alt.energy.renewable

"Bob F" wrote in message
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> ""Blattus Slafaly £ ¥ 0/00 :)"" wrote in
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>> Blattus Slafaly £ ¥ 0/00 :) wrote:
>>> The technology exists to drill a six mile hole to about 300 degree hot
>>> rock. Drop two pipes down there. pump water down one and endless steam
>>> will come out the other pipe to power steam generators. The rock will
>>> never cool off since the mantle is flowing under the crust keeping the
>>> rock hot. After the initial drilling cost and generator installation,
>>> the power is virtually free just like hydro power.
>>> We can do this right now! What is the hold up??????? If we happen to
>>> strike oil in the process that will be good too; for a while.
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>> We could have a power plant (farm) near yellowstone that would dwarf
>> Hoover dam. Drill holes would be short and great numbers could be
>> drilled. Possibly supply the entire US.
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> And say goodbye to Old Faithful.

Not really because if you followed the geothermal history in that area .You
will note that they are closing parts of the park because of increased
geotheral activity.Public safety is at risk in theese areas.