aquarain t1_ja39ono wrote
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The iron flow batteries are on the way. Much longer duration, higher cycles and way lower cost. Consumes some of the energy though.
mikasjoman t1_ja3qn8s wrote
I'll trust it when I see it at the store. So much tech has been on its way for a decade, "just around the corner" it's ridiculous to even mention them by now.
Frymewitheggs t1_ja53qbr wrote
Don't worry Fusion is nearly here.
bejamamo t1_ja59n8e wrote
But solid state battery are going to REVOLUTIONIZE the way we think about battery storage /s
pinkfootthegoose t1_ja3v5bq wrote
iron flow are only good for utility scale storage. moving parts and all that need maintenance.
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