Comment Comment by al_bundling > Is pumped hydro really 30% more inefficient than even that figure?The article states 30% cheaper, not 30% more efficient.> If it's $103/GWh, on the other hand, then we're talking about only ~10% overhead on costs.The article states $103/kWh, not per GWh. To calculate overhead costs you would need to know life cycle costs which were not disclosed. parent al_bundling 12 years ago
The article states 30% cheaper, not 30% more efficient.
> If it's $103/GWh, on the other hand, then we're talking about only ~10% overhead on costs.
The article states $103/kWh, not per GWh. To calculate overhead costs you would need to know life cycle costs which were not disclosed.