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When Batteries Get A Face Lift, So Do Renewables
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Batteries are everywhere. They're in our phones, our remote controls, smart-watches, electric cars and so much more. They could also be the solution to a problem that renewable energy companies have faced for years: How to store the mass amounts of energy they produce for later use. Some companies are using batteries to make renewable energy accessible 24/7. Today, we dig into how the technology is rapidly progressing with Cooper Katz McKim, a producer from fellow NPR podcast The Indicator from Planet Money . Listen to The Indicator's three-part battery series . Have questions about the future of technology? Contact us at shortwave@npr.org . Listen to every episode of Short Wave…