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> Is pumped hydro really 30% more inefficient than even that figure? The article states 30% cheaper, not 30% more efficient. > If it's $103/GWh, on the other
by al_bundling 12y ago
> Is pumped hydro really 30% more inefficient than even that figure?
The article states 30% cheaper, not 30% more efficient.
> If it's $103/GWh, on the other hand, then we're talking about only ~10% overhead on costs.
The article states $103/kWh, not per GWh. To calculate overhead costs you would need to know life cycle costs which were not disclosed.