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5-30-2008 11:47 PM
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egoldstein says:
Could solar satellites in space prove to be an alternative to oil? I don't know, but it sure is going to be interesting to find out.
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5-31-2008 12:21 AM
willhelm
EG, You might be happy to know that you have led me to look more deeply into solar energy as a viable future alternative. And, I have to say that I have become convinced that it could become feasible a lot sooner than I previously thought. It seems Moore's law can be applied to many areas at different proportions and solar enegry is one of those areas where advances are moving somewhat quickly. With the promise of nanotech there could be some interesting developments in solar power fairly soon.

On a lighter note:
Now for my brilliant idea of harnessing the power of the Earth's rotation. Imagine 2 satellite turbines in geo-synch orbit at the poles ( if that is possible ) and attached to the ...
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5-31-2008 9:15 AM
skwirlinator
I see huge glowing collumns of plasma shooting from space to the earth. I see no more darkness, no more stars, radiation sickness and signal interference.
I see aftermath of accidents that burn a swath into the earth searing flesh, timber and soil. I see solar storms knocking out the entire planet's power grid.
I see precision death-ray weapon technology
6-1-2008 2:19 AM
willhelm
Neither of you like my idea?
6-1-2008 7:16 AM
papananook
How ya gonna get the satellites to hold still for the torque...if I understand your Idea.
6-1-2008 7:19 AM
papananook
Not to mention the way that would screw with the Earth's magnetic field, neh? Sorry, Will...no go, keep tryin'.
6-1-2008 12:33 PM
willhelm
The satellites would remains still while the shaft turns turbines. A satellite screwing with the magnetic field? Huh?

By the way, papnanook, I know the idea isn't feasible. Perhaps for the reasons you cite. I'm not really sure. But surely there is a way to harness the energy of the Earth's rotation. To me that would be the creme de la creme of renewable energy.
6-1-2008 12:36 PM
willhelm
And probably the cheapest insofaras bang for the buck is concerned.
6-4-2008 6:49 AM
tidbit2
heres more about the future of solar:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-graham-richard/can-we-power-the-whole-wo_b_104355.html
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