Re: What's wrong with geothermal?

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From: Timberwoof
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 04:26

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In article <en4jub$rl8$1@news-02.connect.com.au>,
 "netvegetable" <dontemailme@all.com> wrote:

> 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?

It's expensive to get to.

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