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*[[Scroll Compressor]] is nearly 100% efficient, but expensive. | *[[Scroll Compressor]] is nearly 100% efficient, but expensive. | ||
*Highest [[ESOI]] of any energy source - [https://energy.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-02-09_Making-Good-Energy-Choices-The-Role-of-Energy-Systems-Analysis.pdf] | |||
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- Low Tech Magazine article - [1]
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- 40-50% efficiency of air storage, compared to 70-90% for batteries.
- Pumping and air engines are 60-70% efficient.
- Scroll Compressor is nearly 100% efficient, but expensive.
- Highest ESOI of any energy source - [2]