Transforming hopes into reality for Energy Storage
Greenhouse gases are the main cause of current climate changes. Global warming and the rising of sea levels, accompanied by extreme climate-related events, lead to abrupt and irreversible changes in human life and natural systems. One of the most important causes of global warming is the emission of CO2, which is mostly a result of burning fossil fuels. The transition to renewable energy sources and electric and hybrid mobility, which are cleaner and more sustainable, is a critical step to slow down the climate changes and to overcome the energy crisis. Among different energy storage technologies, battery energy storage systems are finding an increasingly important place as the energy storage system of choice:
- They can be used at all levels in the electric grid
- They are apt for both on-grid and off-grid applications
- They do not need complex infrastructure
- They can offer mobile and scalable solutions
- They are flexible and have high speed of deployment.
The battery technologies are expected to comply not only with the technical requirements, but also with the economic constraints in order to be able to compete with non-renewable, fossil fuel energy technologies. Furthermore, the sensitive aspects of the supply of critical raw materials, safety, reliability and recyclability are now at the forefront of the discussions and should be addressed inherently in all the battery technologies to be developed.
ZINC-BASED BATTERIES PROMISE :
Safety
Zn-based battery chemistry has environmental and physical safety advantages over lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. Zn batteries are non-flammable and fail-safe and therefore are recommended in applications like transport and mobility, where physical safety is essential. There is no risk of electrolyte explosion nor thermal runaway.
Affordability
Inherently less expensive because of the abundance of the raw materials, zinc batteries have a very competitive cost compared to Li-ion. The safety of this chemistry generates no additional costs related to the risks usually associated with batteries.
Sustainability
Our zinc electrodes are100% recyclable and made with commonly-available materials without the need for expensive dismantling or disposal. They contain no lead, cadmium or mercury, and present no threat to the environment.
High performance
Higher specific energy, higher power density and higher efficiency means a battery that is as powerful as you need. Our technology offers dramatically higher energy density than lead-acid batteries and comparable energy density to sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries. The Ni-Zn battery chemistry excels at high discharge rates while retaining thermal stability and is also capable of fast recharging, a key benefit for many applications including motive power where high charge acceptance is necessary.
A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CHARACTERISTICS:
High energy and power performance : just after Li-ion
Low cost : just after lead-acid batteries
Fully safe behavior
Environmentally friendly (recyclable and abundant)