BESS Design and Planning
Over the past months I travelled through the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and China, and the insights below come directly from the conferences, workshops and meetings I had with project…
Aging of Li-ion Batteries: Insights from Recent Research
The topic of Li-ion battery aging continues to fuel conversations in the energy storage industry. While this article does not aim to provide a comprehensive overview of battery aging (as…
Batteries and Hydrogen – A Real World Example of the Unnecessary Battle
In the transition to renewable energy, batteries and hydrogen technologies are often viewed as competing solutions. However, this perceived rivalry is not only unnecessary but potentially counterproductive to achieving a…
From BattXcel to Stratosphere
Gabriela Bergiel, a talented student at AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, is taking battery research to new heights—literally. As an alumna of the BattXcel Pro offered by…
Why do Li-ion batteries catch fire?
Li-ion batteries can catch fire or explode due to a thermal runaway, often triggered by overcharging, physical damage, or manufacturing defects. Implementing robust safety measures can significantly reduce these risks…