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🔋 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗴: 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘃𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲 Waar batterijen steeds vaker worden ingezet, blijven andere vormen van energieopslag grotendeels onderbelicht. Langdurige energieopslag (LDES) is essentieel om een betrouwbaar en betaalbaar energiesysteem te realiseren. Zonder grootschalige duurzame flexibiliteit wordt het energiesysteem simpelweg onhoudbaar. Tijdens een kennissessie op 13 maart bracht Energy Storage NL samen met Battery Competence Cluster - NL en TKI Urban Energy de belangrijkste stakeholders samen om de discussie over LDES vooruit te helpen. 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘇𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻: 📊 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 van CE Delft en DNV laten zien dat LDES een cruciale rol kan spelen, maar sterke concurrentie ondervindt van kortcyclische opslag zoals batterijen. De marktontwikkeling hangt af van factoren zoals vraagsturing, waterstofcentrales en technologische vooruitgang binnen LDES. 💰 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: Eneco benadrukte de behoefte aan 2-2,5 GW flexibiliteit in Noordwest-Europa en ziet potentie voor LDES, vooral bij offshore wind. Tegelijkertijd wordt de marktuitbreiding beïnvloed door de prijsdalingen van batterijen. Invest-NL wees op de noodzaak van een capaciteitsmarkt om investeringen in LDES te versnellen. 🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻 besproken door Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council) tonen aan dat overheden wereldwijd LDES serieus nemen. Ierland mikt op 2,8 GW opslag tegen 2030 en het VK introduceert een cap-and-floor mechanisme om inkomsten voor LDES-operators te stabiliseren. Lees de terugblik op de kennissessie hier ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZKFnf3y #Energieopslag #LDES #Duurzaamheid #Flexibiliteit #Energietransitie

Gisteren was ik bij Nieuwsuur om te spreken over de cruciale verschillen in het industriebeleid van de EU en Nederland. Kortom, Nederland mist de boot en loopt achter op onze EU-collega's. We hebben een samenhangende nationale sturing nodig om innovatieve oplossingen op te schalen die bijdragen aan de energietransitie. We hebben geweldige schone technologie-kampioenen (zoals de water- en zoutenergieopslagoplossing van AQUABATTERY) maar we missen een duidelijk industriebeleid dat schone technologie-startups in staat stelt om op te schalen en te floreren. Vergelijk dit met het Franse industriebeleid, dat naadloos aansluit bij de aanbevelingen van Mario Draghi over concurrentievermogen en de Net Zero Industrial Act van de EU: strategische first-of-a-kind (FOAK)-projecten krijgen prioriteit voor opschalingsondersteuning. In de praktijk betekent dit dat het veel gemakkelijker is om onze kapitaalintensieve groene bedrijven in Frankrijk te lanceren. Zo zijn batterijfabriek Verkor, groene ijzerfabrikant GravitHy, en groene meststoffabrikant FertigHy, allemaal gevestigd in Frankrijk en hebben ze geprofiteerd van het betere bedrijfsklimaat dat is gecreëerd door een samenhangend industriebeleid. En deze unieke bedrijven dragen bij aan het creëren van schone industrieën van de toekomst, het creëren van groene banen en het Europese concurrentievermogen. Bij EIT InnoEnergy zijn we de grootste Europese investeerder in groene start-ups en ik zou graag meer doen in NL. Er is geen reden waarom Nederland geen landschap kan creëren dat net zo sterk is. Ministerie van Economische Zaken Ik moedig de Nederlandse overheid aan om het voorbeeld van Frankrijk te volgen - de energietransitie is te complex om alleen aan de markt over te laten. Ga vroeg aan de slag met Europese initiatieven zoals de #EuropeanBatteryAlliance of European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance en stel een duidelijk industrieel beleid op dat de oprichting van FOAK scale-ups bevordert.

New member: Revolutionizing Long-Duration Energy Storage with AQUABATTERY! 🔋Long duration energy storage that is affordable, sustainable, and safe, using table salt and water. 🧂💧 Well, it sounds as incredible as it is, AQUABATTERY's revolutionary technology makes it a reality. As of today, AQUABATTERY is an official member of our campus, and we couldn't be happier with this great addition to our ecosystem. 👏 Since early November, AQUABATTERY has set-up part of their equipment and team in the labs of our campus to advance their research and prepare for the rollout of their novel flow battery. "Having a fully equipped professional lab is a game-changer for us! It allows us to achieve consistent, high-quality results, accelerating the development of our groundbreaking technology. With this setup, we can move faster than ever toward commercialization, bringing our sustainable long-duration energy storage solution to market sooner.” said Jiajun Cen, PhD, CEO of AQUABATTERY, today at the welcoming ceremony. Dr. Armin Michel, CTO of the company, added “We are excited to be part of ETCA and contribute to the development of a sustainable energy future. By working together with other leading organizations, we can accelerate the deployment of our advanced flow battery technology and address the growing demand for clean, reliable, and affordable energy storage.” Additionally, AQUABATTERY, along with Shell and other companies, is participating in a research proposal from the Nationaal Groeifonds called "Material Independence & Circular Batteries." This initiative focuses on strengthening the position of the Dutch manufacturing industry in the global battery supply chain, with an emphasis on sustainability and circularity. More info 👉 https://lnkd.in/evs3Cxr

Congratulations to Long Duration Energy Storage Council members for helping to drive the rapid growth of the global LDES market! According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™, the LDES market is set to grow from USD 4.84 billion in 2024 to USD 10.43 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%. This growth reflects the increasing demand for stable, reliable #energystorage solutions to support decarbonisation, grid reliability, and renewable energy integration. Important players mentioned in the report include LDES Council members Energy Vault, Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc., ESS, Invinity Energy Systems, and Sumitomo SHI FW. Key drivers of LDES market growth include: 🔋 Cost reductions: Advancements in material science and economies of scale are making LDES technologies more affordable. 🌍 Global demand: Urbanisation, industrialisation, and electrification of transportation are driving the need for LDES for peak load management and grid stability. ⚡ Resilience: LDES systems address challenges posed by extreme weather events, ensuring uninterrupted power supply. Why it matters: The key benefits of LDES include grid stability, resilience and cost efficiency. LDES Council analysis shows that up to $540 billion annually in system-level costs could be saved when deploying up to 8 TW of LDES, compared to alternatives to meeting #netzero. Learn more in the LDES Council 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/giJ5zPTG Learn more about LDES market growth: https://lnkd.in/g4ZNW3FX #LDES #GridReliability

⚠️Cleantech Reality Check: Is Europe’s electrification revolution failing to materialise? ⚠️ We’re excited to announce our latest Cleantech Reality Check, developed in partnership with Breakthrough Energy and featuring analyses by Systemiq Ltd. The report provides European policymakers real-time insights illuminating the barriers hampering the EU’s electrification revolution, and the tools to bridge the gap between ambitious goals and ground-level realities.   Read the Executive Summary below or access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gfVtVA7J   It’s clear from the data that Europe’s much needed drive towards electrification is so far falling short. Despite ambitious rhetoric, electricity demand has stagnated at 22% of final energy demand since 2010—well below the EU's target of 37-40% by 2030.  This Cleantech Reality Check zooms in on three pivotal technologies with the potential to drive electrification across the continent: Long Duration Energy Storage (#LDES), industrial heat electrification, and electricity grid extension and modernisation. By examining the progress and challenges associated with these technologies, we reveal that without immediate, coordinated action to accelerate their offtake and deployment, Europe's clean energy transition and its broader climate goals are at significant risk. Key takeaways from the report include: ⚡ A rapid deployment of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) is needed to reach the EU's 2030 renewable energy goals. Less than 1 GW of novel LDES technology operational and 3.7 GW under development out of an additional 65 GW required by 2030.  📈 The current annual investment into grid buildout and modernisation needs to double to meet the EU’s energy transition power needs. Today, 10.8 million kilometers of the 17.8 million kilometers required have been built.  ♨️ Industrial heat represented 10-15% of the EU's final energy demand in 2020 but only 100 TWh of that industrial heat is currently electrified, less than a quarter of what is needed to reach EU’s targets. It’s clear that Europe needs a jolt of electricity demand if it wants the promised clean industrial deal to succeed. Let’s work together to ensure Europe’s clean industrial deal delivers on its promise. 📃 Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gfVtVA7J Ann Mettler Julia Reinaud  Alberto Toril Castro Alison Menon Laetitia de Villepin Abindra P. S. Ria Di Peeples Ramya Swaminathan Malta Inc Susanne König KRAFTBLOCK Layla Sawyer CurrENT Europe  Julia Souder Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council) Jules Besnainou