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    Government has good idea shock

    Solar power from Sahara will keep Europe’s lights on

    http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle4381687.ece

    European politicians are discussing ambitious plans to harvest the energy of the Saharan sun, connecting a vast network of solar panels to electricity grids across the continent. According to The Guardian, the project, estimated to cost up to £35.7 billion, is backed by Gordon Brown and President Sarkozy of France.

    Surely some mistake?
    Bored.

    #2
    Originally posted by ace00 View Post
    Surely some mistake?
    One small problem, the Sahara is not British or French (unless they still own Algeria). Invasion time again?
    Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.

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      #3
      Originally posted by ace00 View Post
      Solar power from Sahara will keep Europe’s lights on

      http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle4381687.ece

      European politicians are discussing ambitious plans to harvest the energy of the Saharan sun, connecting a vast network of solar panels to electricity grids across the continent. According to The Guardian, the project, estimated to cost up to £35.7 billion, is backed by Gordon Brown and President Sarkozy of France.

      Surely some mistake?
      have they included sales tax this time?

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        #4
        Originally posted by TheBigYinJames View Post
        One small problem, the Sahara is not British or French (unless they still own Algeria). Invasion time again?
        Nay-sayer. The Sarkozy trains comin' through & we need you to get on board.
        Bored.

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          #5
          So, the plan is to replace one energy source supplied from a group with a grudge and hostile intent against the west with another source supplied from an off-shoot of the same group with a grudge against the west. No doubt it will turn out that large solar arrays are just as much danger to people or the environment that burning oil.

          Sill, I suppose it’s better than encouraging or allowing the moving of vital parts of the operations of businesses out to foreign countries that are politically unstable, have a history of corruption and with weak recruitment processes that may hire people with a grudge; that simultaneously exposes businesses to potential interruption or fraud; and dismisses the indigenous workers thereby loosing knowledge and tax revenues. Thankfully, we don’t have a government that would do such a thing.
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            #6
            Originally posted by zeitghost
            They do realise that the sun doesn't shine at night, when we need the lights?

            Or have I just pointed out a slight problem with this cunning plan?
            But there is a 3-hour time zone difference though.

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              #7
              Originally posted by zeitghost
              They do realise that the sun doesn't shine at night, when we need the lights?

              Or have I just pointed out a slight problem with this cunning plan?
              To cure this oversight, the anglo-french venture is proposing a massive solar mirror be built in space to reflect light from the sun onto the desert during night time, therefore creating 24 hours of sunlight.

              However, expect [INSERT FAVOURITE TERRORIST ORGANISATION HERE] to attempt a sabotage / takeover attempt, therefore threatening the world with a Dr Evil-esque "Laser Beam".

              Cue Jame Bond theme tune....

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                #8
                Originally posted by zeitghost
                They do realise that the sun doesn't shine at night, when we need the lights?

                Or have I just pointed out a slight problem with this cunning plan?
                Batteries people, batteries. Capacitors, that kind of thing. It's not rocket science.
                Bored.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by ace00 View Post
                  Batteries people, batteries. Capacitors, that kind of thing. It's not rocket science.
                  Giant mirrors floating in space isn't rocket science?
                  Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by TheBigYinJames View Post
                    Giant mirrors floating in space isn't rocket science?
                    Getting them up there might be!

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