Mountain Gravity Energy Storage (MGES) (IMAGE)

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

Mountain Gravity Energy Storage (MGES)

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The storage of energy for long periods of time is subject to special challenges. An IIASA researcher proposes using a combination of Mountain Gravity Energy Storage (MGES) and hydropower as a solution for this issue.

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