Xcel Energy has completed the third phase of the Sherco Solar project in Becker, Minnesota, which is sited to replace a retiring coal plant. With the
  • Mihies@programming.dev
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    1 day ago

    So it is 3GWh. Better than 600MWh. While the power requirement during nights might be less, it’s still a problem, specially during winter (short days, clouds, heat pumps etc.). And you need to charge those batteries as well which significantly lowers the power output during the day.

      • Mihies@programming.dev
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        9 hours ago

        Pumped hydro is better, but not available everywhere.

        Depending on geography, but yes, it’s rare that you have all requirements for it (hill, river etc.)

        I expect sodium-ion batteries to be the main type of storage going forward, but who knows?

        These certainly seem like the future. There is also fusion, but it won’t be feasible in near future if ever.