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Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) have created a new battery technology aimed at improving renewable energy storage, specifically for solar power. Their study, published in Advanced Functional Materials, discusses a non-aqueous flow battery that utilizes organic chemicals as solvents to increase energy density.

Traditional batteries, such as lead-acid and lithium-ion, are often not cost-effective for large-scale energy storage. The new battery features an advanced membrane that efficiently conducts ionic charge carriers while preventing the harmful transfer of redox-active materials. This innovation aims to address the mismatch between solar energy production during peak daylight hours and energy demand in the morning and evening.