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Re:Geothermal power is a climate moon shot beneath our feet by alach11 on Monday March 03, 2025 @07:53AM (#43241266)
> Can't you just [store the power]

If you find a cheap solution to power storage, you can make a lot of money. This is the key enabler for a 100% renewable grid.

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Re:Geothermal power is a climate moon shot beneath our feet by EasyMark on Monday March 03, 2025 @02:41PM (#43245812)
you'd be the first trillionaire.
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Re:Geothermal power is a climate moon shot beneath our feet by Dennip on Wednesday March 05, 2025 @07:57AM (#43265870)
We already do electricity -> hydrogen generation, the hydrogen is then stored in underground pumped storage (empty gas wells), and can be used in place of natural gas.

Although presumably if you set up one of these facilities you need it running 24/7 to be profitable not just when there is a lull in demand elsewhere.

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