Pumped hydro for the cloudy windless days and nights

Update: 2016-08-20

Description

Water is pumped using power from a renewable source, from a low level to a high level and stored. The water acquires potential energy. When released, it drives turbines and generates hydro electricity.

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Pumped hydro for the cloudy windless days and nights

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Pumped hydro for the cloudy windless days and nights