The sea as renewable energy

Timber Loftis · 11-07-2002, 01:35 PM

http://www.msnbc.com/news/831472.asp

Cool stuff. I met a scientist in 1998 while doing climate change work that had designed a more efficient and more novel "windmill" for underwater use - but, looks like these guys are using more traditional type mills. Oh well, government contracts go to the lowest bidders.

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 11-07-2002, 02:05 PM

This sounds like a good idea to me I just hope one day that they get it to a reasonable cost so this could possibly be a widespread energy device

Redblueflare · 11-07-2002, 02:18 PM

It sounds like a good idea, but only coastal areas are going to be able to make much use of this obviously.

When I came in here I thought it was something about that chemical Jabidas told me about. What was it again? [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img]

Timber Loftis · 11-07-2002, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by Redblueflare:
It sounds like a good idea, but only coastal areas are going to be able to make much use of this obviously. When I came in here I thought it was something about that chemical Jabidas told me about. What was it again? [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img]

Vast majority of the world's population inhabits coastal areas. Plus, if Enron can run a scam where it sends power out of CA and then sells it back, I think it's pretty well settled that where the generating plant is located is not terribly limiting on power supply (though *some* energy is lost in the lines, to be sure).

11-07-2002, 02:31 PM

Penn State did research on the environmental impacts of wind and tidal energy recovery. Both forms of energy collecting do have a definite impact on the ecologies of the surrounding environment.

I just wanted to point it out now before the radical eco-protectionists come out later and condemn us for promoting such a harmful raping of the environment [img]smile.gif[/img]

11-07-2002, 01:35 PM	#1
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	http://www.msnbc.com/news/831472.asp Cool stuff. I met a scientist in 1998 while doing climate change work that had designed a more efficient and more novel "windmill" for underwater use - but, looks like these guys are using more traditional type mills. Oh well, government contracts go to the lowest bidders. __________________

11-07-2002, 02:05 PM	#2
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 44 Posts: 2,217	This sounds like a good idea to me I just hope one day that they get it to a reasonable cost so this could possibly be a widespread energy device __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

11-07-2002, 02:18 PM	#3
Redblueflare Galvatron Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: The backwoods in Georgia sigh Age: 41 Posts: 2,151	It sounds like a good idea, but only coastal areas are going to be able to make much use of this obviously. When I came in here I thought it was something about that chemical Jabidas told me about. What was it again? [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] __________________ <br /><br />\"If you ever need me just whistle, and i\'ll come running. I promise. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />Kupo, Kupo! A man can\'t get a sword if he can\'t dance! <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

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11-07-2002, 02:31 PM	#5
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	Penn State did research on the environmental impacts of wind and tidal energy recovery. Both forms of energy collecting do have a definite impact on the ecologies of the surrounding environment. I just wanted to point it out now before the radical eco-protectionists come out later and condemn us for promoting such a harmful raping of the environment [img]smile.gif[/img]

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