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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

If you read the article it includes this line:

The idea is relatively simple: hollow concrete spheres are installed at a depth of several hundred metres.

The pressure is needed to drive the turbine, cause just gently-flowing water isn't going to cut it.