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Originally Posted by snowy
Wind doesn't do us a lot of good if it overloads the system; we need some way to store power effectively over the longer term with minimal loss.
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An interesting project nearby:
Powerplant details - Mount Elbert Powerplant - Bureau of Reclamation
2 lakes with a generator/pump between them. They use surplus power during off-peak to pump water uphill and then release it as needed during peak times.