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New Power Plant Produces Both Energy & Fresh Water

Posted by chrisd on from the yahoo-seriously dept.

joshmccormack writes "An article in Sunday's New York Times (Free Reg, mah peeps) tells of how Japanese scientists have found a way to make fresh water and energy from temperature differences in ocean water. This may change the rules of what land is considered habitable, and the value of energy." Fascinating stuff, next step is rumored to be beer and power.

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  1. Kinda old stuff with a new twist by TheLink · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I first read about this as a kid years ago in the 70s. I think it's called OTEC.

    The twist seems to be usage of ammonia water instead of plain ammonia - which was what I read about then.

    http://www.ioes.saga-u.ac.jp/about-otec-lab_e.ht ml

    One thing for sure it's definitely closer to being practical than hot fusion power stations.

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