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Flow batteries look interesting, but they have moving parts. That is probably fine for large utilities who can staff people to maintain these batteries. It is p
by megaman821 5y ago
Flow batteries look interesting, but they have moving parts. That is probably fine for large utilities who can staff people to maintain these batteries. It is probably not fine for a small solar and battery install house or village.
- panick21_ 5y agoI don't think Form is making flow batteries. Alternatively you can use liquid metal batteries, they can be placed anywhere and need nothing with very low chance of fire. https://ambri.com/ https://ambri.com/
- adgjlsfhk1 5y agoif big batteries are cheap, you don't need small ones. the reason small batteries are common now is that they are price competitive. if new batteries are developed that are cheap, but need large sizes, the cost of moving the power around is negligible.
- ncmncm 5y agoAnd, similarly for other storage methods.