Podcast: https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/the-new-normal-for-the-grid-batteries The New Normal for the Grid Batteries
Reading: https://www.eia.gov/analysis/studies/electricity/batterystorage/
In a 1 paragraph discussion, summarize the arguments the podcast and reading makes about the future of renewables and how batteries tie into this.
Try to address some of the following questions:
What has driven most of the recent increases in batteries in the US?
What are some of the challenges associated with the electrical grid that have limited solar/wind thus far? How are batteries addressing this challenges?
What does the EIA expect will happen with battery storage in the coming years?
