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Re:The humble water heater could be the savior of our energy... by fpoling on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @02:59AM (#27758197)
The modern gas power plants archive over 60% efficiency. It is with coal that one gets at best 45%.
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Re:The humble water heater could be the savior of our energy... by AnimalMuppet on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @03:52PM (#27765093)
In a post parallel to yours, lmm says that gas-powered plants are low efficiency. Can either of you supply some documentation or references for your respective positions?
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Re:The humble water heater could be the savior of our energy... by fpoling on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @04:09PM (#27765243)
I already posted to another sub thread, https://www.ge.com/gas-power/resources/articles/2016/power-p... - gas power plant with 62% efficiency.

The best coal plants can archive 47% efficiency, https://www.brighthubengineering.com/power-plants/72369-comp...

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Re:The humble water heater could be the savior of our energy... by nine_k on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @03:46PM (#27765041)
Wow, TIL! Thanks.
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