cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/39964313

Some key insights from the article:

Basically, what they did was to look at how much batteries would be needed in a given area to provide constant power supply at least 97% of the time, and the calculate the costs of that solar+battery setup compared to coal and nuclear.

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[–] 4 points 1 year ago

Molten calcium batteries could be fine for long term storage like that. You’ll still need a ridiculous surface area for the panels though.

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