IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Researchers at Penn State propose using depleted oil and gas wells for energy storage, boosting efficiency with geothermal assistance. 🌱 This innovative approach addresses environmental concerns by mitigating methane leaks from abandoned wells. 💼 The system’s enhanced efficiency, increased by 9.5% through geothermal integration, makes it economically viable. 🏗️ Repurposing existing … Continue reading “US scientists just did it” – Abandoned oil wells turned into giant green energy batteries