Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat

Usually, we are in the situation where we are snatching defeat
from the jaws of victory, but for a change, I'm thinking we
should make a coherent effort to reverse that stereo-typical
behavior.
 
 In the following interview from Democracy Now:

puerto_rico_grid_related_issues

which contains many issues connected with recovery efforts
in Puerto Rico,  however, in particular there is an interview
with the head of the electric workers union in Puerto Rico.

In it he suggests that the offer by Elon Musk,
seen here:

elon-musk-puerto-rico-solar-power-tesla

is not an immediate solution for Puerto Rico's
grid issues, because of the studies that need to
be done, to insure that such a project moves
forward with the greatest effect.  In other words
he is not saying that sustainability efforts will
not benefit Puerto Rico, he is saying that
study needs to be done to implement the project
in a way that will provide the maximum benefit
for the over all effort ( or investment ) put into
it.

We need, to be brief, to design it before we build it.

I should repeat that 9 * 10 ^^42 times ,,,, ( big number )

however, if the U.S. or on a wider scale the Global
community is willing to invest, in these kinds of studies
in Puerto Rico, then the results of these studies should
have great significance in larger contexts.

One very interesting aspect of this might be the consideration
of somehow connecting the Puerto Rican grid to
some larger grid, perhaps connecting many of the Caribbean
 islands or perhaps somehow connecting back to the
main land, U.S..

This is an incredible opportunity, for success, which is
practical and reasonable, at the same time extending
that success to greater applicability.

 So to be brief such an effort, which would require modest
investment, could have very beneficial influence not just
on Puerto Rico not just in the near term ,  but also for the
long term and also provide wider benefits, both in the U.S.
or wider Global community.

The following is a link to one of the relief efforts for
Puerto Rico

UNICEF USA's Hurricane Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico

A bit of a vision on a global energy transmission system

So basically this is what I imagine a a system that would
be capable of transferring energy from one spot on the
globe to pretty much any other.

First of all I believe somewhat of a reform on the distribution
level which would include neighborhood power
generation systems,  of modest power generation levels,
but would involve  co-operation within communities.  These
generation systems would not  necessarily produce a massive
or industrial level  of energy but would involve a substantial
reduction in  transmission and industrial scale power generation.

And you can also see this in individual
power generation systems...

But beyond that, to maintain an industrial infrastructure
requires industrial energy production.  So on a large scale
we would need to greatly expand our ability to share energy
on a large scale.  One idea connected to this would be a more
industrial scale power generation at a local or pre - distribution
level, which would create an energy supply independent of
the transmission system.

But in general, the system would be defined in a sense
as a process, evolving over time,  making gradual and
continuous performance and innovative progress.  Progress
on this system would also involve integration of the system
into general infrastructure.

These are just a few brief notes on what a global  energy
system might contain. But clearly a much different tone and
atmosphere of co-operation globally would be necessary to
succeed with such an enterprise.

Helium-3 fusion

So this is also interesting topic which I have mentioned ....

here:  Superfluids ---

So again, this is direct link :  Helium3

But you can find many more items related to this,

for example :

India: ISRO 

Helium-3 fusion

China & Mining

Helium-3 really?

So more interesting ideas here /////

Photonic Fusion and photon fusion

This is an article that appeared under photonic fusion search on google....

Nuclear photonic rocket

Characterization of photonic fusion

Laser Focus World

from 2013 ,,,,

but also found this:

W-states


and maybe a band called

Photonic Fusion

Now from google search photon fusion:

Quantum State Fusion

and this 2008:

Photon Fusion Reactor (PFR)

and this

Max Plank Institute

and this

What is photon fusion?

which includes the following from 2009:

Scientists have manipulated light - such as sunlight - to combine the photons' energy with particular wavelengths. Previously only possible with high-energy density laser light, the process could pave the way for more efficient solar cells.

An innovative process that converts low-energy longwave photons into higher-energy shortwave photons has been developed by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz and at the Sony Materials Science Laboratory in Stuttgart (both in Germany).


Something to think about:


Definitely food for what you call it ???  

NREL National Renewable Resources Labratory

I am referring to this site: http://www.nrel.gov/


This is a brief entry also to describe my excitement on the
existence of this facility,   I have not yet spent sufficient
time examining this group, but yet, have much intent to
pursue blogging this topic in the near future.  I will simply
refer you to the following: nrel news
at this time.

More on - Planetary Network

Recently, I have become familiar with a line of thought that
 indicates, sometime in the ( --- not too distant --- ) past, our
entire globe may have been connected by some type of an
energy transference ( grid-like ) system, in the form of what
appears to be monumental edifices, dating from ancient to
prehistoric time.  This would also seem to be an interesting
connection of infrastructure and infrastructure planning in
that the energy transfer system seems to have been built
into the social infrastructure, in some ways.

As to the validity of this reasoning, I am personally
uncertain, but would strongly insist that more information
or research on this subject would seem to be of  significant
value, if only for better historical understanding
as regards the dimmer aspects of the human past, but
beyond that, if significant data of value on that possibility
became more clear, it would certainly assist, in the construction
of  such a project in our future, which I am convinced
is a project supported by good judgement and sound reasoning.

That last paragraph is almost entirely one sentence ( ? ).....
which would indicate perhaps I should make myself more clear.

#1 conjecture - a planetary network for energy transference
- of some type existed in the past.

#2 if true, it could assist with the construction of such a
network < grid > in the future.

#3 - the construction of such a system - would be a wise
course of action - for us currently, as it would perhaps
alleviate or reduce some of the noxious & potentially
planetary endangering effects of the systems now in place
on a global scale.

It is my personal belief, that #3 equates more or less
to the following-

If we don't significantly improve, and modify our
methods of energy consumption and transmission as
they now exist - the continuation of an advanced,
manufacturing type of culture/civilization on this
planet - becomes more and more unlikely or in other words
( less and less likely ).

Now, one issue, that is not so firm in my mind - but one
I tend to support is the issue of whether or not in the long
run - a manufacturing type of culture/civilization is strictly
to the long term benefit of the human race. What I mean there
is that I think it is beneficial for us at least to attempt to retain
the technologically ( somewhat ) advanced manufacturing
in which we are immersed.  But I also suspect that this
" premise ", does require significant examination and evaluation.

One thing does seem clear to me at this time and that is, as a
species, race, culture, or civilization, we should at least make
 an effort, and an effort to continue in a manner which is of
benefit to all those that inhabit this world.

--- hard time with a good enough title --- I am flabbergasted ( in a good way )

Every once in a while you experience a surprise, and that surprise
is so big that you are amazed... And so  something goes through
your mind like ---

O my God ! which sometimes comes out like --- oh my gosh ---
I didn't want to use either one for a title - and so you get
( hard time ). I could of sat here all day trying to come
up with something.

But anyway, in this case I will simply point to a web site
that really did it for me today ----


energystorageforum

So the above link is connected to a story going back to
April, 2013 which discusses a 36 megawatt battery connected
to a 153 megawatt wind farm.

Following the report - you find that this shook the renewable
energy industry.....

Well, I'm shaking almost 2 years later. You will also see references to
a conference in Rome ( I'm assuming Italy and not Georgia ) --- in
April 2015.  I'm pretty sure that's in Italy because the sign up is in
Euros - which I don't think they use very much in Rome, Georgia.

Anyway, I am completely amazed that things have advanced so
far - and it makes me really enthusiastic, " ha ha energized ", as well
as very hopeful that on a global level there is a understanding about
the need for this type of development.

Also, if you register for that Rome conference today you save a
bunch of money ---- ????   ( Euros ) ....  Probably not Georgia.

so link to registration >>>  register now

I am so impressed !!!!!  But I have to say these are not the
only players in the game --- there are many -
so for example ----

greentech

which if I had read that first I would not have been so
" flabbergasted ", since it dates from Sept - 2014 ----
which is just months ago, but very informative......
particularly included comments ---
so I'm going to add  flabbergasted  to the title.