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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 01:27 PM Original message |
New England startup seeks to tap the Mississippi for power |
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Zachstar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
1. Sounds complicated to maintain. |
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ConcernedCanuk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 08:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. River currents run 24/7 - sun/cloud/ rain/snow control solar. |
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Zachstar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 08:20 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. For 3 billion dollars? |
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happyslug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 08:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Given the size and water flow of the Mississippi, 3 billion is cheap. |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:02 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. $1.875 per watt, and (theoretically) 100% capacity? |
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ConcernedCanuk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:23 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. No, the above unit is between $2,000 - $4,000 depending on system and options. |
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One_Life_To_Give (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
7. Sedementation Problems? |
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