06-10-2008, 03:49 PM
Actually we do store our excess steam laden sulphur waste underground after exploiting it for a full 20% of the Islands power. Here we have the best of both worlds, an endless supply which hasen't missed a beat for over 5 years. Plus it is a proven source, capable of supplying the whole island.
But we can't use it beause Helco can't move that much power that far.(to Kona). Everything we are talking about needs electric to make it work. And here we sit on a fantastic natural resourse, paying the highest (45cents kwh) in the country. The price at the pump is the same as our electric prices, a double whammy!
The only guaranteed thing I can see for now, is JW's wood gas generator. I think someone will soon be manufacturing them (the fire unit.)
For 10K right now from Australia there's a steanm engine with boiler for sale. I'm starting with solar and batteries, but will want an on demand backup system, Plus, We might make a little change eradicating waiwe.
But we can't use it beause Helco can't move that much power that far.(to Kona). Everything we are talking about needs electric to make it work. And here we sit on a fantastic natural resourse, paying the highest (45cents kwh) in the country. The price at the pump is the same as our electric prices, a double whammy!
The only guaranteed thing I can see for now, is JW's wood gas generator. I think someone will soon be manufacturing them (the fire unit.)
For 10K right now from Australia there's a steanm engine with boiler for sale. I'm starting with solar and batteries, but will want an on demand backup system, Plus, We might make a little change eradicating waiwe.
Gordon J Tilley