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Re:Gravity Energy Storage: Alternative to batteries for grid... by colordrops on Wednesday January 06, 2021 @03:10AM (#25655636)
Why would you need to assemble anything at the bottom of the ocean? Couldn't you set it up above then drop it with the cables attached, assuming it's heavy enough?
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Re:Gravity Energy Storage: Alternative to batteries for grid... by mdtusz on Wednesday January 06, 2021 @04:05AM (#25655934)
You wouldn't necessarily need to even drop much more than a mass that weighs more than twice the buoyant force of the buoy with a block to redirect the cable, then have a floating platform that's more buoyant than the sinking buoy.

Interesting idea.

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