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24/7 solar towers could double energy output (techxplore.com)

submitted 9 months ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Technus@lemmy.zip 32 points 9 months ago (4 children)

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 points 9 months ago

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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