Energy Storage Brings a Renewable Energy Future One Step Close

Alexandria, VA - The world is diversifying its energy portfolio with renewable energy technology. However, one of the biggest hurdles renewable technologies need to overcome is inherent variability: humans can’t control when the sun shines or how much the wind blows. There’s also variability on the demand side, with people needing more energy during certain times of the day and certain months of the year. Thus, to truly make the most out of renewable energy resources, geoscientists are working with engineers to help translate natural energy fluxes into products that can be delivered to the grid on an as-needed basis.

The latest story available on the EARTH Magazine digital newsstand explores how scientists are ironing out the kinks in different sectors of the renewable energy market. From fast spinning flywheels to storing excess energy in molten salts and ancient lava flows to be ready when needed, the creative minds behind these clean technologies are pushing the envelope of renewable energy. Read more online at: http://bit.ly/154Ju5b.

Read about the ancestors of the ancient Minoans, the effects of humans on the deep ocean soundscape, and exactly what a “Carhenge” is in the October issue of EARTH Magazine available on the digital newsstand: www.earthmagazir.org/digital.

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