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To make solar power viable, we need a solution for overnight energy storage.

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[โ€“] Zuzak@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Of course not all of the energy used to power the pump is lost (that's the whole idea) but there is still some energy loss. Maybe it's only a small amount like you say with the turbine but that's what I was referring to.

[โ€“] OgdenTO@hexbear.net 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah, I see what you mean.