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> Alberta doesn't lack for hills, which is what's needed to build pumped storage which is what's cheapest for seasonal storage. From what I understand, BC has
by jfim 2y ago
> Alberta doesn't lack for hills, which is what's needed to build pumped storage which is what's cheapest for seasonal storage.
From what I understand, BC has a lot of hydro dams. I wonder if there is a way to use them for pumped storage.
- SketchySeaBeast 2y agoThey do use them as storage, but more passively - When others sources of production are high BC slows their consumption, allowing them to build up greater reserves in their dams.