Iron Flow Batteries
- Lifespan: Iron flow batteries typically have a longer lifespan, ranging from 15 to 25 years or more, depending on the specific design and application.
- Durability: They offer unlimited cycling without significant capacity degradation over their lifespan, making them highly durable for long-duration energy storage applications.
Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Lifespan: Lithium-ion batteries typically last for about 7 to 10 years when heavily cycled, with a gradual decrease in capacity over time.
- Cycling Limitations: While they can be cycled many times, lithium-ion batteries experience capacity fade with increased cycling, which limits their long-term durability compared to iron flow batteries.
In summary, iron flow batteries provide a longer lifespan and better long-term durability compared to lithium-ion batteries, which makes them more suitable for applications requiring extended energy storage over many years.
Original article by NenPower, If reposted, please credit the source: https://nenpower.com/blog/how-does-the-lifespan-of-iron-flow-batteries-compare-to-lithium-ion-batteries/
