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In reply to the discussion: New magnetic fusion technology could be ready in 5 years [View all]kristopher
(29,798 posts)47. Did you even read what I wrote about the study?
His estimates are garbage on both the demand and supply side.
DOE says that using just brownfield sites (not even tapping rooftops) in the US we have more than enough space for solar to provide all of our electricity. That too, however is meaningless since we will also have wind and geothermal (both have more realistic potential than our projected demand) along with biomass and various forms of water power.
I think we're done, unless you want to actually participate in a discussion.
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Then you should be able to show peer reviewed analysis that support your claim.
kristopher
Nov 2013
#37
I skimmed through "Electricity from Renewable Resources: Status, Prospects, and Impediments"
johnd83
Nov 2013
#50
I think that is the main reason that I don't agree with a lot of people here about energy
johnd83
Nov 2013
#24
Pushing the core problem of our civilization deeper into the future is not my idea of a "solution."
hunter
Nov 2013
#30
Thats exactly why there has been more interest in the proton Boron 11 fuel recently
FogerRox
Nov 2013
#52