Researchers Say Gravity Energy Storage is Possible in High-Rise Buildings
Researchers from the University of Waterloo in Canada have introduced an exciting idea that could change how energy is stored in cities. They believe that high-rise buildings can be used to store renewable energy through a gravity-based system. This technology could work together with solar panels, small wind turbines, and lithium-ion batteries to make buildings more energy-efficient and less dependent on the grid. The system works in a simple but smart way. It uses a rope-hoist mechanism that lifts heavy weights, such as steel or concrete blocks, to store energy when solar or wind power is available. Later, when electricity…