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0 pointsmprovost2y ago0 comments

Solar pairs well with hydro - a reservoir is basically a big battery that you recharge by pumping water uphill.

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arwhatever2y ago· 1 in thread

Any idea what the efficiency loss might be?

I’m sure the loss is very high, but maybe could be overcome with ample solar inputs?

Modern pumped hydro has a round trip efficiency of around 80%, I understand.

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