Information about batteries for digital cameras and other consumer electronics, and their impact on the environment. Primarily focuses on rechargeables but also covers alkaline and other battery types.

The news behind popular media coverage of batteries. Articles, news summaries and resource listings.

TVA (USA government) announces contractor encountered a number of engineering difficulties in flow battery during scale-up

maintenance and operation for batteries and related equipment

3,000 Miles for Only $60 Worth of Electricity

Discussion of characteristics and chemistry of various battery types.

USA government news release describes start of "the nation's first large-scale, battery-like power storage facility". Includes contacts.

Includes history, future, common types, standard sizes, hyperlinks to related information.

4 pp technical paper on system at Salt River Project. 200kW x 45 minutes.

Introduces a new, inexpensive full flow electrolyte battery for bulk energy storage.