Recent progress in zinc-bromine flow battery energy storage technologies

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4239.2013.01.003

Abstract

Abstract: The use of zinc-bromine flow battery technologies has a number of advantages for large-scale electrical energy storage applications including low cost, long service life and environmental friendliness. It has a huge potential for a high extent of renewable energy penetration, distributed generation and smart grid. This paper briefly introduces the principle and component configuration of zinc-bromine flow batteries, analyzes their characteristics, and reviews recent state-of-art development in the area. Finally, recommendations for future research are proposed.

Key words: zinc-bromine flow battery, distributed generation, micro-porous separator, smart grid

CLC Number:

TM911

MENG Lin. Recent progress in zinc-bromine flow battery energy storage technologies[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2013, 2(1): 35-41.

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