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New Future for Paper? Think Energy Storage Devices

The coming years will see more and more renewable sources, plug in electric vehicles, and even more electronic devices requiring energy storage. All these require an inexpensive , light, scaleable, and efficient energy storage. Energy storage is especially critical to … Continue reading

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Wind Will It End?

Please forgive me for the cheezy post title, but if you choose to read on I think you will see it is relevant. When we discuss the challenges facing wind energy we hear about the intermittency and storage issues, destroying … Continue reading

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Isentropic Energy – A Breakthough in Energy Storage?

One of the primary problems that the electric power industry has faced since its inception is the fact that electricity cannot be economically stored throughout the grid. Electricity is generated and transported via transmission lines, but it must be either … Continue reading

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Energy Storage Breakthrough?

A cost-effective solution for energy storage, that is not geographically limited, is one key ingredient missing from the vision of a solar and wind dominated electricity generation profile.  Currently, the only cost-effective storage solution for load shifting of renewables are … Continue reading

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Energy Storage and Economics

Renewable energy sources are a fantastic idea, but what is the key to making them most accessible? Energy storage. You know, AA batteries, superconductors, a flywheel, a reserve hydroelectric dam. If the goal is to power the grid with renewable … Continue reading

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