William Taylor

On EESAT and Energy Storage Opportunities on the Smart Grid

As you know, John, I am a fan of BCON but I am getting a bit hesitant as I don't see much progress. I am wondering if they have a chance in this game based on their low carbon footprint and the fact that they seeming require virtually no maintenance as opposed to battery systems which degrade, need replacement and maintenance.

I think that grid operators are conservative buyers, particularly of any new technology like flywheels, and that the path to acceptance will be difficult for BCON but I am hoping that the fact that they are probably the "greenest" technology will overrule cost difficulties.
As you sure that, factoring in maintenance and replacement costs for batteries, that flywheels are not in the financial ballpark? Thanks for your work, it helps push away some of the fog of uncertainly for many of us.

Energy Storage on the Smart Grid: 99.45% Cheap and 0.55% Cool

I am with BCON too. I have seen their wheels work and it is really something. Their almost zero carbon footprint and 20 year life will be a big plus. Batteries are a toxic mess, dirty to make and dirty to get rid of with a limited working life.


On Jul 19 06:18 PM flywheel niche wrote:

> BCON flywheels are the most niche and have the most upside.

Are Energy Storage Investors Chasing Their Own Tails?

Batteries may be developed that can serve almost any need but they all have a large carbon footprint, a feature that may drive their price higher. Shortage of materials may also drive prices up and manufacturing costs associated with materials contamination and remediation will also be a cost factor.

White House Report: GM Volt Is Not Ready for Prime Time

Owing Zenn, I believe, will be a disaster and I have owned it for years! They are great at PR and nothing else. EEStor is clearly a fraud and, although insisting they are making progress, research shows that it is only hollow promises. Time will tell. Go to the boards on EEStor and Zenn and check out what knowledgeable folks say. I hope I am wrong but I doubt it.


On Apr 24 10:25 AM Freya wrote:

> John: you have become jaded. I meant the news that the rest of your
> picks may become obsolete shortly in the EV area. The news is from
> Eestor not from Zenn.
>
> But heck, I can live with my 150% gain.

Cleantech, Optimism Squared and the Battery Industry

Excellent article. I am still hopeful that some sort of accidental results will come from EESTOR or, perhaps, a more viable entity like an MIT lab.

Alternative Energy Storage Is an Investment Tsunami

Yeah, but what if, and it is a big what if, EESTOR and Zenn Motors come through with a viable product? The world will change in a very big way and some out there will become very wealthy.
Any more thoughts on this John?

Alternative Energy, Regular Guy Stuff and Rainbow Stew

I am still hoping the world will have some positive results from Eestor. Think there is much of a chance, John?

Energy Storage Opportunities vs. Irrational Expectations

No one has mentioned Zenn & EEstor. If it works as hoped, this long long shot will make shareholders of Zenn wealthy.

Battery Technology: A Different Set of Rules

I am sticking with flywheel tech. I have visited BCON's factory and listened to them. This whole field is yet to be realized but I just have this hunch that BCON will make it. We will know in the next two years.

Grid-based Energy Storage: Birth of a Giant

Having been at the BCON stockholders meeting last week and listened to management and toured the plant I have put my money there. I think they will be the winner in the minutes category.