The complete phasing-out of fossil fuels is not realistic, China’s top climate official said, adding that these climate-warming fuels must continue to play a vital role in maintaining global energy security.

  • Zron@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    The best energy storage we have is pumping hydro.

    Pump water up a hill when power is cheap, let if flow downhill and spin a flywheel when production drops.

    Huge battery banks with limited recharge cycles is stupid when all you need is some water and a high spot to put it.

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      1 year ago

      Isn’t that less efficient because of motor losses, drag, etc? It’s also heavily dependent on geography.