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Umm.. generate hydro-power by pumping water uphill? Mmmkay...?

RobVG — 4/25/2008 1:25:28 AM (archived)

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Is there a problem here? - RobVG - 4/24/2008 3:13:14 AM
- Remember when we had the power emergency in California? - alcaray - 4/24/2008 5:05:13 AM
  - Umm.. generate hydro-power by pumping water uphill? Mmmkay...? (n/t) - RobVG - 4/25/2008 1:25:28 AM
    - Peak storage concept - TB - 4/25/2008 2:19:08 AM
      - Ok, thanks - RobVG - 4/25/2008 3:44:58 AM
        
        It's basically a giant storage battery. - TB - 4/25/2008 4:51:52 AM
    - I'm afraid I don't follow you. (n/t) - alcaray - 4/25/2008 1:57:17 AM

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