"If there was any doubt remaining that Alberta's nearly seven-month moratorium on renewable-energy projects was a political decision — made in the halls of power rather than in the offices of expertise — it was erased by internal documents released to the public last week."
My latest analysis for CBC, based on original reporting by @drewanderson for @thenarwhal
With this catalytic funding, our small collaboration to develop an open-source flow battery for stationary energy storage can further develop. We're planning on finalizing our small-scale benchtop kit (for R&D/educational use) before going to a larger cell design.
Very grateful for their support and belief in the project.
"Natron Energy has deployed plenty of their sodium-ion batteries. In October 2023, the company announced it would deploy its batteries as a back-up for Microgrid Encorp’s multi-megawatt power platforms. Natron also announced in December 2023 that it would be deploying its batteries in fast-charging EV stations in 2024."
90-GWh thermal energy storage facility could heat a city for a year
"An energy supplier in #Finland has announced the upcoming construction of an underground seasonal thermal #EnergyStorage facility about the size of two Madison Square Gardens that could meet the heating demands of a medium-sized city for up to a year."