it’s weird, but legal for some reason. Giving back energy to the grid can cost money. Shy of just stacking a bunch of batteries, what could I do with the spare summer sunlight?

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    26 days ago

    That sounds cool but… why not just a heat pump? Where are you getting the ice?

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      25 days ago

      Basically, it’s the opposite of a water heater. When you have extra energy, you freeze water. When you don’t have any extra energy, the ice you made keeps your food cold. How you freeze the water doesn’t matter. Most efficiently is a heat pump like a normal fridge, though.

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        25 days ago

        To make ice I’ll need a heat pump ye. But I like your thinking! I have much more freezer space than fridge space. This should work!