I missed the part where they pump water up to generate power from the downdraft (of cooled air). I don’t want to shit on cool ideas. Maaaaybe there’s are range of parameters where this works, but I’m holding my breath.
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Technus@lemmy.zip 1 year ago
The TTSS works out efficiently in a hot, dry climate. […] researchers also note that reliance on a continuous supply of large quantities of water is an issue that needs to be addressed.
These two things don’t really add up.
I suppose you could feed it with saltwater if you’re on the coast, but there’s a reason why you don’t pump that stuff around unless you really have to.
_s10e@feddit.de 1 year ago
onion@feddit.de 1 year ago
photovoltaic has the same problem tho
QuinceDaPence@kbin.social 1 year ago
Photovoltaic doesn't require water. What are you talking about?
_s10e@feddit.de 1 year ago
Also PV does neither require heat nor dryness.