Go with the flow (batteries)

US-based ESS Inc. manufactures long-duration iron-flow batteries that can store up to 12 hours of on-demand energy. The company has secured a $50 million package from the Export-Import Bank and is expanding globally, including establishing a manufacturing operation in Australia with AUD 65 million in backing. ESS Inc. aims to produce significant iron flow battery manufacturing capacity in Australia by the end of 2026, and is also considering manufacturing in Europe depending on demand.