Form Energy scales iron-based batteries that store energy for multiple days
Original titleForm Energy and its iron batteries
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- MIT Tech Review
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Summary
Form Energy is building iron-based batteries capable of storing energy for multiple days and ramping up production while signing commercial project deals. The technology addresses seasonal and weather-dependent variability in solar and wind power.
Original excerpt
Form Energy is building iron-based batteries that can store energy for multiple days. The company is ramping up supply at its factory and signing deals for commercial projects. New solar and wind installations produce electricity more affordably than fossil fuels in most places, but their output varies based on season, time of day, and weather.…