r/Thatsactuallyverycool • u/BitschWack Wonder Apprentice • Aug 09 '23

video China commissions the world's first commercial gravity battery.

*"The principle of operation of a gravitational battery is much simpler than lithium-ion batteries. Basically, it's just a system of cranes that raise and lower concrete blocks.

The design include hoists that lift 30-ton composite blocks using an electric motor. The raised blocks are stacked on top of each other, which creates potential energy. At the moment when the consumer needs energy, the blocks fall under the influence of gravity, and the energy released in this process is collected and sent to where it required. The plant is capable of storing up to 100 MWh of energy and delivering 25 MW of power."*

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u/EvilMoSauron Curious Observer Aug 09 '23

Wow! Did China talk with Elon Musk about marketing pseudoscience garbage? Are they going to showcase the perpetual motion machine next?

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u/BitschWack Wonder Apprentice Aug 09 '23

Why do you think it is nonsense ? Switzerland, Scotland and the Czech Republic have all shown interest. I believe that Switzerland actually has a working system.

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u/Alexei_StukovUED Aug 09 '23

No we have absolutely not shown any interest. Stop spreading your bullshit. You keep quoting crap yet offer zero sources. This is a stupid concept that nobody is paying attention to, and for all the right reasons.