Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant

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At night, during low demand for electricity, the turbines run in reverse to pump water 363 ft (110 m) uphill from Lake Michigan into the reservoir. The plant takes advantage of the natural steep sand dune landform of eastern Lake Michigan. During periods of peak demand water is released to generate power. Electrical generation can begin within 2 minutes.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludington_Pumped_Storage_Power_Plant

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Coordinates: 43°53'24"N 86°25'50"W

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