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[Mahazareen Dastur]

Some interesting knick-knacks I came across during my leisurely reading...

 

1. Iceland meets 100% of its electricity needs and 81% of all its primary energy needs through a combination of geothermal and hydro energies. (Moral of the story: Necessity is the mother....)

2. California's gold rush was quickly followed by its windmill rush: A thriving windmill industry was pumping water for crops as early as 1858. By 1889, a little more than 70 windmill factories were scattered throughout the US, employing 1,100 workers, with sales in excess of $4 million (!!!) (Remember, we are talking millions in 1889 and not 1989.)

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[Mahazareen Dastur]

Iceland can follow this model due to its unique geology. Note though that hydro power is not without its negatives. 

[GOPI KANTA GHOSH]

Why not India follow this model? Wh we go for Thermal and Nuke?