New research argues that expanding energy storage systems will make renewable supplies cheaper and less variable.
A worker does checks on battery storage pods at Orsted's Eleven Mile Solar Center lithium-ion battery storage energy facility Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Coolidge, Ariz. Batteries allow renewables to replace fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal, while keeping a steady flow of power when sources like wind and solar are not producing.California Independent System Operator
“It’s not like a steam plant that needs ten hours to turn on,” Murray said. “Batteries are essentially always on. They can be discharging and providing energy to the grid or they can be consuming energy while they’re charging.
Hidalgo-Gonzalez said another good storage scenario is storing hydropower in the spring for use during the dry summer. But can we store power for months? She said hydrogen technology can. Hidalgo-Gonzalez said hydrogen storage technology is available but it needs to come down in price to become practical.
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