A power plant that uses more power than it generates

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The Yards Creek Pumped Storage Electric Generating Station consumes more power than it generates, primarily serving to meet peak electricity demands. It operates by using off-peak power to pump water uphill to a reservoir, which is then released during peak hours to generate electricity. The system is efficient in that it utilizes excess energy that would otherwise go to waste, although it incurs losses, requiring 3 kilowatt-hours to generate 2 kilowatt-hours. The facility's economic viability stems from the lower cost of off-peak electricity compared to peak rates. Overall, while the system has its inefficiencies, it plays a crucial role in balancing energy supply and demand.
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They sure are available, not in the power density i previously listed (from MIT), but they sure ARE available..
http://www.maxwell.com/pdf/uc/datasheets/BMOD2600-16.pdf
and you are correct ultracapacitors at this time , make an excellent complement with batteries..
Because they can absorb the energy from regenerative braking , very quickly..Much more quickly than a battery can..
 

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