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Why batteries could beat pumped hydro on long storage

Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast

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The Future of Batteries

Paul Dennon from the National Renewable Energy Lab in the US. He says batteries are going to be able to provide because competitive with their estimate of US pump hydro up to about eight or 10 hours. The ANU has done some great work and gets a mention, as you know, in the interview for the pumped hydro modelling that they've done. If battery storage is cost competitive over 10 to 12 hours, that's going to make it interesting for them. But Charles, I think it was a lengthy interview and we've taken up a lot of our listeners' time - perhaps we should let people think about it.

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