06-27-2008, 12:36 PM
Thanks again Carey for that link. I have only read 25 pages or so, but I skipped around to focus on the geothermal portions.
I would sure like to hear from those in lower Puna about the plant down there.
So, my take on what I read is that the technical challenges that face geothermal are pretty much met.
The transmission issue is an economic issue which is changing with the cost of oil and the fact that the biggest demand is Kona side. However, there is a possible site on Hualalai.
The deal killer is a cultural, political and social issue.
Many native Hawaiians feel that Geothermal is sacrilegious, that we would be desecrating Pele's world. Hard to argue that one. Or perhaps one could see geothermal as one of Pele's gifts.
Also there are the NIMBY's (Not in my back yard) and the prejudiced.
dakine, I have been doing research and I find that the science says that you are overstating the reliability issue, however, I must agree with the lava flow point. Lava zone 1 is not a good location.
You one of those NIMBY's? I tend to be myself,unfortunately.
Aloha, Dan
I would sure like to hear from those in lower Puna about the plant down there.
So, my take on what I read is that the technical challenges that face geothermal are pretty much met.
The transmission issue is an economic issue which is changing with the cost of oil and the fact that the biggest demand is Kona side. However, there is a possible site on Hualalai.
The deal killer is a cultural, political and social issue.
Many native Hawaiians feel that Geothermal is sacrilegious, that we would be desecrating Pele's world. Hard to argue that one. Or perhaps one could see geothermal as one of Pele's gifts.
Also there are the NIMBY's (Not in my back yard) and the prejudiced.
dakine, I have been doing research and I find that the science says that you are overstating the reliability issue, however, I must agree with the lava flow point. Lava zone 1 is not a good location.
You one of those NIMBY's? I tend to be myself,unfortunately.
Aloha, Dan