Engineers' Views on Storing Solar Energy as Potential Energy

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Storing solar energy as gravitational potential energy involves lifting heavy blocks to store energy, which can be released when needed. Engineers acknowledge that while the concept is feasible, it requires careful calculations regarding the mass and height of the weights involved. Current implementations of this idea are primarily seen in water-based systems rather than solid weights. The discussion highlights the practicality of using gravitational potential energy but questions its current application and efficiency compared to other storage methods. Overall, the concept is viable but needs further exploration and development for practical use.
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Store energy from solar panels in form of gravitational potential energy.
For example: build a system which will lift a very heavy block. When you need energy, you just get down the block
What do engineers think about that?
 
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It works, but you should calculate how much mass and how high.
 
Is it created somewhere?
 
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Is it created somewhere?
It is done with water, but not with weights.
 

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