Article published ENERGY STORAGE
The batteries of tomorrow are accumulating tests
With the development of renewable energy production, which is intermittent and random by nature and still requires technological developments, and with the increase in the number of electrical vehicles, the use of storage resources in addition to the network would appear natural. The Energy Storage platform at the INES evaluates the performance of new generation batteries with a view to their future large scale deployment. With more than 20 test benches and nearly 75 high power test channels, it has a capacity, unique in Europe, dedicated to achieving charge-discharge cycles which follow various profiles. Goals: to characterise the electrical performance of batteries, to guarantee their longevity and their performance and also to make their use safe, as well as reducing the cost per kilowatt stored by the development of innovative management strategies. Having gained expertise in aqueous electrolyte batteries (lead, nickel, etc.), the platform is now concentrating on lithium cells which offer better performance and a superior lifespan. The platform is also equipped to carry out modelling and simulation of energy management strategies and to develop BMS (Battery Management Systems) including reliable indicators for the user.
