
Living Off the Grid
Using wind, water and solar power, Eigg – an island off the coast of Scotland – has become one of the world’s first island communities to implement a completely renewable power grid supported by lead batteries.

Using wind, water and solar power, Eigg – an island off the coast of Scotland – has become one of the world’s first island communities to implement a completely renewable power grid supported by lead batteries.
The Energy Storage Grand Challenge report….reflects growing recognition from DOE and others that lead batteries are among important energy storage technologies that require investment to secure America’s global leadership on technological innovation and a green economy infrastructure.