Energy Storage News•4 months ago
Google bets big on 30GWh of Form Energy’s iron-air battery storage despite efficiency trade-offs
- •Google's data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, will host a massive 30GWh iron-air battery storage system from Form Energy, deployed by Xcel Energy.
- •This project signifies a major commitment by a tech giant to long-duration energy storage for critical loads, indicating a growing trend for large power consumers seeking resilient and decarbonized power solutions.
- •The deployment highlights Form Energy's iron-air battery technology as a viable utility-scale, long-duration storage solution, despite noted efficiency trade-offs, creating new opportunities for developers and IPPs.
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