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MLS_Analyst t1_jan8ur3 wrote

Toss in advanced geothermal and the land usage drops even more, as will the costs:

https://news.mit.edu/2022/quaise-energy-geothermal-0628

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SandAndAlum t1_japlk2i wrote

We don't need scifi. Current tech is enough.

Scifi would be cool though.

Also 30TW of thermal generation is borderline in terms of sustainable waste heat levels.

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dbx999 t1_jaq3pzf wrote

The switch from incandescent bulbs to LED/CFL bulbs also cut a great deal of energy needs. 60W down to 8-12W per bulb

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