Wind
0.0 kWh/d
Hydro
0.0 kWh/d
Pumped Water
0.0 kWh
Thermal
0.0 kWh
Wind Turbine
Wind complements solar — windy days are often cloudy
Micro-Hydro
24/7 generation if water flows year-round. The holy grail of off-grid.
Pumped Water Storage
Pump water uphill using excess solar, then gravity-feed it back. Triple benefit: energy storage + gravity-fed water supply + fire reserve.
Thermal Storage
Store heat/cold in water tanks or sand batteries. Combats temperature extremes.
Backup Generator
Diesel, gas, biogas, or hydrogen backup for low-sun periods