# Renewable Energy Battery Designs Berkeley Researchers Made a Battery Membrane for Renewable Energy By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-11-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-membrane References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/08/battery-membranes-renewable-energy/) & [newscenter.lbl.gov](https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2019/11/07/grid-battery-for-renewable-energy/) Researchers from Berkey have created a new [battery membrane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llzo-electrolytes) that will be able to better [store renewable energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-energy-storage-solutions). The increased capacity for storing electricity could latter be implemented to help [electric grids store energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-storage-installations) from renewable energy sources. Increased battery capacity is vital to renewable energy because oftentimes renewable energy comes from wind turbines or solar panels, which are reliant in external conditions. Increased battery capacity allows people to access more electricity when there is limited sunlight and wind to power renewable sources. Brett Helms, who led the study, spoke on potential applications for the technology, "Our AquaPIM membrane technology is well-positioned to accelerate the path to market for flow batteries that use scalable, low-cost, water-based chemistries." Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Renewable Energy Battery Capacity:** Increased battery capacity for renewable energy sources is an opportunity to explore scalable, low-cost, water-based chemistries. - **Water-based Chemistries for Flow Batteries:** AquaPIM membrane technology can increase the market for flow batteries that rely on water-based chemistries. - **Renewable Energy Storage Technology:** Developing battery membrane technology for better energy storage from renewable energy sources is an opportunity for disruptive innovation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Increased battery capacity for renewable energy sources will improve energy storage, which could help renewable energy progress. - **Battery Industry:** The development of the AquaPIM membrane technology opens up opportunities for the flow battery market. - **Energy Storage Industry:** The development of battery membrane technology for better energy storage presents an opportunity for innovation in energy storage technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Improved Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-sustainability.md) - [Paper-Based Energy Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-battery.md) - [Sand-Based Electric Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-night-energy.md) - [Bendable Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bendable-battery.md) - [Crustacean-Based Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-shell-batteries.md) - [Heatwave-Resistant Alkaline Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-power.md) - [Recyclable Water-Based Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alsym-energy.md) - [Sustainable Metal-Hydrogen Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enervenue.md) - [Semi-Fixed Energy Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunshare-technology.md)