OT: Gas turbine generators

Simon Simple · 2026-04-16T17:04:38+00:00

My car uses more fuel for a given speed when it's going uphill. Do gas turbine electricity generators always use the same amount of fuel irrespective of the load?

Apr 16, 2026 Last reply: 3 months ago 41 Replies

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The Natural Philosopher 3 months ago

LOL. Yes

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David Paste 3 months ago

Thanks! But I should have said "...for back-up / intermittent national grid supplementation."

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