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Article #280Re: What's wrong with geothermal?
From: Peter Webb
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 04:21
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 04:21
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"netvegetable" <dontemailme@all.com> wrote in message news:en4jub$rl8$1@news-02.connect.com.au... > While the PM is trying to debate whether or not we should start to go > nuclear in 10-15 years, various private firms are steaming ahead in their > research and development of geothermal energy via "hot dry rocks" ...... > > "It is hoped work on a geothermal source of electricity in South > Australia's Riverland could begin within six months." > http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200612/s1805498.htm > > "Renewable energy company Petratherm Ltd is in negotiations with potential > partners to develop its 'hot rocks' geothermal field in South Australia > for commercialisation." > http://www.theage.com.au/news/Business/Petratherm-to-expand-SA-hot-rocks-plant/2006/12/15/1166162315103.html > > So tell me what's wrong with this form of energy as an alternative to > coal? > Its never been shown to work. If it does, and can produce electricity cost-effectively, then good luck to them.
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