I know this article has been shared on #fedi a lot, but it still boggles my mind how such a low tech system can have such a good efficiency and so many advantages. #compressedAirStorage #offGrid #solarpunk
https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2018/05/ditch-the-batteries-off-grid-compressed-air-energy-storage.html
Ditch the Batteries: Off-Grid Compressed Air Energy Storage

Compressed air energy storage is the sustainable and resilient alternative to chemical batteries, with much longer life expectancy, lower life cycle costs, technical simplicity, and low maintenance.

LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
@pinkprius I haven't seen this before. Thanks for boosting! That is so cool.