Could aluminum be the key to affordable seasonal energy storage?

Swiss researchers believe it could be the key to affordable seasonal storage of renewable energy, clearing a path for the decarbonization of the energy grid Aluminum has an energy density more than 50 times higher than lithium ion, if you treat it as an energy storage medium in a redox cycle battery.

How much energy can a block of aluminum store?

As a 2020 report from the SPF team states, a single, one cubic meter (35.3 cu ft) block of aluminum can chemically store a remarkable amount of energy – some 23.5 megawatt-hours, more than 50 times what a good lithium-ion setup can do, or roughly enough to power the average US home for 2.2 years, on 2020 figures.

Could aluminum be the key to a redox cycle?

Aluminum, used in a redox cycle, has a massive energy density. Swiss researchers believe it could be the key to affordable seasonal storage of renewable energy, clearing a path for the decarbonization of the energy grid

What is 6061 extruded aluminum used for?

The 6061 extruded aluminum is commonly used as structural material for new energy car battery trays, electric truck battery pack and EV battery box. The 6061 aluminum is of moderate strength, excellent formability, and good corrosion resistance, so it is widely used in the manufacturing of automobile parts.

What is 6061T6 aluminum used for?

We produce 6061T6 custom aluminum extrusions for electric vehicle battery trays (some customers request 6082T6 aluminum). The 6061 extruded aluminum is commonly used as structural material for new energy car battery trays, electric truck battery pack and EV battery box.