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Batteries aren't the only way to store energy. Here's another.
Technology Connections
Technology Connections explains how a home can act as a thermal battery by pre-cooling or pre-heating when electricity is cheap or abundant. He shows how this shifts load off-peak and eases strain on the grid.
Cited in grid, smart thermostat and energy storage threads as an accessible explanation of load shifting.
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