> I was always wondering why there are no systems converting the unused electricity in potential energy by moving water to a higher ground
There are a bunch of pumped storage facilities around [1]. But they work best at massive scale, so suitable locations are somewhat limited. Plus they are expensive to build and often face environmental protests (similar to building dams). Still, it's a solution I'm a fan of.
There are a bunch of pumped storage facilities around [1]. But they work best at massive scale, so suitable locations are somewhat limited. Plus they are expensive to build and often face environmental protests (similar to building dams). Still, it's a solution I'm a fan of.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pumped-storage_hydroel...