Strikes me as a good idea anyway - I don't think any submarine patrols were ever conducted statically (simply because it reduces your probability of making a contact), while subs on the surface do need to consume electric power to run pumps, lights and equipment - and plenty of it. That electric power has to come from somewhere!
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