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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.