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Natural gas turbines are quicker to spin up than a hydro turbine.
by LeifCarrotson 4y ago
Natural gas turbines are quicker to spin up than a hydro turbine.
- poooogles 4y agoThat's not correct. Siemens energy turbines list the start up time as 10 minutes [1]. Pumped storage takes in the realm of 20 seconds [2]. 1. https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/services/performance-enhancement/modernization-upgrades/gas-turbines/sgo-sgt-4000f.html https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/services/... 2. https://www.power-technology.com/analysis/featuredinorwig-a-unique-power-plant-in-the-north-of-wales-5773187/ https://www.power-technology.com/analysis/featuredinorwig-a-...