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[–] SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip 87 points 1 year ago (20 children)

If the excess energy cannot be stored, it should be used for something energy intensive like desalination or carbon capture.

[–] UnfortunateDoorHinge@aussie.zone 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Heck pumping water uphill for all I care. The more potential energy the better.

[–] bier@feddit.nl 3 points 1 year ago

Yes we need more long time energy storage. It helps to balance the energy grid and it helps for days when not enough energy is produced. Batteries aren't really the answer, but pumping water uphill might be.

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