FILE PHOTO: Miniatures of solar panel and electric pole are seen in front of Canadian Solar logo in this illustration taken January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a new battery technology that could revolutionize renewable energy storage across Canada.
The team’s lithium-sulfur battery offers five times the energy capacity of traditional lithium-ion batteries and is made from recyclable, non-toxic materials. This innovation addresses one of the biggest challenges in renewable energy: how to store excess power generated by wind and solar farms efficiently.
📌 Lead scientist Dr. Emily Chan stated, “This breakthrough could significantly lower Canada’s reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate our transition to a green energy future.”
With government backing, this technology could be implemented in Canadian power grids by 2027.
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