New Energy Portable Batteries

Are next-generation batteries the future of energy?

With global energy needs evolving, next-generation batteries are poised to play a pivotal role in enabling a sustainable and efficient future. Current mainstream battery technologies, particularly lithium-ion batteries, are grappling with significant limitations that affect their wider adoption.

Could a new energy source make batteries more powerful?

Columbia Engineers have developed a new, more powerful “fuel” for batteries—an electrolyte that is not only longer-lasting but also cheaper to produce. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are essential for the future of our planet, but they face a major hurdle: they don’t consistently generate power when demand is high.

Can K-Na/S batteries save energy?

In a new study recently published 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.

What is a battery used for?

These batteries are particularly well-suited for large-scale energy storage systems, such as renewable energy grids and stationary storage solutions. With ongoing advancements in energy density and charge efficiency, they also hold potential for applications in electric vehicles and portable electronics.

Who makes BYD batteries?

BYD is the world's leading producer of rechargeable batteries: NiMH batteries, Lithium-ion batteries and NCM batteries. BYD owns the complete supply chain layout from mineral battery cells to battery packs. These batteries have a wide variety of uses including consumer electronics, new energy vehicles and energy storage.

What are alternative batteries?

In addition, alternative batteries are being developed that reduce reliance on rare earth metals. These include solid-state batteries that replace the Li-Ion battery’s liquid electrolyte with a solid electrolyte, resulting in a more efficient and safer battery.