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Old 11-20-2013, 07:40 AM   #17
Lamplighter
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...how much of a given quantity of energy can theoretically be converted to useful work.
Actually, xoB, I see the point of hybrid systems.
In driving around Oregon/Washington, we have "wind farms" with similar constraints.
If the wind is not blowing...

...and we don't yet have ranches to raise enough gerbils to keep the blades turning.
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