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Re: Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1

From Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com>
Newsgroups sci.physics
Subject Re: Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1
Date 2016-04-20 08:17 -0500
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On 4/19/2016 11:44 PM, Archimedes Plutonium wrote:
> On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11:36:29 AM UTC-5, Odd Bodkin wrote:
>> On 4/18/2016 4:26 PM, Archimedes Plutonium wrote:
>>> On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 9:58:40 PM UTC-5, Archimedes Plutonium wrote:
>>>> So what was the first geothermal electric producer station built?
>>>>
>>>> AP
>>>
>>> Wikipedia says the first geothermal plant was built in Larderello, Italy, 1904 by Prince
>>> Conti. Then plants were built in Beppu Japan and California by 1920s but Italy was the
>>> largest producer until 1958.
>>>
>>> AP
>>>
>>
>> I think you'll find Iceland a good case history. Right now, Iceland
>> derives 0.1% of its energy needs from fossil fuels.
>>
>> Also, you may be interested in learning that buoys have been designed to
>> convert ocean surface wave moment to electrical power, each buoy
>> generating 250kW.
>>
>> --
>> Odd Bodkin --- maker of fine toys, tools, tables
>
> Yes, but I think most every country can become Iceland in deriving 99% of their energy from geothermal.

You might want to check what it is about the geography of Iceland that 
makes it more suitable for geothermal. (Hint: volcanic activity)

Also, you need to check your facts. Iceland is not 99% geothermal.

>
> AP
>


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Odd Bodkin --- maker of fine toys, tools, tables

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Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1 Mikkel Haaheim <mikkelhaaheim@gmail.com> - 2016-04-15 02:43 -0700
  Re: Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1 Archimedes Plutonium <plutonium.archimedes@gmail.com> - 2016-04-15 15:31 -0700
    Re: Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1 Archimedes Plutonium <plutonium.archimedes@gmail.com> - 2016-04-16 22:01 -0700
      Re: Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1 Archimedes Plutonium <plutonium.archimedes@gmail.com> - 2016-04-17 19:58 -0700
        Re: Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1 Archimedes Plutonium <plutonium.archimedes@gmail.com> - 2016-04-18 14:26 -0700
          Re: Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1 Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2016-04-19 11:36 -0500
            Re: Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1 Archimedes Plutonium <plutonium.archimedes@gmail.com> - 2016-04-19 21:44 -0700
              Re: Bonn, the next Conference Re: Stefan Boltzmann law: Geothermal, is it 4 to 1 superior to Solar or 5000 to 1 Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2016-04-20 08:17 -0500

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