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Stopping sand from destroying a hydropower turbine [video](youtube.com)
24 points by CaliforniaKarl | 3 comments
YouTube video from Hydro Vision explaining how engineers prevent sand and sediment from eroding hydropower turbines.
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Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid(arstechnica.com)
421 points by rbanffy | 366 comments
Ars Technica year-end article on 2025 US energy data showing solar generation grew 35% and passed hydropower, while coal saw a modest comeback.