Yesterday we reported that wind is the cheapest form of energy. A major hurdle for wind and solar energy to overcome is power storage—peak wind and solar production hours often can’t handle peak usage time and storing energy has been too costly. Now an energy utility that powers 14 million residents in Southern California has invested in building an energy storage facility comprised of 600,000 lithium-ion batteries—or enough to run about 2,000 Chevy Volts. The $54 million project will take two years to build and upon completion will be used to store power from 5,000 wind turbines around the Mojave Desert.
Battery investment makes wind and solar more viable
More of Today's Solutions
Doctors can see blood vessels in new ways with this technique
Imaging blood vessels is harder than you might think. Information about the surrounding structures and cells in the tissue have to be imaged multiple ...
Read MoreThe brightest corners of the world: the 20 happiest countries in 2024
For the seventh consecutive year, Finland basks in the glow of happiness, topping the charts as the world's happiest country, according to the 2024 ...
Read MoreOutdoor play could be a visionary solution for children’s eye health
In the age of screens and digital devices, encouraging children to engage in outdoor play may appear to be a daunting task. However, new ...
Read MoreDublin expands car-free zones to improve bus travel and city life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dublin is taking further steps to reduce private car traffic in its city centre, with new restrictions set ...
Read More
