Heat-storing batteries are scaling up to solve one of climate’s dirtiest problems

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Modular batteries resemble steel shipping containers.
2. Stored heat can be directly used or converted to electricity.
3. Carbon is abundant and heat-resistant.
4. Heat batteries could help decarbonise industry affordably.

References

• Media Check: MIT Technology Review - Media Bias/Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
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