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I knew Danielle Fong from Lightsail Energy, folded in 2016, and at that time compressed air seemed like a great solution especially for LatAm that needed robust
by ccvannorman 5y ago
I knew Danielle Fong from Lightsail Energy, folded in 2016, and at that time compressed air seemed like a great solution especially for LatAm that needed robust low cost batteries for critical infrastructure (like hospitals) on an unreliable power grid. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danielle_Fong https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danielle_Fong
Would be great to see this technology reach maturity!
- mikeyouse 5y agoShe's on HN, curious what her thoughts are: https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=DaniFong https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=DaniFong
- DaniFong 5y agohttps://twitter.com/DanielleFong/status/1481339424730497025?s=20 https://twitter.com/DanielleFong/status/1481339424730497025?...
- KennyBlanken 5y agoThat wikipedia page answers everything you need to know about compressed air energy storage. In 2018, the tech couldn't compete against lithium ion, and the price of lithium ion continues to fall 10-20% per year. Compressed air and that concrete-block-stacking nonsense that keeps getting press are just magnets for uneducated investors.
- PaulDavisThe1st 5y agoThat wikipedia page says: > Compared to traditional batteries, CAES systems can store energy for longer periods of time and have less upkeep. Sometimes the cost per MW/hr or equivalent is not the only metric worth thinking about.
- tradesurplus 5y agoPlus, always a good idea to hedge: against lithium shortages / gouging and battery supply chain disruptions.