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Can K-Na/S batteries save energy?

In a new study published September 5 by Nature Communications, the team used K-Na/S batteries that combine inexpensive, readily-found elements -- potassium (K) and sodium (Na), together with sulfur (S) -- to create a low-cost, high-energy solution for long-duration energy storage.

Can K-Na/S batteries store energy?

A new study published in Nature Communications demonstrates that K-Na/S batteries can store energy using inexpensive and readily-found elements: potassium (K), sodium (Na), and sulfur (S). This creates a low-cost, high-energy solution for long-duration energy storage.

Are batteries the future of energy storage?

Developments in batteries and other energy storage technology have accelerated to a seemingly head-spinning pace recently — even for the scientists, investors, and business leaders at the forefront of the industry. After all, just two decades ago, batteries were widely believed to be destined for use only in small objects like laptops and watches.

Are electrochemical battery storage systems sustainable?

Electrochemical battery storage systems possess the third highest installed capacity of 2.03 GW, indicating their significant potential to contribute to the implementation of sustainable energy .

Are energy storage systems a viable solution to a low-carbon economy?

In order to mitigate climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy, such ambitious targets highlight the urgency of collective action. To meet these gaps and maintain a balance between electricity production and demand, energy storage systems (ESSs) are considered to be the most practical and efficient solutions.

How do scientists keep energy in reserve for lean times?

Researchers are designing new technologies, from reinvented batteries to compressed air and spinning wheels, to keep energy in reserve for the lean times. Sandia National Laboratories researchers Leo Small, back right, and Erik Spoerke, back left, observe as Martha Gross, front, works in an argon glove box on their lab-scale sodium iodide battery.