There such a scheme in Wales. It's quite big. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinorwig_Power_Station There is research into a similar scheme under wind turbines. The idea is to create a massive co… (View Post)

Yes indeed! https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2019/10/storing-renewable-energy-in-mineshaft-weights-is-cheaper-than-batteries-report-finds/ (View Post)

Their is also the scheme that drops a 12,000 ton weight on a cable slowly down a mineshaft to generate power when needed, and uses surplus power to haul it back up again. There is a lot of creativity… (View Post)

:D I thought that too, but I'm too polite to say it. (View Post)

I hope the LibDems stand back in Bassetlaw. They don't have a hope. It's a waste of effort and money. It might split the Remain vote and let the Tories through. It would be a rehearsal for … (View Post)