his space, and he believes they could soon be cheaper and simultaneously power things for longer than lithium-ion systems. He says they’ll be working on demonstrating the usefulness of this technology for the next few years while the technology becomes more established in the utility industry.
A battery that can hold a charge for longer, may soon be cheaper, is recyclable, and has a longer life span than lithium-ion is surely attractive. Lithium-ion won’t be replaced anytime soon when it comes to powering consumer electronics and electronic vehicles, but it could become the less-favored option for utility energy storage in the not-too-distant future. That would help states deal with extreme weather and help make sure the power keeps coming when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.
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