View Single Post
Old 10-08-2008, 02:02 PM   #25 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard
Master EcoModder
 
NeilBlanchard's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Maynard, MA
Posts: 1,319

Mica Blue - '05 xA RS 2.0
Team Toyota
90 day: 49.58 mpg (US)

Josepha - '08 xD
90 day: 36.07 mpg (US)
Thanks: 19
Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts
Hi,

The upper midwest of the USA and offshore, the wind blows quite steadily. The southwest has lots and lots of sunshine, and most other areas can certainly produce power from PV much of the time. The ocean tide is always shifting, and there are almost always waves offshore. Geothermal heat is definition of dependable -- drill a deep hole anywhere you choose, and pump water down there, and you'll get steam to run a generator.

With efficient grid distribution, all this power can be "moved" to where it is needed.
__________________
Sincerely, Neil

http://neilblanchard.vox.com/
  Reply With Quote