Storing solar power as ice for cooling
Simple idea, basically uses ice as the storage medium for solar energy.
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View original on lemmy.worldSimple idea, basically uses ice as the storage medium for solar energy.
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Very cool concept. I wonder if constant ice freezing and thawing would cause damage to the container and pipes over time though
Probably, but it seems like a simple enough solution for hot climates for a stop gap before battery adoption.
It might even be more efficient that a battery.