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This Southern California solar farm is using retired EV batteries for storing the power and then send to the grid when needed. This way the retired batteries can extend their usefulness for several... (grist.org)
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This Southern California solar farm is using retired EV batteries for storing the power and then send to the grid when needed. This way the retired batteries can extend their usefulness for several...::A Southern California company is showing how repurposing EV batteries for stationary storage can extend their usefulness for several years.

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[–] Diplomjodler@feddit.de 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

A 50 KWh or more battery pack will be overkill for most homes. But those will likely be available for cheap soon so it might still be a good option. Putting a pack that weighs several hundred kilos in your basement might be difficult, though.

[–] KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I don’t know that a basement would be a good location regardless. If that thing sparks up, it’ll take out half the building before the fire department shows up.

[–] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 11 months ago

I use mine as a box spring in my bedroom

[–] cogman@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Depends on the chemistry. I'd want NMC batteries outside and LFPs can be anywhere.