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We do not have the capability to build enough batteries (chemical or otherwise) to power the grid entirely from renewables. Certainly not the capability to do i
by tenuousemphasis 5y ago
We do not have the capability to build enough batteries (chemical or otherwise) to power the grid entirely from renewables. Certainly not the capability to do it for less than the cost of nuclear power.
- akimball 5y agoIt is true that present battery production rates are too low, but the solution to that is simply to increase demand. The lithium constraint will be solved by using sodium or iron batteries, depending on application.