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Should also be stated that a significant amount of energy is lost in carrying electricity over distances (over power lines and while at rest in batteries), whic
by totally 9y ago
Should also be stated that a significant amount of energy is lost in carrying electricity over distances (over power lines and while at rest in batteries), which is not the case for H2.
- Veratyr 9y agoThat's a good point. Transmission losses in the US are estimated to be roughly 5%: https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=105&t=3 https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=105&t=3 So to beat that, you have to use less than one fuel cell to transport 19 other fuel cells. I honestly have no idea whether that's easy or not.
- proee 9y agoI would consider our transmission of electrical energy to be very efficient. To transmit power thousands of miles and only lose a few percent is remarkable.
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- posterboy 9y agoIf I recall correctly, hydrogen storage is lossy as well, because it escapes most containers, slowly.