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Current affairs: how batteries will green the grid

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Revolutionizing Energy Storage

This chapter explores the innovations in energy storage solutions to tackle the intermittency of renewable energy, focusing on projects like carbon dioxide storage and long-duration batteries. It examines how decreasing battery prices, driven by electric vehicle growth and industry competition, facilitate the integration of renewables into the grid. The discussion also highlights the importance of updated policies for long-duration storage systems to ensure reliable energy supply during peak demand and outages.

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