Power From Hot Air

1km-high "solar chimney" proposed to supply electricity for 200,000 houses.

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August 25, 2002, 5:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"A one kilometre-high tower capable of producing enough energy for 200,000 homes has been approved by the Australian government and could be in operation within three years, subject to approval by the New South Wales state authorities."

Thanks to Gord McGonigal

FULL STORY: Real power from nothing but hot air

Monday, October 3, 2005 in The Guardian Unlimited

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