Are power-grid-lithium-ion batteries the way of the future?

At Masters’ Academy we will always put energy management and conservation first, but you have to admit this is pretty neat! Tesla did it in 100 days or it would have been free. Talk about incentive to get things done!

In effort to avoid blackouts and as a supporting technology of renewable green energies, the Tesla company installed a multimillion-dollar massive battery array in the power-grid. This lithium-ion battery is fed by the nearby South Australian windfarm providing a steady and an even power flow. And if we have our fact correct, it has the capacity to power about 30,000 homes for about an hour in emergency situations.

Renewables cannot be solely relied upon because the wind and sun intensity vary greatly, but with the ability to retain the generated power, renewables will have a fighting chance to succeed and be a profitable part of world energy solutions in the future. At this point in our technological history this scenario is not a proper fit for every situation, but it is a very good fit for some, and it should be considered when applicable.

Our biggest problem still remains, and it is longer-term power storage. Powering for only and hour only serves to steady the flow to aid in avoiding shock to the current power grid when there are surges in wind and solar energy production or when the power gets interrupted.

If every wind turbine and solar array had its own internal storage system, then wind turbines would be far more practical on a technicalities basis, but we eventually need to overcome the high price of renewables without needing government subsidies.

What are your thoughts about massive lithium-ion batteries for this purpose?