Slovenian Hydro Pumped Storage Power Plant is a Biker’s Dream

Most bicyclists have a dream place in mind when it comes to enjoying their rides. What about an open (dug) plain-where you can try all possible antics that come to mind whilst riding a bicycle For the ones who’ve always wanted an opportunity such as this, the Slovenian Hydro Pumped Storage Power Plant is an ideal place. But only when it is empty, of course!

The bikers will think of it as heaven but paradise is not the real purpose behind the empty hydro pumped storage power plant. In reality it acts like a giant capacitor to which the water can be pumped when there is a surplus of energy elsewhere.

One example, say for instance this power plant was connected to a wind power unit. In such a situation it will store energy when there is a surplus of wind power from blowing at its peak. However, when the wind is not blowing, energy could be produced using the stored water. This process will eventually reduce the impact of the wind’s non availability at times.

A definite green option but we for one are more inclined towards the favor to cyclists.

[via Treehugger]

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