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http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl Member Run Boards >> Environment >> Renewable energy companies eyeing abandoned mines http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1730338709 Message started by Brian Ross on Oct 31^st, 2024 at 11:38am

Title: Renewable energy companies eyeing abandoned mines
Post by Brian Ross on Oct 31^st, 2024 at 11:38am

Renewable energy companies eyeing off abandoned mines in Queensland [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: Renewable energy companies eyeing abandoned mines
Post by lee on Oct 31^st, 2024 at 11:53am

They would make great landfill sites for solar and wind turbine trash. ;)

Lifting and powering is a loss making project. So from 30% efficiency it drops down further. ::)

Title: Re: Renewable energy companies eyeing abandoned mines
Post by tallowood on Oct 31^st, 2024 at 12:30pm

Title: Re: Renewable energy companies eyeing abandoned mines
Post by tallowood on Oct 31^st, 2024 at 12:35pm

It is called Gravitricity.

https://inhabitat.com/startup-is-turning-old-mine-shafts-into-power-generators-using-giant-weights/