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To: Metacomet who wrote (9552)	5/31/2015 2:51:35 PM
From: Hog Head	Read Replies (1) of 10654

Batteries for grid power would never work IMHO. A 24 hr wind power pilot project was undertaken last year (I don't have a link) on a small island down south. The ingenious plan was to generate excess power during windy periods - and use the excess power to split water into hydrogen and oxygen (using electrolysis) which is stored separately until power is needed. When the winds slack, the hydrogen/oxygen is burned (100% clean - combines back into water). It functions similar to a battery in that it can be charged and discharged, but has the benefits of very high efficiency, no chemicals or costly substances needed (like lithium), and doesn't wear out -> unlimited charge cycles. Add to that there is no hard to dispose of worn out batteries, this simple design could change the world. But likely you have never heard of it, and I can't find it online anymore. Much like cancer cures, business doesn't want cheap and effective solutions - they want complicated, expensive and maintenance intensive solutions to our "problems". Why cure something that can be stretched out with exceedingly expensive treatments? Same for green power - don't let it become a cure, just an expensive alternative you can feel good about supporting.

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