What is a flow battery?
Flow Batteries - Possible Long Duration Energy Storage Solution? Flow batteries are a type of rechargeable energy storage system that uses liquid electrolytes to store and release electrical energy. They are similar to traditional batteries since they use an electrode and an electrolyte to store and release energy, but they differ in that the electrolyte is a liquid that is stored in tanks, rather than a solid that is housed within the battery itself. One of the main advantages of flow batteries is that they can be easily scaled to meet the needs of different applications. For example, a flow battery system could be designed to store a large amount of energy for a utility-scale renewable energy project, or it could be used to provide energy storage for a small off-grid system. Another advantage of flow batteries is that they can last longer than traditional batteries because the liquid electrolyte can be replaced when it becomes depleted. This means that the battery can continue to be ...