Comments on: Storing Renewable Energy in Boxes of Air

@Matthew Excellent point .. why isn’t geothermal being pursued more?? Or is it *because* “There is no need to store anything … and you can put that anywhere … so you wouldn’t need to build the transmission lines either”

By: Chris Milton

Chris Milton — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:58:00 +0000

By: The Trutherizer

The Trutherizer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:44:02 +0000

@quixote You say measures to get our dependency on fossil fuels must be… fashionably pretty? Get real please. lol I don’t care if it’s ugly, stinks or and/or has really bad manners. As long as it works.

By: The Trutherizer

The Trutherizer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:44:00 +0000

By: The Trutherizer

The Trutherizer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:44:00 +0000

By: Susan Kraemer

Susan Kraemer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:00 +0000

There are some fascinating comments on the technicalities and cost calculations at

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=115×217945#217952

By: Susan Kraemer

Susan Kraemer — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:16:29 +0000

There are some fascinating comments on the technicalities and cost calculations at

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=115×217945#217952

By: Michaelc

Michaelc — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:54:02 +0000

If this concept actually works it is brilliant. There are lots of empty shipping containers available cheap, we already have dedicated tools for handling and transporting them, and they even stack well.

By: Michaelc

Michaelc — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:54:00 +0000

By: Michaelc

Michaelc — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:54:00 +0000

By: john galt

john galt — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:11:03 +0000

Compressed air is easy, but not very efficient. If it doesn’t break even or make money, it’s not likely to prevail. Still, it’s so simple, even a caveman could do it. The answers are out there, but how do we stay on the straight line toward them? I think what everyone is most concerned about is how they are going to get from point A to B. Transportation fuel is paramount in America. For now, the Ram says his “tank is full”.

I would hope that if we can reduce the use of coal for electricity, then that coal could be redirected over to methanol or Di methyl ether, two economically competitive fuels that people could adapt to without much fanfare. It could even be cheap enough to keep us in smooth-riding 5000 pound American made vehicles. But for now, protecting the sea lanes and policing the world can be paid for by the unborn, so petroleum is still king of the hill.

Here’s a batch of interesting reading.

http://www.alternatefuelsworld.com/

By: john galt

john galt — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:11:00 +0000

Here’s a batch of interesting reading.

http://www.alternatefuelsworld.com/

By: john galt

john galt — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:11:00 +0000

Here’s a batch of interesting reading.

http://www.alternatefuelsworld.com/

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:13:42 +0000

Why isn’t enhanced Geothermal being used as a first renewable energy source? That runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week, through night, though lack of wind, etc etc.?

There is no need to store anything when you use enhanced Geothermal and you can put that anywhere in the US, and right next to where the electricity is needed so you wouldn’t need to build the transmission lines either! Another huge win!

By: Susan Kraemer

Susan Kraemer — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:13:00 +0000

@quixote – same thought: I was loathe to even use the image, it was so ugly. Finally had to because I could not find any other illustration of the idea.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Why isn’t enhanced Geothermal being used as a first renewable energy source? That runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week, through night, though lack of wind, etc etc.?

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Why isn’t enhanced Geothermal being used as a first renewable energy source? That runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week, through night, though lack of wind, etc etc.?