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FAQs

  • Flow batteries, especially magnetic flow batteries with their simpler design and potentially lower costs, are a promising technology for large-scale energy storage due to their long lifespans and scalability. Research is ongoing to improve efficiency and further reduce costs.

  • Traditional flow batteries have traditionally bulky tanks and complex pumps, but magnetic flow designs offer a more compact solution. However, their efficiency and overall cost compared to other storage technologies are still under development.

  • A magnetic flow battery is a type of flow battery that uses magnetic fields to control the flow of electrolytes, potentially eliminating the need for pumps and simplifying the design. This could lead to more compact and potentially lower-cost options for large-scale energy storage.

  • No, lithium batteries are not flow batteries. Lithium batteries store energy internally through chemical changes in electrodes, while flow batteries store energy in separate tanks of liquid electrolytes. Magnetic flow batteries are a specific type of flow battery with a simpler design using magnetic fields.

  • Magnetic flow batteries, with their simpler design and potentially lower costs, are strong contenders for large-scale storage, especially for applications needing long lifespans. However, lithium batteries still dominate portability due to their higher energy density.

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According to the industry’s top research firms, the market for long-duration storage on a global basis is projected to grow exponentially in the coming decades. In California alone, the state will need to deploy between 45-55 GW of long-duration energy storage to meet its goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from electricity by 2045.