Altair Nanotechnologies is working with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute and the University of Hawaii to supply a 2 megawatt energy storage system to maintain grid stability, all using its nano-scale processing technology that it says provides rapid charging.

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And they also play a role in mitigating the impacts of climate change through carbon capture storage, acting as a buffer against natural disasters and helping to maintain microclimatic or climatic stability.

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