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So then pump water up a hill during times of excess and then use that stored energy to spin turbine generators during times of need. just because it's supplyin
by weaksauce 9y ago
So then pump water up a hill during times of excess and then use that stored energy to spin turbine generators during times of need. just because it's supplying "too much" energy at one time doesn't mean it's not something that could be used effectively with the right infrastructure.
- conjecTech 9y agoIdeas like this unfortunately end up not being very economical because of the fixed costs of the infrastructure needed and the relatively low duty cycle of use.
- TheSpiceIsLife 9y agoThere are no new good places for hydroelectricity that everyone can agree on. Pumped hydro storage is best married to existing damns.
- skookumchuck 9y ago> everyone can agree on People don't even agree which direction the sun comes up.