September 11, 2007 7:39 AM PDT

Utility will use batteries to store wind power

American Electric Power, a coal-burning utility looks for ways to connect more wind power to its grid.
The New York Times

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Are batteries getting cheaper and more efficient? If so, how rapidly is this happening. I think I read somewhere about 10 years ago that they were increasing in capacity by about 10% a year. Does anyone know if that is true or what current expectations are? Thanks.
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