Phoenix Contact partners with Endua on hydrogen energy storage

As Switzerland continues to champion renewable energy, setting unique transparency targets for 2025, innovative research is paving the way for the next generation of solar technology. A key player in this evolution is the PEARL project, a Horizon Europe initiative focused on developing flexible perovskite solar cells.

Gravity Research, a technology start-up founded by Erik Barna, has secured funding to develop an Artificial Intelligence-powered software solution for optimizing solar energy production in photovoltaic parks – the Heliotech.ai platform. https://lnkd.in/dqTHh75u

What if the energy from every step you take could be turned into electricity? Our demand for renewable energy keeps growing, and solutions will need to come from many directions. Energy-generating sidewalks show how even small, everyday actions can be part of that shift. A single step does not produce much, but in crowded places like airports or train stations the collective impact can be significant. Hundreds of people moving together can generate enough electricity to keep the lights on. It will not replace fossil fuels, but it shows how everyday actions can be reimagined as renewable energy. Innovation often begins by finding new uses for what is already around us. https://bcg.smh.re/Gni

We are pleased to introduce one of our new members: Leap Solutions ❇️ Leap Solutions delivers consulting and development services across energy technologies, with a strong focus on Power-to-X facilities, biogas plants, and energy storage systems. Alongside consulting services, Leap Solutions develops proprietary products in collaboration with researchers and technology partners. Examples include an advanced tool for precise and autonomous impedance analysis in power circuits already used by several European TSOs to support grid stability. Leap combines technical expertise with a pragmatic approach, helping clients navigate complex energy projects from concept to implementation. Their work bridges innovation and real-world application, ensuring solutions are ambitious, reliable, and actively support the global energy transition.

https://lnkd.in/e-dsEzpB 🔋 When Batteries Meet Hydrogen: A New Hybrid Frontier in Clean Energy A Swiss company is pushing the envelope by combining battery systems + hydrogen technologies — marrying the advantages of both. The result? Enhanced flexibility, energy storage, and clean power solutions that respond to a wider range of applications. ⚙️ Key Takeaways • Batteries still dominate short-term storage and fast response; hydrogen adds high-density, long-duration capability • The hybrid combo can better smooth out renewables, enable deeper decarbonization, and improve grid resilience • Particularly promising for heavy industry, long-duration backup, microgrids, and remote power needs This is the kind of hybrid thinking we need in the Advanced Industrial Revolution — not “one size fits all” energy, but integrated architectures that leverage each technology’s strength. #Hydrogen #Batteries #EnergyStorage #CleanTech #Innovation #GridResilience #HybridEnergy

Liquid air powers green future The world's first commercial-scale liquid air energy storage facility is set to power up in the UK next year. Built by Highview Power near Manchester, the facility aims to accelerate the energy transition by storing excess renewable energy for later use. The process involves cooling and compressing air into liquid form, which is then re-expanded to drive turbines and generate electricity. Highview Power says the technology will help countries replace fossil fuels. Research suggests that liquid air energy storage holds strong potential as a solution for critically needed long-duration energy storage.

In Energy Storage... Diversity Matters. 💡 The necessity of modern grids is not just storage capacity, but the right type of storage for the right job. A singular approach to energy storage creates bottlenecks and severely limits system resilience. To ensure stability and reliability, we must strategically deploy solutions across all timeframes Very Short-Duration (Milliseconds to Minutes) Technologies like Supercapacitors (or Flywheels) provide instant power for frequency regulation, acting as the grid's immediate reaction force to maintain power quality. Short-Duration (Minutes to ~4 Hours) Lithium-ion batteries excel here, perfect for peak shaving, rapid system stabilization, and managing short-term energy arbitrage. Medium-Duration (~4 Hours to Days) This emerging category is critical for shifting renewables and filling gaps. Solutions include Flow Batteries, Pumped Thermal Storage, and certain advanced chemistries. Long-Duration (Days to Weeks/Months) These technologies are essential for multi-day reliability and seasonal balancing. They include established solutions like Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS), which dominates globally, alongside developing options like Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and Green Hydrogen. The scale of the energy transition demands a full toolbox, not just a single hammer. We must champion the entire spectrum of energy storage innovation.