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    Energy Storage Solutions

    Started by RE Sep 17, 2024, 03:04 AM

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    Sep 17, 2024, 03:04 AM
    New thread for energy storage, focusing on methods OTHER than batteries, particularly Li-I, since we all know about the pollution problems and resource scarcity issues attached to heavy dependence on this chemistry.

    I really like this one because it's fundamentally very low tech and doesn't require microprocessors or complex systems.  Basically just a big spinning wheel with high mass and low friction which allow it to  keep spinning until you put a load on it to generate electricity.  Along with gravity systems like stored hydro, it's a great way to balance the load with intermittent generating systems like solar and wind.

    https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-world-largest-flywheel-energy-storage

    World's largest flywheel energy storage system with 30 MW output connected to grid

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