The grant was made possible by funds from the State Energy Programme of the US Department of Energy and was awarded by the state of Missouri’s Division of Energy to support a feasibility study by the Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI) that will investigate advanced lead battery energy storage deployed alongside EV charging points at Missouri gas stations.
This project could pave the way for a much wider roll-out of EV charging stations utilising advanced lead battery technology. The CBI is now preparing to select the most appropriate gas station locations before conducting an in-depth feasibility analysis for at least two locations.
Important role lead batteries for charging infrastructure
Alistair Davidson, CBI Director, said: “This project aims to demonstrate how advanced lead battery energy storage, linked to EV charging stations, can help manage electricity demand fluctuations and store electricity when it is less costly, before supplying it at a time when electric car drivers need to charge their vehicles. It highlights the important role lead batteries can play in assisting governments around the world to roll-out charging infrastructure and meet energy needs.
“This kind of innovation could result in a much faster and more effective roll-out of EV charging stations using tried and tested battery energy storage using lead batteries.” The grant from Missouri will fund a detailed plan for the set-up and construction of EV charging stations with advanced lead storage at the selected demonstration sites. The detailed plans will identify potential funding sources to fully develop each site. These sites can then be used as a model for future lead battery-supported EV charging stations across the state.
Demonstration sites by late 2019
CBI is aiming to establish the demonstration sites in the autumn of 2019. CBI is partnering with Paragon Business Solutions, Inc., a consultancy business located in Rolla, Missouri, to deliver the feasibility study.
Craig Redmon, Director of Missouri’s Division of Energy, said: “We are delighted to support this project through our innovative industry partnerships programme, which aims to increase the awareness of, and experience with, marketable energy storage technologies that have the potential to contribute to meeting the state’s energy needs and economic development goals now and into the future.”
The CBI is heavily involved in research into advanced lead battery technology and has recently set up an online interactive map to highlight lead-based battery storage projects around the world. (mfo)
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