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Posted by on January 28, 2008, 1:21 pm
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On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:58:38 -0800 (PST), briechely@gmail.com wrote:
>The energy problem is solved! All the electric power we need can be
>generated with CSP (Concentrating Solar Power, also known as Solar
>Thermal Power), or SEGS (solar electric generating systems).
>See www.energylan.sandia.gov/sunlab/research.htm
>A desert area 10 by 15 miles could provide 20,000 MW of power, while
>the electricity needs of the entire US theoretically could be met by
>an area 100 miles on a side. CSP is many times more efficient than
>photovoltaic power.
>For supplying night time power, the solar energy is stored with molten
>salt technology.
>See www.sandia.gov/Renewable_Energy/solarthermal/NSTTF/salt.htm
>For frequently asked questions, see www.energylan.sandia.gov/sunlab/faqs.htm
>For a list of solar thermal power stations, see:
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_solar_thermal_power_stations
>What will be much more difficult is to find replacements for the many
>chemical feed stocks that fossil fuels are used for.
>Bernd Riechelmann, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
>briechely@gmail.com
>
What are the maintenance costs?
How many technicians would be needed?
How much housing for technicians and their families?
What kind of support community is required such as schools, markets,
medical centers, municipal services, etc.?
And the list goes on.
Donn
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