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What do hexbears think about pumped hydropower storage? (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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[–] Maturin@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago

Recent forays into trying to do more pumped hydro in the US: https://www.hydroreview.com/hydro-industry-news/pumped-storage-hydro/alabama-power-files-with-ferc-to-surrender-chandler-mountain-pumped-storage-permit/