New Energy Storage Systems From Thin (Compressed) Air Can Compete With Li-Ion Batteries
A new analysis indicates that compressed air energy storage systems can beat lithium-ion batteries on capex for long duration applications.
A new analysis indicates that compressed air energy storage systems can beat lithium-ion batteries on capex for long duration applications.
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]