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In the transition to renewables, energy storage is a hot topic

Oct 21, 2021
When the wind is blowing and the sun is shining, how can we store power to use when they aren't?
"The way that we're defining this...is not just about those water volumes, it's also about water quality, and also about access to water for the poor," Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison said about the Water Resilience Coalition.
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Why U.S. energy storage is increasing

Jun 10, 2021
Emerging technology and cheaper prices have brought an energy storage boom.
Energy storage increases are not due to pandemic declines, but are instead signs of an evolving industry and cheaper prices.
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