The Energy Department has announced a $325 million investment in new battery types to Store Surplus Renewable energy. The funds will be distributed among 15 projects in 17 states and one Native American tribe. The aim is to develop long-term storage options that can last longer than the typical four hours of lithium-ion batteries, allowing solar and wind energy to be used during times with no sunlight or wind. The projects will help protect communities from blackouts, make energy more reliable and affordable, and contribute to addressing climate change by reducing reliance on fossil fuel power plants.

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