> The really awesome thing now seems to be HVDC transmission -- eliminates capacitance problems and problems with multiple grids.
This. Imagine a global grid connecting alternative energy sources for each optimal locale: Geothermal in Iceland, Solar in North Africa, and of course Thorium in Norway.
Peter Thiel seems to think this scenario is improbable[1] but I don't think it takes into account ABB's recent breakthrough with HVDC switching[2].
This. Imagine a global grid connecting alternative energy sources for each optimal locale: Geothermal in Iceland, Solar in North Africa, and of course Thorium in Norway.
Peter Thiel seems to think this scenario is improbable[1] but I don't think it takes into account ABB's recent breakthrough with HVDC switching[2].
[1] http://blakemasters.tumblr.com/post/23787022006/peter-thiels... [2] http://new.abb.com/about/hvdc-grid