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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by TankieTanuki@hexbear.net to c/science@hexbear.net

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

Batteries are complicated.

Do you know what isn't? Water go up. stonks-up

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[–] Hexboare@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The storage and generating capacity is much less, but flow batteries are still good.

You don't necessarily need a giant reservior, you can flood old mining sites like this - https://naif.gov.au/our-projects/genex-kidston-pumped-hydro-storage-project/