05-18-2008, 03:32 PM
Daniel, the replies against geo really ring hollow, the history of PGV began with a joint UH, and various drillers from the mainland! Their early well vented right into the atmosphere in front of Leilani Subdivision! After years of haggle, Ormat took it over, went to a reinjection system, solving most all emission problems! They have been problem free for at least 5years, and I believe 10 .
They are the only source including oil fired units that have a 100% no down time, even with the earthquake!
The plant is capable of 100% supply for the whole Island! HELCO however says they don't have the carrying capacity to deliver from Puna to Kona side! Go figure!
The Plant got off to a bad start while under UH direction, since Ormat has takenover, there hasen't been a problem, and much of the complaint about them is from potential competetors, or nitpicking enviros!
The company has bent over to build a fund for those driven out by any plant caused problems! Since it is now in the millions, the county wants to steal it for other uses! That's how sure they are that Geothermal not a problem!
It's the Matson Monopoloy HELCO, who is ripping everybody off.
Basic hookup for PV solar from HELCO costs about 50,000$ for a decent unit! Only an Oil Tycoon could afford that kind of startup?
They are the only source including oil fired units that have a 100% no down time, even with the earthquake!
The plant is capable of 100% supply for the whole Island! HELCO however says they don't have the carrying capacity to deliver from Puna to Kona side! Go figure!
The Plant got off to a bad start while under UH direction, since Ormat has takenover, there hasen't been a problem, and much of the complaint about them is from potential competetors, or nitpicking enviros!
The company has bent over to build a fund for those driven out by any plant caused problems! Since it is now in the millions, the county wants to steal it for other uses! That's how sure they are that Geothermal not a problem!
It's the Matson Monopoloy HELCO, who is ripping everybody off.
Basic hookup for PV solar from HELCO costs about 50,000$ for a decent unit! Only an Oil Tycoon could afford that kind of startup?
Gordon J Tilley