“Structural batteries” could change the way electricity is stored. A new technique developed by BAE Systems could be set to revolutionize electrical technology, by allowing electrical energy to be stored in the structure of a device.  To develop this technology, scientists at BAE Systems merged battery chemistries into composite materials that can be moulded into complex 3D shapes and so form the structure of the device itself. It can then be plugged in when it needs recharging or utilise renewable power sources, such as solar energy. The technology was initially conceived with the idea that it could form the structure of a soldiers backpack, to lighten the load of additional batteries. Now it has also been demonstrated in a high tech micro unmanned air vehicle, as well as in a prototype electric vehicle which is aiming to become the world’s fastest electric racing car.

“Structural batteries” could change the way electricity is stored.

A new technique developed by BAE Systems could be set to revolutionize electrical technology, by allowing electrical energy to be stored in the structure of a device. 

To develop this technology, scientists at BAE Systems merged battery chemistries into composite materials that can be moulded into complex 3D shapes and so form the structure of the device itself. It can then be plugged in when it needs recharging or utilise renewable power sources, such as solar energy.

The technology was initially conceived with the idea that it could form the structure of a soldiers backpack, to lighten the load of additional batteries. Now it has also been demonstrated in a high tech micro unmanned air vehicle, as well as in a prototype electric vehicle which is aiming to become the world’s fastest electric racing car.

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