Forum Archive Index - May 2004

["H Skinner" <petzl@spamcop.net>]

One things for sure NZ need around 2000 megawatts and Now

This could be produced cleanly, safely and reliably with two Nuclear power
Stations

For one to look into them they need to assess today's model (not
yesteryears) Generation III types (Generation IV will be out in about
another 25 years)

In fact they could probably buy these second hand (never been used) from the
USA at big savings

Because of environmental drum banging and political cowardice there are a
number sitting idle never been started

Admittedly there are alternatives Wind Tide solar Steam

Steam is capable of also product large amounts of power
Huntly 1000meg is on last legs and is likely to fail! Needs urgent
replacing.
NZ continuing Gas supply is doubtful

Wind needs large areas on land or out to sea

Solar would need large scale surface areas House roofs can be used but only
daylight hours (cost is getting cheaper, with cells more efficient and one
can reverse homes power into grid and get paid by supplier for doing so.
Solar Hotwater is a good idea




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