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by jfim 703 days ago
> Alberta doesn't lack for hills, which is what's needed to build pumped storage which is what's cheapest for seasonal storage.

From what I understand, BC has a lot of hydro dams. I wonder if there is a way to use them for pumped storage.

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They do use them as storage, but more passively - When others sources of production are high BC slows their consumption, allowing them to build up greater reserves in their dams.