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I assume I'm just being dense, but if you have to boil the potato, surely that takes a bunch of energy? Or do you burn wood to do that in this scenario
by danmur 5y ago
I assume I'm just being dense, but if you have to boil the potato, surely that takes a bunch of energy? Or do you burn wood to do that in this scenario
- seltzered_ 5y agoYes. The question to ask in these approaches, from an appropriate technology standpoint, is the locality around creating energy storage and what it would take to maintain the storage device, not just conversion efficiency. For example, one may argue in a given situation one should use an induction cooktop from an efficiency standpoint (and also particulates reduction). Another may argue in a given situation one should use a woodstove if they can source the wood in a sustainable manner and can create maintain the woodstove itself locally. Not asserting a right answer here, just outlining some tradeoffs.