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[-] tiddy@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago

I'd assume they'd put these pretty close to the surface, lowers the water pressure and makes it more accessible

[-] Libra@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

If you read the article it includes this line:

The idea is relatively simple: hollow concrete spheres are installed at a depth of several hundred metres.

The pressure is needed to drive the turbine, cause just gently-flowing water isn't going to cut it.

this post was submitted on 11 May 2025

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