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[–] massiveprivilege 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

Use the surplus energy to pump water uphill then release it down whenever you need energy.

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[–] sheepsexplode 1 point 1 point (+2|-1) ago 

Water tower?

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[–] klobos ago 

That idea has been around for a long time now but still hasn't been used. There must be a reason why. I hope it isn't patent related.

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[–] WorkingDead 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

We've already done it just about everywhere it's feasible. It also takes a LOT of water and you have to make an artificial lake which destroys a huge amount of land and is not environmentally friendly at all.

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[–] tame ago 

Because it needs a shit ton of water. A tower ain't cutting it, you need a lake.