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consider the implications for a post scarcity future (slrpnk.net)
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[–] bier@feddit.nl 3 points 7 months ago

Yes we need more long time energy storage. It helps to balance the energy grid and it helps for days when not enough energy is produced. Batteries aren't really the answer, but pumping water uphill might be.