flow batteries

A form of flow battery — A form of electrochemical storage cell in which electrolyte flows between connected tanks; the direction of flow being opposite when the cell is charging and discharging; used to store electricity from intermittent suppliers such as wind farms.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of flow battery
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