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I happened to come across this: http://www.beaconpower.com/
which looks like some folks are getting more serious about
various means of peak-leveling. With modern inverter control
and variable-frequency drives, as well as new high-tensile
composites, all this becomes a bit more possible and practical.
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They're right up Rt. 3; I think I'm gonna call them tomorrow
and see if they do plant tours. And/or at least see if they've
got any good war stories about mechanical failure...
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That's really cool. I didn't know there was such a variation in the 60hz cycle from moment to moment. Good luck on the tour. Take lots of pictures...if they let you.

If thread title was a gearhead trap. It works. :D - Dale