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| Ocean currents can power the world, say scientists |
| 2008-11-30 |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #2 Once again, it helps explain an old Dream/Vision of mine as per offshore [future?]Guam. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2008-11-30 18:15 |
| #1 A "field" of cylinders built on the sea bed over a 1km by 1.5km area, and the height of a two-storey house, with a flow of just three knots, could generate enough power for around 100,000 homes. I guess they don't teach economics at university any more. Every square meter is an added cost, triply so underwater. Here is what a 100MW combined power and heat plant looks like. |
| Posted by: ed 2008-11-30 07:57 |
