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Old 7th-November-2007, 05:28 PM
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Anybody heard about this?

http://renewenergydir.com/modules/ne...php?storyid=27

they will start the project soon... thats great news!
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I heard this before, is it uses the same theory of heliostat ( hope i won't speel wrongly )? Will it cause any effect to the surrounding air temperature?
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no it would not cause any problem...
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Interesting concept, but after many years of its promotion, I have still yet to see any solid evidence that suggests this is commercially viable. i.e. firm performance specs. I just cant see it competing cost effectively with other renewables yet.
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