daiske1 Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Though it was interesting to see what people think. What is our next energy source after gasoline is gone? I think its solar power to split water into hydrogen then use the hydrogen for cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aphistolas Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Solar power is horrendously inefficient from what I've heard. Fusion and fission all the way *. * And not just because I'm working towards becoming some kind of nuclear physicist . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizzy Report post Posted May 20, 2009 There is no silver bullet A little of this...a little of that.... that is the future. Imagine there's no monopoly that controls all the energy ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daiske1 Report post Posted May 20, 2009 what I mean by solar power in the FUTURE is that there are better solar panels that are very effecient. And I agree. A little of everything is good. But we need to stop cutting trees down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aphistolas Report post Posted May 26, 2009 what I mean by solar power in the FUTURE is that there are better solar panels that are very effecient. In the future, they found a way to convert thoughtless statements into energy. What's your point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infamous Report post Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) they are experimenting with energy from lightning http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/10/15/power-...ith-lightening/ Edited May 26, 2009 by Hardcore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Piper Report post Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) what I mean by solar power in the FUTURE is that there are better solar panels that are very effecient. The solar panels right now are good enough. You just have to place them at the right spot. Why isn't half of africa covered with solar panels right now? And I agree. A little of everything is good. But we need to stop cutting trees down. Wrong. Trees are a regrowing source of energy. We need to stop cut down trees and not plant new ones, thats the main problem. Thats where the rain forest goes without replacement, for example Piper Edit: o.O Forums are doomed.. Edited May 26, 2009 by The_Piper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chr0nik Report post Posted May 27, 2009 what I mean by solar power in the FUTURE is that there are better solar panels that are very effecient. The solar panels right now are good enough. You just have to place them at the right spot. Why isn't half of africa covered with solar panels right now? There are a number of ways to harness solar energy in addition to panels. The thermal towers that collect heated air w/ the updraft powering a turbine are pretty slick. This solar power plant in Spain is also pretty neat. I really think we'll see more of this in the future - the very near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
