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‘World’s tallest’ wind turbine gets 70MWh of pumped storage near Stuttgart

‘World’s tallest’ wind turbine gets 70MWh of pumped storage near Stuttgart The world’s tallest wind turbine to date, under construction at a German wind farm, will be paired with 70MWh of pumped hydro energy storage onsite. Four wind turbines of 3.4MW rated capacity each are being installed in Gaildorf, near Stuttgart in southern Germany, by … Continue reading ‘World’s tallest’ wind turbine gets 70MWh of pumped storage near Stuttgart

Turning Old #Coal_Mines Into Massive Energy Storage Devices for Renewable Power

Turning Old Coal Mines Into Massive Energy-Storage Devices for Renewable Power A Pennsylvania entrepreneur imagines that one day, the 40-acre Shen Penn anthracite mine pit will once again deliver energy. (TNS) — SHENANDOAH, Pa. – The Shen Penn anthracite mine pit, abandoned in the 1960s during the decline of Schuylkill County’s coal industry, is a … Continue reading Turning Old #Coal_Mines Into Massive Energy Storage Devices for Renewable Power

Pumped Up: Renewable s Growth Revives Old Energy Storage Method

Pumped Up: Renewables Growth Revives Old Energy-Storage Method Moving water uphill lets producers of solar and wind power bank energy for use when it is needed most Forget about Tesla Motors Inc.’s batteries: The hottest way to store energy in the electricity business today is a century-old technology that involves moving water to stash power. … Continue reading Pumped Up: Renewable s Growth Revives Old Energy Storage Method