What about liquid air? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19785689

It's all too technical for me now - but very interesting.

I love that liquid air tech! Superb!

Norwegians are using a different approach. They pump water to an elevated storage when there is too much energy being produced. Then they dump that water through turbines and provide electricity when needed.

I love that liquid air tech! Superb!

Norwegians are using a different approach. They pump water to an elevated storage when there is too much energy being produced. Then they dump that water through turbines and provide electricity when needed.

Check out Dinnorwig (not sure of spelling) in Wales, does just that.

Check out Dinnorwig (not sure of spelling) in Wales, does just that.

I was thinking exactly the same!

It's Dinorwig though. You were very close.

I was thinking exactly the same!

It's Dinorwig though. You were very close.

Dammit to many n's

Well, well, look at that! From a country side garage to a Scientists conference !

http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/liquid-air-could-fuel-future-035017019.html

Just a thought, if I put an extra towing socket at the back of the Electric Octavia, wired it up to the batteries, power problem sorted. Could only travel in the day of course.

I like the eclectic choice of panel types, dashing!