Storing solar power as ice for cooling

https://youtu.be/HSvguJ7u3VM

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

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chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 8 pts · 185d (2 replies)

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 pts · 183d (1 reply)

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

harambe69@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 182d

It might even be more efficient that a battery.