New Devon hydropower project uses high-density liquid to unlock clean energy on smaller hills
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New Devon hydropower project uses high-density liquid to unlock clean energy on smaller hills

25 Apr 2026 · Originally published 25 Apr 2026 9/10 Original headline: UK hydropower breakthrough could unlock clean energy in once unfeasible locations
Engineers in Devon are testing a breakthrough technology that uses a mineral-rich liquid two-and-a-half times denser than water to store and generate electricity. This innovation allows renewable energy to be produced on ordinary hills rather than just mountains, potentially bringing clean power to many more UK communities. The pilot project successfully demonstrates how repurposed sites like old quarries can play a vital role in the UK's green energy future.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Devon
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