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During the long winter season, that water is largely in solid form, making it less useful for hydro-battery use.
by pwinnski 4y ago
During the long winter season, that water is largely in solid form, making it less useful for hydro-battery use.
- Gwypaas 4y agoHydro plants in cold regions usually have an "ice laying" period where they reduce the output to form a thick layer of ice at their desired level to enable the flow they need and prevent ice-slush from entering the turbines. Seems like Minnesota is more lakes, but that same concept should apply, and it is not like they freeze to the bottom each winter.
- shagie 4y agoYou've also got a sizable river on the eastern border that extends up into northern Minnesota. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monticello_Nuclear_Generating_Plant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monticello_Nuclear_Generating_... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Crosse_Boiling_Water_Reactor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Crosse_Boiling_Water_Reacto...