Freight Train Batteries Could Aid Power Grid in Emergencies
🛤 Freight Train Batteries Could Aid Power Grid in Emergencies.
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory propose using electric batteries on freight trains to support the power grid during spikes in energy demand. The existing infrastructure can connect these trains to the grid, and the mobility of trains enables them to respond to extreme weather conditions. This approach could offer cost-effective backup power, potentially reducing the need for new transmission lines and infrastructure upgrades.