtesy photos. Chris Sparadeo In the past, flooded lead-acid (FLA) batteries have been the first choice for those living off-grid. Although they have historically been the backbone of remote electrification, these batteries come with tradeoffs. Off-gassing, equalization charge, hydrometer readings are concepts that off-grid homeowners have come to […] Cryogenic energy storage system. Image: Highview Power. George Harvey Two energy companies announced that they will co-develop a highly unusual energy-storage project in Vermont. It will be the first commercial cryogenic energy-storage system in the United States. It will use air that has been cooled to the point of […] |
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