How long can you store energy in a flywheel?

How long can you store energy in a flywheel?

A flywheel is a heavy rotating body which acts as a reservoir of energy. It is used to store energy when available and supply it when required. Flywheels have low maintenance costs, and their lifespan can be long. There is no greenhouse emission or toxic material...
What are the different types of energy storage?

What are the different types of energy storage?

Global warming and fossil fuel consumption are two major themes we hear about almost on a daily basis. Renewable energy has come a long way and the future is looking greener with the public interest in them. One problem with such types of energy is that they are very...
Ocean Energy Storage Innovations

Ocean Energy Storage Innovations

As the demand of energy continues to grow, there is an increasing need for new resources of clean energy storage. Ocean energy storage is one such source that presents a number of advantages over other alternatives as we have discussed in our previous article How Does...
Why are solid-state batteries the future?

Why are solid-state batteries the future?

Solid-state battery technology should be the knight in shining armour for the electric car revolution, as it steps in to slash the cost of batteries and make living with a plug-in car just like an internal combustion engine (ICE) only better.  Solid-state...