Overview

• The prototype retains energy for microseconds, marking a 1,000-fold increase over earlier nanosecond-scale demonstrations.
• A team from RMIT University and CSIRO built and tested five devices, finding perfect alignment of two energy levels maximized storage time.
• Results published in July 2025’s PRX Energy journal represent the first clear experimental proof-of-concept for quantum-enhanced energy storage.
• The method exploits quantum superposition and photon-electron interactions to control discharge rates and improve efficiency.
• Researchers have begun engaging industry partners to develop next-generation prototypes, with practical deployment set as a future objective.