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Even before coronavirus, the durability of centralised energy networks designed for the last century was being seriously questioned. But fluctuations in energy demand, brought on by lockdowns combined with the national commitments to hasten the switch to renewable energy, have tested the reliability of traditional grids further and in some cases found them wanting. In …

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Duke Energy Florida is planning to use the same lithium-ion battery technology that power most cell phones and laptops to supplement its power grid in parts of Florida and allow for quicker recovery from short-term power outages. The St. Petersburg-based utility, which has about 1.8 million customers in Florida, plans to build battery stations throughout …