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             Since sunshine, 
              wind and rainfall are all intermittent, renewable energy takes time 
              to accumulate. Therefore, it must be efficiently stored to be effectively 
              used. Different types of storage include thermal energy storage, 
              mechanical energy storage, and electrochemical energy storage 
              systems. 
               
            Browse our glossary 
              of renewable energy terms or our list of energy 
              storage organizations for more information. 
               
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