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article includes equation for kinetic energy

DOE site discussing the use of extremely low friction bearings in flywheel energy storage applications.

Flywheels Offer New Spin on Energy Storage - Columnist writes that electric storage will be affordable. Column has links to 4 companies. (June 29,2002)

Technical paper and information on exotic bearings for flywheels.

Private corporation to "bring flywheel technology to the marketplace" Rotors, testing, and systems.

Project for 5-fold increase in specific energy (Whr/lb), and a 2-fold increase in life, over existing spacecraft batteries. Links to applications, accomplishments, events, development, details, business opportunities, images, papers/presentations, and resources/links.

Reviews work done by the Genetic Algorithms Research and Application Group (the GARAGe) on the design of composite material flywheels

Flywheel battery described as having near-zero storage (idling) loss, unlimited service life with no maintenance, ultra-high power conversion efficiency.

Technical article and information on flywheels for energy storage and to improve power quality. Links to a maker.