South America's Power Storage Revolution: Batteries, Solar, and the Desert’s New Role

the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, is now storing enough solar energy to power thousands of homes after sunset. Sounds like sci-fi? Welcome to South America’s energy storage revolution. With countries like Chile and Brazil leading the charge, the continent is becoming a global hotspot for innovative power storage solutions. Let’s unpack what’s driving this transformation—and why even your morning coffee might soon owe a debt to lithium-ion batteries. [2024-11-01 20:58]