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Compressed Air Storage

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Compressed air storage is a method of storing potential energy by compressing air into a container or underground reservoir. The compressed air can be released later to generate electricity when needed.

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