There is a lot of discussion about whether macrogrids or microgrids will be the key to the renewable energy revolution. Some argue we need a vast array of high voltageContinue Reading
There are batteries and there are supercapacitors. Both do the same thing — store electrical energy. Batteries charge relatively slowly and discharge slowly. Supercapacitors charge quickly and discharge quickly. BatteriesContinue Reading
The rise of intermittent power sources such as solar and wind brings along the challenges in planning and operation of the power systems. The problem of intermittent power generation dueContinue Reading
BMW has begun releasing details about the i4 sedan it intends to bring to market in 2021. The new car will come with an 80 kWh battery capable of pushingContinue Reading
People in parts of Western Australia will soon be able to see the sky without the poles and wires that carry electricity to every home and business on the electricalContinue Reading
Batteries and battery cells are imported from the likes of China and the US. With plans to ensure that 30% of India’s vehicles are electrically powered by 2030, the demandContinue Reading
Non-conventional energy sources, like Solar, Wind, and Hydro, among others, do not have a constant production. For instance, while it might not be possible to harness the power of theContinue Reading
Vanadium flow batteries are viewed by some as the front runner for energy storage solutions because of their reliability and battery life. But the cost is still one of theContinue Reading
