No more Lithium: 4 ways renewable energy could be stored in the future

It is fascinating how simple elements can store tons of energy for us.
Ameya Paleja
Abstract battery supply
Abstract battery supply

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Lithium-ion batteries are being used extensively for a wide range of applications, including those to make processes less polluting and more environmentally friendly. However, sourcing components for their manufacture is nowhere near being environmentally friendly. In July, we reported how lithium mining has a long-term impact on the hydrology of the regions where they are mined, damaging that it can take decades or more to recover from.

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