New startups are coming up with new ideas and better substitutes for fossil fuels. In one such initiative, Form Energy’s Iron-air multi-day energy storage project with Great River Energy will set into operation in late 2025.
In mid-August, the much-talk-about project of Great River Energy and Form Energy started. The project incorporates an iron air battery of Form Energy which is designed to store and release energy over several days.
The Cambridge Energy Storage Project’s groundbreaking took place and is all set to go into operation in late 2025. Great River Energy will be evaluating the performance of the iron-air battery system over several years, the length of which is not confirmed. Form Energy claims that storage can last several days but the cost of production is low. The said project will be a 1.5 MW system with a 100-hour duration.
Great River Energy General Manager Cole Funseth said, “We hope this pilot project will help us lead the way towards multi-day storage and potential expansion in the future.”
Unlocking the Potential of Renewables with Iron-Air Multi-day Energy Storage Project
Matteo Jaramillo, CEO of Form Energy says that the battery is capable of complementing the roles of lithium-ion (Li-ion). It is also capable to replace other technologies like pumped hydro and flow batteries. This will enable renewable energy to serve as the baseload for the grid.
Have you read about UT’s researchers are developing hydrogen fuel from iron-rich rocks.
Other Works by Form Energy
Other pilot projects are with utilities from the following:
- Georgia Power in the southern state of the same name
- Puget Sound Energy in Washington
- Xcel Energy in Washington
- Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) in California
Presently, the start-up is building its 1st factory in West Virginia. Here, the iron-air system manufacturing will take place soon.
Source: Great River Energy, Form Energy break ground on first-of-its-kind multi-day energy storage project
