Flow Batteries Store Energy for 12 Hours and Last Decades

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Special liquids in flow batteries store power for homes, lasting three times longer than regular home batteries during blackouts.

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Flow batteries keep power flowing for 12 hours straight, while phone-type batteries only work for 4-6 hours, says battery expert Maria Skyllas-Kazacos.

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Money spent on flow batteries worldwide will grow from $416.3 million to $1.1 billion between 2024 and 2029

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The liquid inside flow batteries keeps working for many years with good care, unlike regular batteries that need replacement.

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Flow batteries need an expensive material called vanadium to work, making them pricey for most homeowners right now.

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Australia is spending $500 million to make better batteries, and China built the biggest flow battery system ever.

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Flow batteries become cost-effective when power is needed for more than eight hours at night.

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Flow batteries need experts for upkeep and are heavy to set up, but they work well for whole neighborhoods.

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Remote areas and places with many power cuts can benefit most from these long-lasting batteries.

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Power experts say flow batteries can both store and give back energy well, but getting enough vanadium remains tough.

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