View source for Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)

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 Has How it Works Description=Air is compressed (charging), stored, and expanded (discharging).
 |Has Varieties=
 |Has Efficiency Range=40-55%
 |Has Cycle Life=30 years
 |Has Technology readiness level=9 - Fully Mature
 |Has Benefits=* Mature bulk storage
* Low cost per kWh potential
 |Has Challenges=* Geographical limitations
* Requires fuel for heating producing CO2 emissions
 |Has Application=Bulk, long-duration services
 |Has image=File:CAES.png
 |Has Installed Capacity=~500 MW
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