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shared by deepat00 on 07 Oct 13 - No Cached

The amount with in the earth’s surface contains 50,000 times more energy than all the oil and natural gas resources in the world.
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To get that heat, water is pumped down an “injection well”. Then it filters through the cracks in the rocks where they are at a high temperature. The water then returns via the “recovery well” under pressure in the form of steam. That steam is captured and is used to drive electric generators.
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shared by ackleysam99 on 22 Oct 12 - No Cached

Solar power generators offer a no-emission alternative to ones that use fossil fuel. These generators come in small, portable sizes for temporary power or larger arrays for permanent energy production.
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availability of sunlight given local weather conditions and the resilience of the photovoltaic cells when purchasing a solar generator.
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Most photovoltaic cells rely on silicon crystals to generate power. Demand for silicon has driven its price higher, meaning a solar generator can require a sizable initial investment. In fact, SolarBuzz notes that 45 percent of solar cell cost comes from the silicon wafer. Typical 2 kilowatt solar generators cost from $16,000 to $20,000.
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Solar generators powerful enough to supply electricity for a whole home also require a lot of space, with roof-mounted panels needing at least 50 square feet and possibly as much as
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1,000 square feet. Lack of Durability
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