How much did shell invest in MGA Thermal?

From pv magazine Australia Shell has committed approximately AUD 580,000 ($400,000) to MGA Thermal to help finance the construction of a 5 MWh thermal energy storage pilot project. It aims to showcase the potential of the Australian company’s technology to store large amounts of energy as heat over long periods.

What are aluminum redox batteries?

Aluminum redox batteries represent a distinct category of energy storage systems relying on redox (reduction-oxidation) reactions to store and release electrical energy. Their distinguishing feature lies in the fact that these redox reactions take place directly within the electrolyte solution, encompassing the entire electrochemical cell.

Are aluminum alloy sheets suitable for lithium-ion battery cases?

At HDM, we have developed aluminum alloy sheets that are perfect for cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch-shaped lithium-ion battery cases based on the current application of lithium-ion batteries in various fields. Our aluminum alloy materials are user-friendly, compatible with various deep-drawing processes.

Can redox systems enhance the energy storage characteristics of Al-ion-based systems?

In essence, these studies demonstrated that the utilization of specific materials and redox systems can lead to pseudocapacitive behavior, which enhances the energy storage characteristics of Al-ion-based systems, resembling the fast charge and discharge capabilities typically associated with supercapacitors.

What are MGA Thermal energy storage blocks?

MGA’s patented thermal energy storage blocks, about the size of a large house brick, consist of small alloy particles embedded within graphite-based blocks enclosed in a fully insulated system. Once heated, the alloy particles can store heat for days with minimal energy loss.

Can aluminum batteries be used as rechargeable energy storage?

Secondly, the potential of aluminum (Al) batteries as rechargeable energy storage is underscored by their notable volumetric capacity attributed to its high density (2.7 g cm −3 at 25 °C) and its capacity to exchange three electrons, surpasses that of Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, and Zn.