@BenjaminDEKR: In the end, everything is hot water and turbines
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The discussion emphasizes the critical role of steam and gas turbines in modern power grids, highlighting their importance for electricity generation and storage alongside growing renewable energy sources.
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In the end, everything is hot water and turbines
Ammanichanda (@Arkasiraee): There is a reason enormous steam and gas turbines still play an important role in modern power grids, even as renewable power generation grows.
A 1,000+ MW class steam turbine generator spinning at 3,000 RPM isn’t just generating electricity. Its rotating shaft line can store
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