Flow batteries, large-scale energy storage systems, are highlighted as a solution to the intermittency of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
Unlike lithium-ion batteries suitable for smaller applications, vanadium-based flow batteries offer significantly greater storage capacity and longevity, utilizing readily available materials. Their potential to stabilize energy grids and reduce reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear power is emphasized, presenting a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative.
The article discusses the expanding global adoption of this technology and its potential to transform the energy sector. The author argues that renewable energy combined with flow battery storage is the future of energy, offering a sustainable and affordable solution.
This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Why flow batteries are going to change our energy matrix«
