Portland to generate electricity within its own water pipes

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There's a lot of water constantly moving through the municipal pipelines of most major cities. While the water itself is already destined for various uses, why not harness its flow to produce hydroelectric power? Well, that's exactly what Lucid Energy's LucidPipe Power System does, and Portland, Oregon has just become the latest city to adopt it... Continue Reading Portland to generate electricity within its own water pipes

Section: Environment

Tags: Alternative Energy, Hydroelectric, Water

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