German firm tests powerful NASA battery that offers 30,000 cycles, 30-year life
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RWE, a German energy company, is testing NASA-developed nickel-hydrogen batteries for renewable energy storage. These batteries, supplied by EnerVenue, can last up to 30 years with 30,000 charge cycles, retaining 86% capacity after extensive use. The technology offers advantages in durability, temperature resilience, and safety compared to lithium-ion batteries, potentially advancing large-scale energy storage for sustainable power grids.
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