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Power transmission on large distances is a very difficult subject. To put it simply, wires have a non-zero resistance to current, increasing with its length. F
by mrpopo 10y ago
Power transmission on large distances is a very difficult subject. To put it simply, wires have a non-zero resistance to current, increasing with its length.
For instance, Morocco plans to put solar panels in the Sahara. The solution that is considered in order to transmit power was that the solar station would charge batteries and the batteries would be carried by trucks.
- ivan_gammel 10y agoChemical energy storage looks interesting and it's not limited to batteries. Can be fuel as well. And it can be transferred via automated rail line (or even wire transport).
- lallysingh 10y agoBattery sneakernet? EV trucks full of charged batteries going down the interstate across the country?
- w_t_payne 10y ago(Or pumped through pipes?)