Flow batteries provide an energy-storage solution for various grid-related stability and service issues arising as renewableenergy-generation technologies are adopted. Among the most promising flow-battery systems are those using hydrogen/halogen redox couples, which promise the possibility to meet the DOE's cost target, due to their fast and reversible kinetics and low materials cost. However, significant critical issues and barriers for their adoption remain. In this review of the halogen/hydrogen systems, the technical and performance issues, and research and development progress are reviewed. The information in this review can be used as a technical guide for research and development of related redox-flow-battery systems and other electrochemical technologies.