Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:53:56 +0000
A new analysis indicates that compressed air energy storage systems can beat lithium-ion batteries on capex for long duration applications.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Thu, 09 May 2024 21:08:01 +0000
The other day, I published my doorstop assessment of the thermodynamics and operational challenges that limit compressed gas storage solutions, pushing them into the 100 GW of also-ran capacities. In comments in various places, people reminded me of the long-defunct LightSail and the now-getting-press Hydrostor. A bit of followup with … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sun, 05 May 2024 17:16:59 +0000
New long duration, large scale compressed air energy storage system leverages simple water pressure to cut costs.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:01:48 +0000
Texas continues to rack up the renewable energy wins with a record-breaking month for solar power capping a surge past coal.
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