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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 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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[–] reallyzen@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Well, it's in a tank. Atop a 250m high tower. Smack in the centre of a ring of mirrors focusing all their heat on it. Liquified to generate steam.

I think the "corrosive" part is the least of the issues here.

[–] Sausage@hexbear.net 5 points 3 months ago

Just something I’ve heard from some people about molten salt.