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That's why the UK has a number of pumped storage schemes such as Dinorwig and Loch Awe. Typically this sort of facility can put 500MW into the grid from cold at
by steve_gh 6y ago
That's why the UK has a number of pumped storage schemes such as Dinorwig and Loch Awe. Typically this sort of facility can put 500MW into the grid from cold at about 1 minute's notice. With warning (so the turbines can be spun up to speed) the ramp up time is about 10s.