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Re-imagining the energy grid ... through batteries (Two Indicators)

2025-01-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC ·17m 49s ·by NPR
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About this episode

When it comes to solar and wind power, renewable energy has always had a caveat: it can only run when the wind blows or the sun shines. The idea of a battery was floated around to make renewables available 24/7. For years, it existed as an expensive, little-used technology. Then in 2021, it took off