New spinout RFC Power believes it has found a more cost-effective solution for large-capacity flow batteries used for power grid balancing and standalone plants.
Imperial College London unveiled a new UK-based battery developer called RFC Power yesterday to commercialise technology that improves electricity storage for distribution grids and isolated power plants.
The company, which holds three patents, was launched by Imperial Innovations, the tech transfer affiliate of Imperial College London now owned by commercialisation firm IP Group.
RFC Power is developing a rechargeable large-capacity flow battery that could last longer than today’s models and reduce costs for electricity production firms.
Flow batteries are generally…
