I always find it bizarre that "long duration" batteries like this are presented as an advancement. The manufacturer just built 4h batteries but left off half the inverters. They aren't better or a tech breakthrough.
The term "hours" just confuses people anyway. We shouldn't use it.
Nick Wagers
California is now home to the first major battery installation in the U.S. that can supply electricity for eight hours rather than four — a big step toward 24/7 clean energy: www.canarymedia.com/articles/lon... via @canarymedia.com
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