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[SpleenBeGone]

A great subject for nerds I think. What do you think of alternative energy sources, and what kinds do you think have a chance at success?

[Calvary]

I nearly posted Magners, but I've since sobered up. >.>

I think algae would be a way to go, and definitely solar power in the Atacama, Sahara and Sub-Saharan deserts. We have the capability to provide enormous amounts of energy from deserts but we haven't yet. I always thought that was a niche in the market there. If ever I fail at getting into uni, that'll be my fall back. XD

[SpleenBeGone]

Algae does seem like a great solution. it grows amazingly quick and solves a lot of problems. If can also be used for hydrogen generation and refined into organic oil.

[Calvary]

Problem is, algae requires food, so you gotta grow the food solution for the algae too, which takes up space. I really could get behind desert solar farms, like on an enormous industrial scale. It's something I'd love to do if I was more of a risk taker.

[SpleenBeGone]

One of the best foods for algae is human waste though. Solving that problem too.

[Calvary]

Sounds like you got a plan ;D

[SpleenBeGone]

Now to start a refinery. >.>

[Calvary]

I'd be up for investment if it paid off!

[SpleenBeGone]

<.<
Next step in my plan to take over the world.

[kalilavey]

thorium http://www.americans...-nuclear-energy

[SpleenBeGone]

I remember reading about thorium a while back. One of the suggestions was actually a thorium powered car.

[Wolf]

Vermin supreme has the right idea

we just dangle brains in front of zombies, use them to power turbines

oh, and the federal pony identification program

[SpleenBeGone]

Zombie power would be epic