Where is Columbia Energy located?

Columbia Energy is located in Tucson, Arizona and Aiken, South Carolina.

How can energy storage be used to decarbonize the electrical grid?

Renewable energy is limited by its intermittency, as its supply may fluctuate based on weather and location. Innovative energy storage technologies are required to decarbonize the electrical grid with stability. Both batteries and dense energy carriers have attracted vast research efforts as options for large-scale energy storage.

Are flow batteries the future of energy storage?

Both batteries and dense energy carriers have attracted vast research efforts as options for large-scale energy storage. With high scalability potential and long discharge times, flow batteries, where energy is stored in the form of redox active species, can be promising.

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.

Does Columbia technology ventures have a conflict of interest?

The authors declare no financial or other conflicts of interest. They have filed a provisional patent through Columbia Technology Ventures. Columbia Engineers develop new powerful battery "fuel" -- an electrolyte that not only lasts longer but is also cheaper to produce.