• keepthepace@slrpnk.net
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    2
    ·
    1 year ago

    Google “Iron batteries” if you are interested in building some. This is a tech that is not super efficient in terms of Wh/kg but that is extremely cheap so it can make sense for a static powerwall-style installation. If only we produce it to scale. Exploring the automation of this process has been on my todo list for a while.

    On the plus side as well (and kind of the reason why it is so cheap) is that it does not require any “exotic” material or rare earth. From what I heard (did not check personally, I have zero chemistry skills) there is one nasty chemical in the production process but it is reusable and does not need to be discarded.