The sun doesn't always shine, the wind doesn't always blow, and the clean energy market is slowly but surely gaining notice. Local company ZBB, based in Menomonee Falls, is firmly in both the public eye and the midst of the growing green energy sector. ZBB manufactures zinc bromide batteries, or flow batteries, which are designed to store and deliver alternative power when wind or solar energy are not directly available. Consumers can use these batteries during peak electric hours, at night or in calm weather, lessening reliance on traditional utility grids. Currently, version 2 of ZBB's flow battery is being manufactured, while version 3, which will have a significantly lower manufacturing cost than previous designs, is being planned.Click here to view the full article in the June 2010 Vol. 30 edition of OEI's Bioproduct Scratch Sheet.
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