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Wind, solar, geo-thermal, tidal, and biomass are all here in Alaska, in abundance. However, one challenge to integrating renewable energy into the grid is what to do about the inherent variability of renewables. One Alaskan alternative energy expert has uncovered the solution — The Eklutna Lake Pumped Hydro Project.
Alaska is rife with alternative energy potential. One challenge to integrating renewable energy into the grid is what to do about the inherent variablity of alternative energy. What do you do when the clouds obscure the sun and the wind stops blowing? A battery. You need a really big battery. Kerry Williams has discovered an elegant and uniquely Alaskan solution to leveling the varibility of renewables on a massive scale. On this page, you will find videos related to this project and other assoicated topics. Make sure you read our article on page 1 and discover how clever and practical this solution is on our page 2 primer.
100% Renewable Alaska Main ArticleWhat is Pumped Hydro?An Alaskan engineer has developed a proposal to convert Alaska to 100% renewable energy. One of the major challenges to integrating renewables is what to do about thier inherent varibility. At the heart of this proposal is the Eklutna Pumped Hydro Complex—a giant rainy day fund/battery—which has the added benifit of helping restore the lake to its proper level and restore salmon habitat.
For more information about this proposal click here.In the midst of Alaska's current, ill-conceived fossil fuel frenzy, Senator Tom Begich (D-Anchorage) delivered a historic speech on the floor of the Alaska Senate re: climate change, and the energy transition from fossil fuels to a low-carbon alternative energy future.
For more information about renewable energy in Alaska click here.