How to Save a Planet: Spark Tank! How Do We Solve the Energy Storage Problem?

Catalyst · 1 Jul 2022 · 46m

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Hosted by Alex Bloomberg, this crossover episode of 'How to Save a Planet' features Shayle Kann of Energy Impact Partners and Dr. Leah Stokes of UC Santa Barbara evaluating three long-duration energy storage technologies in a 'Spark Tank' format. The judges assess pumped hydro storage at Northfield Mountain, compressed air energy storage from Hydrostor, and thermal storage using molten salts developed by Dr. Cristina Prieto. They debate the scalability, efficiency, and industrial applications of each, ultimately favoring compressed air and thermal solutions over pumped hydro due to site limitations.

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Companies: Hydrostor, Rondo Energy, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Energy Impact Partners, Energy Hub, Bloom Energy
Also: Northfield Mountain

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How to Save a Planet: Spark Tank! How Do We Solve the Energy Storage Problem?

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