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Out with lithium and nickel, in with salt and bricks?

Interchange Recharged

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Innovative Energy Storage Technologies in Homes

The chapter explores Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and Thermochemical storage as two efficient energy storage technologies for homes, providing insights into their operation, benefits, and potential applications in improving grid flexibility. It discusses the challenges in scaling up these technologies and the efforts being made to deploy larger thermal storage systems within residential properties. The conversation also touches upon the advantages of PCM and TCS over traditional electrical batteries in terms of materials, environmental impact, cost, and potential for cost reduction over time.

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