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Simple idea, basically uses ice as the storage medium for solar energy.

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[–] chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Very cool concept. I wonder if constant ice freezing and thawing would cause damage to the container and pipes over time though

[–] Addv4@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Probably, but it seems like a simple enough solution for hot climates for a stop gap before battery adoption.

[–] harambe69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

It might even be more efficient that a battery.