Power outages have become increasingly common, and longer in duration, due to extreme weather and temperature events.

More and more, big arrays of lithium-ion batteries are being hooked up to electrical grids around the U.S. to store power that can be discharged in times of high demand. But as more energy storage is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. As the global energy system adds more intermittent renewables, ...

Battery energy storage systems (BESSes) are increasingly being adopted to improve efficiency and stability in power distribution networks. By storing energy from both renewable sources, such as solar ...

The limitations of lithium-ion batteries are prompting a search for longer-duration solutions. Compressed air energy storage (CAES) and other emerging technologies are gaining traction as safer, ...