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4. Good for niches like this, but not a general way of generating electricity

Fri Jan 8, 2016, 11:54 AM

Jan 2016

It only works in water systems that have a higher pressure than they need.

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Portland Now Generates Electricity From Turbines Installed In City Water Pipes [View all] liberal N proud Jan 2016 OP

Well, that article ryan_cats Jan 2016 #1

It's going to involve birds, probably. Lancero Jan 2016 #2

Get these guys over to Flint Michigan. Delmette Jan 2016 #3

Good for niches like this, but not a general way of generating electricity muriel_volestrangler Jan 2016 #4

Kickin' Faux pas Jan 2016 #5

In my city, water pressure is caused by electric pumps. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2016 #6

Using good old gravity LittleBlue Jan 2016 #7