EnergyInnovation

Wind Energy Storage Innovation Surges as Patent Filings for LDES Technologies Double

Innovation in wind energy storage has reached unprecedented levels, with patent filings for long-duration energy storage technologies more than doubling in recent years. Meanwhile, offshore wind foundation technology is also seeing accelerated patent activity as turbines grow larger and heavier.

Wind Energy Storage Patent Boom Signals Innovation Shift

Innovation in energy storage for wind power generation has reached record levels, according to the latest patent data analyzed by intellectual property firm Appleyard Lees. The findings, revealed in the fifth annual “Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report,” indicate a dramatic shift toward solving wind energy’s integration challenges through advanced storage solutions.

EnergyManufacturing

South Africa Poised to Become Global VRFB Manufacturing Hub, Study Finds

The Localisation Support Fund reports South Africa’s high-grade vanadium resources could establish the country as a key player in the growing vanadium redox flow battery market. With global VRFB capacity projected to increase from 4 GWh to 40 GWh by 2030, analysts suggest the timing is critical for investment in local manufacturing capabilities.

South Africa’s Vanadium Advantage

According to reports from the Localisation Support Fund (LSF), South Africa possesses significant potential to develop a commercial vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) value chain. The assessment comes after the LSF commissioned energy consultancy Customised Energy Solutions to evaluate the country’s competitive positioning in the emerging energy storage technology sector.