sand battery
A "sand battery" is an innovative energy storage solution using sand to store and release thermal energy, often from renewable sources.
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Definition
B2Thermal Energy Storage
(technical, industrial)A system that stores heat in sand to be released later for generating electricity or heating.
Example
- The new power plant uses a sand battery to store excess solar energy.
- Sand batteries are becoming popular for their efficiency and low cost.
C1Electronics
(historical)An electrochemical battery using sand-soaked electrolyte, historically used to test telegraph cables at sea.
C1Military
(historical)A coastal defense structure with artillery, often including infantry, made from sand.
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