Empowering a more reliable grid with lithium to meet the energy needs of a growing world.
Our lithium products, critical ingredients for lithium-based batteries, are supporting the build-out of energy storage systems that help power data centers and ensure a more reliable grid.
Meeting Rising Demand
Rising electricity demand is being driven by several converging trends, particularly the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and data centers. As electricity demand continues to grow, grid energy storage will play an increasingly important role in keeping power systems stable and reliable.
Lithium is a critical ingredient in energy storage systems -- large-scale battery systems installed at fixed locations to store electricity for later use and help balance supply and demand on the grid.
Global Grid Reliability
Grid energy storage systems provide increased stability by capturing excess power during periods of low demand and releasing it during peak usage. This method helps prevent outages and strengthens reliability across the grid.
Albemarle leverages its global expertise in lithium extraction and processing to support grid storage technologies that are safer, longer-lasting and more efficient.
Efficiency Across All Energy Sources
Global energy security requires maximizing the efficiency of all sources of energy. Albemarle’s deep expertise in clear brine well completion fluids means that conventional energy extraction can be optimized for well productivity and the safety of people and planet.
Grid Storage
Powering our world reliably will require a resilient and flexible electrical grid that can absorb excess energy during peak supply times and then distribute it during peak usage times.
Battery energy storage systems provide the flexibility to harvest energy when it is available, and to distribute it when it’s needed – maintaining a reliable flow that can meet both supply and demand.