Could irrigation canals generate electricity? Eastern WA chosen for $1.6M test
Water flows at varying rates of speed in a variety of canals throughout Eastern Washington. The question is - can that water be used to generate electricity in addition to keeping crops green.
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PASCO — Irrigation water could be used not only to water crops but also to produce electricity in a proposed hydropower demonstration project in an irrigation district based in Pasco.
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