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Re:Fusion Foolery by ekianjo on Thursday August 17, 2023 @10:08AM (#37161822)
Thats a myth. You cannot have baseline power with renewables only throughout the year. Hydro only works in very specific places and the same for wind.
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Re:Fusion Foolery by dale_glass on Thursday August 17, 2023 @12:02PM (#37163758)
Why? Build more. Interconnect with HVDC.
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Re:Fusion Foolery by pfdietz on Thursday August 17, 2023 @04:12PM (#37167286)
Yes, you may need various kinds of storage as well, filled by renewables. E-fuels can be used to shift energy across seasons.
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