I thought this thread could serve as a hub for conversations about innovations in energy generation and conservation, both renewable and nonrenewable.
The article I attached below could have also gone into the Ukraine War thread, but it seemed too loosely related. Anyways, here's an article about a cool way (no pun intended) in which Germany plans to store
apnews.com
"The new facility unveiled Thursday at Vattenfall’s Reuter power station will hold water brought to almost boiling temperature using electricity from solar and wind power plants across Germany. During periods when renewable energy exceeds demand the facility effectively acts as a giant battery, though instead of storing electricity it stores heat."
https://apnews.com/hub/climate
The article I attached below could have also gone into the Ukraine War thread, but it seemed too loosely related. Anyways, here's an article about a cool way (no pun intended) in which Germany plans to store
Berlin preps 'huge thermos' to help heat homes this winter
BERLIN (AP) — The rust-colored tower rising from an industrial site near the banks of Berlin's Spree river looks nothing like the sleek flasks Germans use for coffee, yet its purpose is similar: to provide some warmth throughout the day, especially when it's cold outside.
apnews.com
"The new facility unveiled Thursday at Vattenfall’s Reuter power station will hold water brought to almost boiling temperature using electricity from solar and wind power plants across Germany. During periods when renewable energy exceeds demand the facility effectively acts as a giant battery, though instead of storing electricity it stores heat."
https://apnews.com/hub/climate
