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The Switch: Using heat storage as an alternative to lithium batteries REUTERS [View all]
Aug 28, 2024 #News #business #solar
Solar and wind energy now provide cheaper electricity than fossil fuels, but their intermittent nature means storing that power is a huge challenge. CEO John O’Donnell of Rondo Energy told Reuters that storing it as heat is one way to cut reliance on lithium batteries.
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