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Re:Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for first time by pwinnski on Tuesday March 07, 2023 @03:07PM (#35060477)
During the long winter season, that water is largely in solid form, making it less useful for hydro-battery use.
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Re:Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for first time by Gwypaas on Tuesday March 07, 2023 @03:23PM (#35060668)
Hydro 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.

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Re:Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for first time by shagie on Tuesday March 07, 2023 @07:51PM (#35063711)
You've also got a sizable river on the eastern border that extends up into northern Minnesota.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monticello_Nuclear_Generating_...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Crosse_Boiling_Water_Reacto...

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