Batteries, though they can store and release energy as the cycles flux up or down, add other toxins in their Life Cycle from cradle to grave, (assuming there is a grave) along with but another contributor to the CO² that all this renewable energy is suppose to be preventing.
And if one battery has a catastrophic failure (worst un-thought of event) such as an explosion (which they do) calculate the explosive force per Kwh stored in each of these. Then try to contemplate after nearby structures (could be) are in ruins the ecological damages with ground and water.
Again, with a few nudges in statutes, rules, regulations, over time the rate payers will see a hike and the taxpayers will be requested to foot the startup, and ongoing costs.
Another step into the Wild Wild world of Moldy Green while the world still does not get it......... Conservation or elimination of the need. Turn the freaking lights out and other devices off when not in use........ and those power leaching remote standby devices.
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