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In-pipe energy: The hydro power nobody is talking about

Serdar Vardar
June 9, 2023

Around 4% of global electricity is used for providing tap water. That number is only going to increase and its carbon emissions rival that of aviation. But a surprisingly simple idea can make our water supply more sustainable: In-pipe energy.

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