Solid state battery makers Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba

Are solid-state batteries finally ready to live up to the hype?

Harvard researchers have made a solid-state battery that charges in ten minutes and lasts for 30 years, but the much-hyped technology remains a long-horizon solution for the energy transition.

Can solid-state batteries revolutionise the battery industry?

Overall, solid-state batteries have the potential to revolutionise the battery industry by offering improved performance, safety and longevity compared with traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Are Bonaire and Sint-Eustatius honoured?

Late last week, the good news was received that the project proposals of Bonaire, Sint-Eustatius and Saba were honoured. They are the only islands in the Caribbean whose proposals made it through the selection.

What is a solid state battery?

Unlike lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes, solid-state batteries employ solid electrodes and a solid electrolyte. This design minimizes the risk of leakage and thermal runaway, leading to safer and more stable batteries.

What is the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance doing to develop solid-state batteries?

In 2018, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance announced a significant investment of US$26 billion to develop solid-state batteries. This collaboration leverages the combined expertise of these three automotive giants, potentially accelerating progress in solid-state battery development.

Are solid-state batteries a problem?

“The current challenge of solid-state batteries is implementation and scale-up, rather than getting something even better at the cell level,” says Lombardo.