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Beyond Li-ion Batteries for Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 June 2022

Garrett P. Wheeler
Affiliation:
Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York
Lei Wang
Affiliation:
Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York
Amy C. Marschilok
Affiliation:
Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York and Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Summary

In order to improve the resiliency of the grid and to enable integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, the utilization of battery systems to store energy for later demand is of the utmost importance. The implementation of grid-scale electrical energy storage systems can aid in peak shaving and load leveling, voltage and frequency regulation, as well as emergency power supply. Although the predominant battery chemistry currently used is Li-ion; due to cost, safety and sourcing concerns, incorporation of other battery technologies is of interest for expanding the breadth and depth of battery storage system installations. This Element discusses existing technologies beyond Li-ion battery storage chemistries that have seen grid-scale deployment, as well as several other promising battery technologies, and analyzes their chemistry mechanisms, battery construction and design, and corresponding advantages and disadvantages.
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Beyond Li-ion Batteries for Grid-Scale Energy Storage
  • Garrett P. Wheeler, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York, Lei Wang, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York, Amy C. Marschilok, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York and Stony Brook University, State University of New York
  • Online ISBN: 9781009030359
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Beyond Li-ion Batteries for Grid-Scale Energy Storage
  • Garrett P. Wheeler, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York, Lei Wang, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York, Amy C. Marschilok, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York and Stony Brook University, State University of New York
  • Online ISBN: 9781009030359
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Beyond Li-ion Batteries for Grid-Scale Energy Storage
  • Garrett P. Wheeler, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York, Lei Wang, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York, Amy C. Marschilok, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York and Stony Brook University, State University of New York
  • Online ISBN: 9781009030359
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