Baseload power

Baseload power is a long term, continuous, and reliable power supply, often supplied by hydroelectricity, coal or nuclear power. It is a stumbling block for many forms of renewable energy.


Baseload renewable power

Options include:

  • Solar thermal electricity using molten salt which can store heat for many hours. Already on a semi-commercial basis in Spain
  • Hydroelectricity. Unfortunately the dams have significant negative environmental impact, also affecting fish stocks.

Possibilities (still at the research stage) include:

  • Wind power storing the energy as air pressure in underwater balloons. Still at the concept stage.[1]
  • More cost-effective batteries

Notes

  1. ↑ Wind energy - storing the power, abc.net.au, Science Show, 17 July 2010.
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