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A Battery Made of Air? Hydropneumatic Energy Storage Takes Flight
Hydropneumatic energy storage, which uses compressed air to store energy, is gaining renewed interest thanks to technical advances. The approach offers a potential alternative to conventional batteries for storing renewable energy. Developers say updated designs improve efficiency over older compressed air systems, making the technology more viable for grid-scale applications where long-duration, low-cost energy storage is increasingly needed.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
Matched: climate
China's 15th five-year renewable energy plan sets targets and policies for expanding clean power through 2030. It aims to accelerate solar, wind, and other renewable deployment, reinforcing China's role as the world's largest clean energy market. Analysts say the plan could significantly cut emissions and influence global climate goals, though implementation and grid integration challenges remain key concerns for whether targets translate into real-world impact.
India looks to untapped graphite riches for slice of critical minerals boom
Matched: climate
India is seeking to develop its largely untapped graphite reserves to compete in the growing critical minerals market, driven by rising demand for battery-grade graphite in clean energy technologies. However, India faces significant challenges in breaking into a supply chain dominated by China, which currently controls the vast majority of global graphite processing and output.