What is flow batteries Europe?

Flow Batteries Europe represents flow battery stakeholders with a united voice to shape a long-term strategy for the flow battery sector. We aim to provide help to shape the legal framework for flow batteries at the EU level, contribute to the EU decision-making process as well as help to define R&D priorities.

Are flow batteries sustainable?

Storage systems with flow batteries are built from raw materials with higher availability and less environmental impact than their lithium cousins, making them more sustainable.

Are flow batteries intrinsically linked?

Because of the specific technology, stored energy in and power supplied by flow batteries are not intrinsically linked. This feature makes them especially suitable for storage systems for renewables, especially for uses with long discharge times.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are particularly versatile, with applications ranging from short-to-medium-term utility-scale grid support to commercial and industrial installations. Additionally, emerging technologies like thermal storage and flow batteries offer promising solutions for longer-duration storage.

What is the new SBB battery container?

The new SBB 1.5 battery container with 5.26 MWh storage capacity will be compatible with various European inverters and will be launched with exceptional performance and guarantee features. With the new storage solution, public utilities can also reliably provide grid services and participate in energy trading. Overview of our press releases

Should flow batteries be considered a growing technology?

Flow batteries should be considered a growing technology: further developments are needed to reduce costs and increase overall efficiency in order to rise to lithium system standards. A drop in prices in the last decade has led to the widespread diffusion of lithium batteries in storage systems.