Getting connected: Europe's green energy 'supergrid'

[IDemo]

By Matt Ford, for CNN
January 31, 2010 -- Updated 2350 GMT (0750 HKT)

(CNN) -- It is a criticism frequently leveled at those promoting wind or solar power as an alternative to fossil fuels: what happens when the wind doesn't blow or the sun doesn't shine?

Well, now there is a smart answer, at least in Europe -- we'll simply and instantly switch to another source of clean, green power.

Plans for a massive electricity grid dedicated to uniting the varied sources of renewable energy available in northern Europe have taken a step forward in January as nine countries formally agreed to work together on the project.

Using thousands of miles of high-tech undersea cables the 'supergrid' will unite wind farms on blustery British coasts with Dutch and Belgian tidal power, the vast hydroelectric potential of Norway fjords and Germany's massive solar arrays.

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/science/01/26/eco.energy.grid/

[fascisthunter]

1. Yup... and there is no excuse for not doing this here

what prevents us? Powerful wealthy interests who make too much money off of fossil fuels.

My brother from Germany just told me about this the other day.

[sandnsea]

2. We are

Obama announced this back in October. The $3 billion is the first step, just as the $8 billion is the first step in high speed. But we are making steps forward.

http://obama-mamas.com/blog/?p=521

[fascisthunter]

3. yup.... and every bit DOES make a difference

[The Doctor.]

4. Waht a SCAM!

I herd that 1 of the werkers on that prawjeked bent a fingernail!
Can you imajen if we maid Amurkins half ta werk onna commie-soshilist libral prawject?
You damn liberals don't give one good Gawd Dang about Human Beans!


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