07-11-2008, 11:52 AM
In the late 1800s, a Hawaiian leader went t NYC or thereabouts to ask Thomas Edison about this very problem, and they discussed geothermal, and agreed, not yet. Edison recommend water turbine generators which became Hawaii's first electric plant.
If he went today, Edison (or Tesla) would say geothermal! Proven and effectve, and if not touched by goverment will be the way to go. I feel the Hawaiian community could make out over this as they've done in NZ. They are the ones who have the clout, if they could be involved could be a life enhancment for them. Ormat could feed the whole island, and as the transmission is junk, remove it and go underground.
Radical, yeah but if it could tie into Pohakuloa, uncle Dan Inouye or even Abercrombie could swing the funds for the new quick trench electric and IT conduit mechanical digger. Ie: a
ditch Which on sterods. The Fed has been promoting energy efficiency and underground is an idea worth going for.
We would be a good proving ground for this tech, a 3-4' deep trench down the middle of the road for conduit. As the island is fairly sparse, cross water pipes etc should be minimal. Then a conversion to all electric cars! No other place in the world has such potential, wind and solar could still contribute, especially if it went to vehicles. Keep what fuel plants there are as stand by. Get out of the box!
If he went today, Edison (or Tesla) would say geothermal! Proven and effectve, and if not touched by goverment will be the way to go. I feel the Hawaiian community could make out over this as they've done in NZ. They are the ones who have the clout, if they could be involved could be a life enhancment for them. Ormat could feed the whole island, and as the transmission is junk, remove it and go underground.
Radical, yeah but if it could tie into Pohakuloa, uncle Dan Inouye or even Abercrombie could swing the funds for the new quick trench electric and IT conduit mechanical digger. Ie: a
ditch Which on sterods. The Fed has been promoting energy efficiency and underground is an idea worth going for.
We would be a good proving ground for this tech, a 3-4' deep trench down the middle of the road for conduit. As the island is fairly sparse, cross water pipes etc should be minimal. Then a conversion to all electric cars! No other place in the world has such potential, wind and solar could still contribute, especially if it went to vehicles. Keep what fuel plants there are as stand by. Get out of the box!
Gordon J Tilley