Information about battery history and science.

Describes the history and operation of the Baghdad Battery - (c. 250 BC).

Many links focus on fuel cells and Lithium-Ion batteries.

maintenance and operation for batteries and related equipment

Discussion of characteristics and chemistry of various battery types.

Comparison table includes energy density and volume.

Gel vs. SLA, deep cycles, ratings.

Theory, research and development, and market devices that improve the trend toward clean, renewable energy.

Rechargeable. Compares AA cells, a few larger batteries, and supercapacitors.

Analyzer and charger maker offers web version of book about batteries and how to charge them.

Understanding batteries and how to maintain them.

Business Wire article says PacifiCorp will Install 'VESS' flow cell which converts chemical energy into electrical energy. 250 kW - 2000 kWh (8 hour)

terms defined.

Information on rechargeable batteries and battery chargers.

outlines Plurions Cerium Zinc flow battery.

Explains the technical concepts behind ultra-thin battery technology and how paper-thin batteries could soon be powering a variety of everyday products. From 'How Stuff Works'.

Illustrated explanation of battery function, types, and chemistry; related links. Good basic introduction to how batteries work.

Large color photograph of the Hindenberg burning, with lecture notes on Hydrogen for Fuel Cells. Large Print, with an e-mail contact

Introduces a new, inexpensive full flow electrolyte battery for bulk energy storage.

6 page paper on new technology. Includes discharge curves.

Examine the differences in performance and cost of absorbed glass mat, gel, and flooded lead acid batteries in deep-cycle applications (marine, and RV).

Compares Aurbach and Matsushita designs.

Page sells report which examines technologies and profiles companies involved. Forecasts markets.

specs new battery. [Future Energies]

4 pp technical paper on system at Salt River Project. 200kW x 45 minutes.

Fundamentals of Battery Technology

3,000 Miles for Only $60 Worth of Electricity

250kW, 8hr VESS redox flow regenerative fuel cell system to go into Utah in June.

More powerful, longer-lasting lithium batteries on the horizon with Sandia-developed materials breakthrough. Silicon and graphite: a materials match made in battery heaven.

Tennessee Valley Authority describes this technology to improve electric system reliability by using regenerative cells to store energy through a chemical process. Includes photos of the facility being built in Mississippi.

Industry periodical database entry describes flow-battery maker and locates both projects.

TVA (USA government) announces contractor encountered a number of engineering difficulties in flow battery during scale-up

Sub-contractor explanation of why the Castle Valley, Utah installation is not working.

Outside SEI in Japan, Telepower Australia has more experience and technical know-how with VRB than anyone else. Link to bibliography.

Includes history, future, common types, standard sizes, hyperlinks to related information.

USA government news release describes start of "the nation's first large-scale, battery-like power storage facility". Includes contacts.

Reuters article says parent company decided not to fund flow-battery technology development

Site for company marketing Vanadium Redox Battery Energy Storage Systems. Includes QuickTime walkthrough of South Africa's VRB installation.

Resources for Design. Explains problems in batteries with many cells.