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

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[โ€“] chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months 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

[โ€“] Addv4@lemmy.world 0 points 6 months ago

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