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Joint Research Centre seeks input on battery performance and durability 

Joint Research Centre seeks input on battery performance and durability 

2 September 2024:  The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is calling on industry experts to share their insights on battery performance, durability, and lifespan. This information will help shape the ongoing implementation of the EU’s Batteries Regulation, ensuring fair and balanced legal obligations across the sector.  As of 18 August 2024, the Regulation requires […]

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U.S. Department of Energy Report Highlights Flow Batteries as the Future of Energy Storage

U.S. Department of Energy Report Highlights Flow Batteries as the Future of Energy Storage

22 August 2024:The recent report by the U.S. Department of Energy on achieving the promise of low-cost, long-duration energy storage shines a spotlight on the transformative potential of flow battery technology. Flow batteries, particularly redox flow batteries, are highlighted as a key contender in the evolving energy storage landscape, offering unique advantages such as scalability […]

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Energy Storage Global Conference, 15 – 17 October 2024 Brussels.

Energy Storage Global Conference, 15 – 17 October 2024 Brussels.

The seventh edition of the Energy Storage Global Conference (ESGC) will take place on 15 – 17 October 2024 in Brussels. What can you expect from the #ESGC2024? Call for Speakers Apply as a speaker to the selection of topics that will be discussed across the three-day of the conference. Find more information on conditions to […]

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Enlit Europe, 22 – 24 October 2024, Milan

Enlit Europe, 22 – 24 October 2024, Milan

Enlit allows you to Connect industries, Inspire action and help Europe Evolve into one decarbonised and digitalised energy system for the energy transition, across borders and across sectors. Take the opporutuniyt to meet extraordinary people making their mark on the energy transition, while pursuing the common purpose that connects us: to deliver clean, affordable and reliable energy for all. The next event will […]

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Join the Flow Batteries Working Group on Carbon Footprint Calculation 

Join the Flow Batteries Working Group on Carbon Footprint Calculation 

8 August 2024: Batteries Regulation imposes an obligation that every flow battery placed on the European market should have a Carbon Footprint Declaration, yet there is currently no common calculation methodology available. Learn about more about the Product Environmental Footprint. In light of this, Flow Batteries Europe (FBE) proposes to establish a working group on […]

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Germany adopts Power Plant Safety Act – good news for the LDES sector

Germany adopts Power Plant Safety Act – good news for the LDES sector

17 July 2024: The German Federal Government will support long-duration energy storage (LDES) of 500 MW under its Power Plant Safety Act. The Act, coordinated with the European Commission, is part of Germany’s economic growth package and aims to:  Precisely, next to the 500 MW LDES that will be supported under the mechanism, 5 GW […]

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FBE co-signs joint statement on the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

FBE co-signs joint statement on the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

4 July 2024: Horizon 2020 supported the development of a smart European electricity grid, funding projects that focus on automation, energy storage integration and the adoption of renewable energy sources to aid the transition to a more sustainable energy system. This is a priority area for Europe and investment in energy storage technologies and integration […]

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Flow Batteries Europe’s presence at the IFBF 2024

Flow Batteries Europe’s presence at the IFBF 2024

2 July 2024: Last week in Glasgow, Flow Batteries Europe (FBE) successfully co-organised the 2024 edition of the International Flow Batteries Forum (IFBF), including a pre-conference workshop and defined its work priorities during its 8th General Assembly. 24 June 2024:  Pre-Conference Workshop on flow batteries On Monday, Flow Batteries Europe, together with the IFBF, kicked off […]

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Webinar recording: The carbon footprint working group for flow batteries

Webinar recording: The carbon footprint working group for flow batteries

Watch our webinar recording on the Flow Batteries Working Group on Carbon Footprint Calculation. We discussed the objectives of this working group and a carbon footprint calculation expert explained project management, timeline, deliverables, and costs. In a Q&A session, participants could clarify doubts and questions about the project. Find the slides of the webinar here. […]

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