Technologies Precluded from Use in Utility-Scale Applications

Technology Description

Several other storage technologies have been considered for use in utility-scale applications but have been, for the most part, deemed unsuitable because of high cost or inherent technology limitations.

• Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries
• Nickel/cadmium (NiCd) batteries
• Superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES)