One of the biggest difficulties with wind or solar energy is finding a good way to store it. Lithium-ion batteries are too expensive and need frequent replacing. Molten salt is a more efficient solution — but it tends to be better for storing heat rather than power. If you want both heat and power — for a low price — there have been few good options. Until now.
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December 5, 2021
Salt breakthrough could halve the cost of storing solar energy
Danish startup accidentally developed the solution while working on nuclear research
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