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SthPacific on January 8, 2008 - 1:49pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

SA is an energy distributers nightmare. I love Adelaide but firmly believe that they must become an energy producer or self sufficient. I cant see geothermal being a reasonable option. It might work for minning operations but I dont see it supplying the grid. There are also some serious environmental concerns with geo-therm that need to be addressed on a case by case basis.

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Kiashu on January 8, 2008 - 8:28pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Why can't geothermal supply the grid? It does in other countries. Ever heard of Iceland?

What are the environmental concerns, and are these greater or lesser than other ways of generating electricity and hot water?

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