today.reuters.com— Dutch and Norwegian scientists have invented devices that generate electricity by mixing sea and river water.
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I read a study recently that said that if every house in Australia had a solar heating system on its roof, the power stations would only be needed for storage of power rather than production. OK - I know that not every country is as sunny as Australia but thats no excuse for them not doing it. Also, it said it would reduce the greenhouse effect in 2 ways - 1. Reduction in fossil fuel usage and 2. heat would be absorbed by the solar cells instead of bouncing around in the atmosphere.
"The two inventions, however, have still a long way to go before they can be applied commercially...."Like fusion power. For the last couple decades."Power produced by mixing sea with river water is several times more expensive than wind or solar energy."Sigh...
my parents lived in Leeuwarden and studied there and my ex lived there. I am totally proud that we dutchies done something like this. oke not me but these totally smart people in the university did it not me. but still I am proud
1) Global warming is caused by the sun and not human beings2) Gas prices are not high3) This is lame4) Its expensive5) It doesn't provide much powerOnly 5 major flaws with this. Bravo. I think you hippies are gettin better.
Ok, can anyone tell me why the f*ck they wouldn't just use the flowing river water to turn the turbine, instead of a membrane that absorbs freshwater and increases pressure in an enclosed device which relies on the existence of sal****er to turn a turbine?????? WTF!!! talk about horrible efficiency percentages! Just put a freakin turbines all along the river, make sure they're habitat friendly, and you're done. Christ! and they call themselves scientists!
wizzkidDec 18, 2005
That is Cool... Whats the Oil and Coal industry gunna say :P
brickbatDec 18, 2005
I read a study recently that said that if every house in Australia had a solar heating system on its roof, the power stations would only be needed for storage of power rather than production. OK - I know that not every country is as sunny as Australia but thats no excuse for them not doing it. Also, it said it would reduce the greenhouse effect in 2 ways - 1. Reduction in fossil fuel usage and 2. heat would be absorbed by the solar cells instead of bouncing around in the atmosphere.
neenorDec 18, 2005
+ Whats this called? Water mixing technology!
kwoffDec 18, 2005
"The two inventions, however, have still a long way to go before they can be applied commercially...."Like fusion power. For the last couple decades."Power produced by mixing sea with river water is several times more expensive than wind or solar energy."Sigh...
jimxugleDec 18, 2005
I, for one, welcome our River-owning energy overlords.
doantDec 18, 2005
my parents lived in Leeuwarden and studied there and my ex lived there. I am totally proud that we dutchies done something like this. oke not me but these totally smart people in the university did it not me. but still I am proud
infra172Dec 18, 2005
1) Global warming is caused by the sun and not human beings2) Gas prices are not high3) This is lame4) Its expensive5) It doesn't provide much powerOnly 5 major flaws with this. Bravo. I think you hippies are gettin better.
angloafroDec 18, 2005
Ok, can anyone tell me why the f*ck they wouldn't just use the flowing river water to turn the turbine, instead of a membrane that absorbs freshwater and increases pressure in an enclosed device which relies on the existence of sal****er to turn a turbine?????? WTF!!! talk about horrible efficiency percentages! Just put a freakin turbines all along the river, make sure they're habitat friendly, and you're done. Christ! and they call themselves scientists!
stiffeyedDec 19, 2005
That link isn't working anymore. Anybody have an alternate link to the story?
stiffeyedDec 19, 2005
That link isn't working anymore. Anybody have an alternate link to the story?
mantusDec 19, 2005Submitter
yahoo news - <a class="user" href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051216/lf_nm/energy_water_power_dc_1">http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051216/lf_nm/energy_water_power_dc_1</a>