[C1ay]

Originally Posted by Tormod

I think we are already trying out wave turbines on the Norwegian coast, but I am not sure about the details.

Here is an interesting product, though:
http://www.wavedragon.net/technology/specifications.htm

WaveGen offers several shoreline products based on turbines. Maybe this breakwater product could be modified for Boerseun's concept.

[UncleAl]

modified dippy Bird

Isn't that beautiful? It is the anti-Enviro-whiner! It only doesn't work where the sun doesn't shine. Build nuclear reactors to sane engineering requirements and have done with it.

[Turtle]

___Here is a link to some research in this field going on in my area:

http://www.nwcurrent.com/commentary/...k/1303107.html

[Jay-qu]

I've heard the idea of using small 'evapourating' black holes as an energy source, but that idea is far from practical with out current level of technology. Another one for future generations to play around with.

[Turtle]

I understand CERN intends to make blackholes; maybe not too far off afterall. Time machine anyone?

[Boerseun]

Originally Posted by Turtle

I understand CERN intends to make blackholes; maybe not too far off afterall. Time machine anyone?

They do? I wasn't aware that there was enough matter in our Solar System, let alone on Earth, to achieve that amazing feat - unless you compress it into a real tiny little ball.

Any links?

[Turtle]

___Can do:

http://www.cerncourier.com/main/article/40/4/10

http://www.futurepundit.com/archives/001313.html

http://unisci.com/stories/20014/1001012.htm

[emessay]

By the way, how about 'smallest nuke fuel cell' to drive engine [ future cars or trains ] ??

[Chacmool]

Originally Posted by emessay

By the way, how about 'smallest nuke fuel cell' to drive engine [ future cars or trains ] ??

Tell that to the oil companies...

[majordinkydau]

I've run a small mining operation off of pelton wheels with only 20' drop on 1" black plastic pipe. Low impact hydro plants like this are very reasonable.
Major changes in the way the world consumes fossil fuels will be fought vigorously by people with lots of money because thats the way people are. If you do it on a small level no one sweats it but if you want to take whole comunities off of the power, oil grid your likely to see some violent opposition. (Just another paranoid conspiricy theory)
I remember a cartoon about energy in the early 70
Fossil fuels are good for energy! We own the oil
Hydroelectric power is good for energy! we own the water
Solar power is good for energy! we own the (oops)
Solor power is not an alternative!