Very cool energy tech in Manchester

[Mr_P]

Cryogenic storage works by using renewable or off-peak electricity to cool air down to -190 degrees C, which turns it into a liquid.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37902773

Makes sense if they can charge it off peak when demand is currently very low.

http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/

06:45 Sun Demand = 27 GW and the wind is blowing 5GW (18.8%)

 

[novocaine]

Shame it efficiency is crap really. And the risk of explosion is high.

 

[Woodmonkey]

Great idea, things like this are the future if we want to use more renewables.
Can't imagine the risk of explosion is too high if they've sited it right next to a methane burning station...