Your future air conditioner might act like a battery

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As temperatures climb on hot days, many of us are quick to crank up our fans or air conditioners. These cooling systems can be a major stress on electrical grids, which has inspired some inventors to create versions that can store energy as well as use it.  Cooling represents 20% of global electricity demand in…

https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/08/06/1095707/air-conditioner-battery/