12-02-2007, 08:05 AM
There are two wind farms on the island. One in Kohala is operated by Helco; a new one in south Point is private. I do not know if it is on line yet. The old South Point one has been abandoned.
Geothermal produces 20 to 30% of the power used and is expanding. It is controversial. The steam here is "dirty" with a high H2S content. In high enough concentrations H2S is deadly.
There is not much solar. IMHO it would not be that difficult for the Big Island to use no fossil fuels.
France recently passed a law that states that by 2020 (not sure of the date) all housing construction must be a net energy producer.
Jerry
Art and Orchids B&B
http://www.artandorchids.com
Geothermal produces 20 to 30% of the power used and is expanding. It is controversial. The steam here is "dirty" with a high H2S content. In high enough concentrations H2S is deadly.
There is not much solar. IMHO it would not be that difficult for the Big Island to use no fossil fuels.
France recently passed a law that states that by 2020 (not sure of the date) all housing construction must be a net energy producer.
Jerry
Art and Orchids B&B
http://www.artandorchids.com