Scientists Propose Turning Skyscrapers Into Massive Gravity Batteries

glassware g82e831bcc 1920 Scientists Propose Turning Skyscrapers Into Massive Gravity Batteries

Takeaways:

  • Researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis are looking at ways to turn skyscrapers into gravity-powered batteries.
  • The idea is to have robots load heavy ballasts into existing elevators when the demand for power is low and store them at the top of the building.
  • When the demand increases, the weights would be lowered, generating extra electricity through a generator.

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