Finland has shocked the world with a unique technology. Now sand can also be made a battery! This is not an ordinary battery, but a 13 -meter high tower, in which 2000 tons of sand is filled. This technology is not only cheap, but also beneficial for the environment. If it is successful, it can bring energy revolution around the world, where sand can replace the lithium battery. Come, let’s understand how it works. What can be the benefit of this?
How does a battery made of sand work?
This new battery of Finland is completely different from the traditional lithium battery. In this, sand is used to store energy. When more electricity is produced than air and sun, that extra energy is added to the sand. In this process, the sand is heated to 600 ° C.
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This summer is safe in sand for months, as the heat is being stored and kept. When needed, this heat can be removed and used to give heat to homes or industries.
Cheap and durable technology
The biggest feature of this battery is that it is very cheap. This does not require expensive lithium or complex equipment. Sand is a cheap and easy -to -find substance, which is used in the tower.
This technique is going to last long. The company that makes it claims that this battery can work for longer than your phone or its next version. This shows that it is also safe and durable for the environment.
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Benefits for the environment
This technique of Finland helps in better use of energy by storing heat. In winter, when the energy of the air and the sun is low, it can remove the heat from the sand and keep the houses warm. This will reduce the need for pollution -causing fuel like coal or oil.
This step will help meet the target of climate neutrality by 2035 in Finland. Also, this technique can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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How was it made?
The tower is built in Porninen, a small town in Finland. It has 2000 tons of sand filled, which is made of soapstone. Renewable energy (wind and solar) are used to heat this sand. The tower has been made in a special way so that the heat does not go out and remains for a long time. This project is designed by Finland -based company Polar Night Energy, which is working on new energy techniques.
What will happen in future?
This sand battery can be used worldwide due to cheap and easy. Especially in countries where winters are long and heat is required. This technique can also be used in making electricity by improving. Experts believe that if it is successful, it can change the traditional battery and make renewable energy more popular.
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