Comments on: Google Sinks $10 Million Into New Geothermal Technologies http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:36:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Tim Cinel http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2489906 Tim Cinel Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:35:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2489906 The ONLY energy source that's a viable alternative? That's a pretty big statement. Solar could be viable in Australia if an area equal to every rooftop was covered with photovoltaic cells, for example. The ONLY energy source that’s a viable alternative? That’s a pretty big statement. Solar could be viable in Australia if an area equal to every rooftop was covered with photovoltaic cells, for example.

]]> By: Tech Wired Australia http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2447795 Tech Wired Australia Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:11:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2447795 [...] Google Sinks $10 Million Into New Geothermal Technologies [...] [...] Google Sinks $10 Million Into New Geothermal Technologies [...]

]]> By: Dave Burke - Everyman Links for August 23, 2008 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2444910 Dave Burke - Everyman Links for August 23, 2008 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:59:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2444910 [...] to Everyman Production with three TechCrunch posts tonight, but I had to send Google some love for investing $10 million into geothermal energy.  This is the kind of bold investment initiative you want to hear about as we close in on the [...] [...] to Everyman Production with three TechCrunch posts tonight, but I had to send Google some love for investing $10 million into geothermal energy.  This is the kind of bold investment initiative you want to hear about as we close in on the [...]

]]> By: Google Invests In Enhanced Geothermal Technology http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2444373 Google Invests In Enhanced Geothermal Technology Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:02:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2444373 [...] Erick Schonfeld, “Google Sinks $10 Million Into New Geothermal Technologies”, TechCrunch... Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and [...] [...] Erick Schonfeld, “Google Sinks $10 Million Into New Geothermal Technologies”, TechCrunch… Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and [...]

]]> By: Link in riva al mare http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2444041 Link in riva al mare Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:26:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2444041 [...] Attraverso il suo distaccamento filantropico, Google investe più di 10 milioni di dollari nello sviluppo di migliori tecnologie geotermiche. Via TechCrunch. [...] [...] Attraverso il suo distaccamento filantropico, Google investe più di 10 milioni di dollari nello sviluppo di migliori tecnologie geotermiche. Via TechCrunch. [...]

]]> By: Tecnología: Google invierte US$10,25 millones en la producción de energía geotérmica - ALT1040 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441938 Tecnología: Google invierte US$10,25 millones en la producción de energía geotérmica - ALT1040 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:00:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441938 [...] Google Sinks $10 Million Into New Geothermal Technologies ← Anterior | Inicio Comparte esta anotación [...] [...] Google Sinks $10 Million Into New Geothermal Technologies ← Anterior | Inicio Comparte esta anotación [...]

]]> By: 1986 To Present » Blog Archive » Google.org 投资1000多万美元用于新地热能开发 Google.org 投资1000多万美元用于新地热能开发 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441825 1986 To Present » Blog Archive » Google.org 投资1000多万美元用于新地热能开发 Google.org 投资1000多万美元用于新地热能开发 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:07:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441825 [...] TechCrunch 报道, Google 的慈善机构 Google.org 将对增强型地热系统(Enhanced Geothermal [...] [...] TechCrunch 报道, Google 的慈善机构 Google.org 将对增强型地热系统(Enhanced Geothermal [...]

]]> By: Bloobeard http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441750 Bloobeard Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:44:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441750 Only in the few countries that still use miles and gallons Only in the few countries that still use miles and gallons

]]> By: Google invierte en energía geotérmica http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441738 Google invierte en energía geotérmica Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:14:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441738 [...] a través de su brazo filantrópico Google.org, ha invertido un poco más de 10 millones de dólares en el desarrollo de mejores sistemas geotérmicos. Este sistema desciende varios [...] [...] a través de su brazo filantrópico Google.org, ha invertido un poco más de 10 millones de dólares en el desarrollo de mejores sistemas geotérmicos. Este sistema desciende varios [...]

]]> By: µDiario » Post Topic » Google da $10 millones para nueva tecnología geotermal http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441685 µDiario » Post Topic » Google da $10 millones para nueva tecnología geotermal Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:28:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441685 [...] Via:   TechCrunch [...] [...] Via:   TechCrunch [...]

]]> By: Guided33 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441652 Guided33 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:01:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441652 LOL! LOL!

]]> By: Larry Page http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441610 Larry Page Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:21:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441610 Applying basic principles of heat exchange, we are going to use Zutonium nanofiber pipes to fully entropy superheated vapor condensation within existing tropo-atmospheric vents. Applying basic principles of heat exchange, we are going to use Zutonium nanofiber pipes to fully entropy superheated vapor condensation within existing tropo-atmospheric vents.

]]> By: anon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441300 anon Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:26:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441300 Wish them the best of luck. I know a brilliant engineer who has been working in geothermal electricity for... maybe 20 years now. The mechanical engineering issues are not simple here. It is not a new technology, nor a technology which has not had a lot of brilliant minds at work on it. But, if these new companies can make breakthroughs all the better. My one fear is that all these new headlines and investments will lead people to believe solutions are around the corner. The U.S. can find solutions, but it is likely going to take massive efforts to produce scalable solutions servicing beyond 5% of current demand. Hopefully Google's .org guys understand this. Wish them the best of luck. I know a brilliant engineer who has been working in geothermal electricity for… maybe 20 years now. The mechanical engineering issues are not simple here. It is not a new technology, nor a technology which has not had a lot of brilliant minds at work on it. But, if these new companies can make breakthroughs all the better. My one fear is that all these new headlines and investments will lead people to believe solutions are around the corner. The U.S. can find solutions, but it is likely going to take massive efforts to produce scalable solutions servicing beyond 5% of current demand. Hopefully Google’s .org guys understand this.

]]> By: Adam http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441267 Adam Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:37:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441267 I hear everybody lavishing Google with praise over this move; but lets be honest, 10 million from The Google is only a token amount. I hear everybody lavishing Google with praise over this move; but lets be honest, 10 million from The Google is only a token amount.

]]> By: Varun Mahajan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441189 Varun Mahajan Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:32:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441189 Hail Google Hail Google

]]> By: Mogilny http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441187 Mogilny Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:32:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441187 This isn't philanthropy. Its an investment in renewable energy. This isn’t philanthropy. Its an investment in renewable energy.

]]> By: Bill / Cloudform http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441183 Bill / Cloudform Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:30:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441183 It's too bad there's not more being done to champion efficiency. It's not a very sexy step but marketing could change that. With clever unit smoothing, every electric device sold could be rated by MPG. 315mpg DVD player? kw/hr is not sexy and rarely enters daily thought, mpg might make people listen. It’s too bad there’s not more being done to champion efficiency. It’s not a very sexy step but marketing could change that.

With clever unit smoothing, every electric device sold could be rated by MPG. 315mpg DVD player?

kw/hr is not sexy and rarely enters daily thought, mpg might make people listen.

]]> By: Ben http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441173 Ben Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:26:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441173 Geothermal is a minority that with (from memory) only one exception simply supplements the power grid by producing a small amount. Hydro and ocean currents seem much more effective. Geothermal is a minority that with (from memory) only one exception simply supplements the power grid by producing a small amount.

Hydro and ocean currents seem much more effective.

]]> By: Aaron Stannard http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441136 Aaron Stannard Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:07:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441136 If you want to help support Google then buy products from the advertisers. If you want to help support Google then buy products from the advertisers.

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Google、地熱発電の新技術に$10M投資 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441133 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Google、地熱発電の新技術に$10M投資 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:06:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441133 [...] [原文へ] [...] [...] [原文へ] [...]

]]> By: Doctor Evil http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441122 Doctor Evil Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:59:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441122 I will be investing in LIQUID HOT MAGMA myself! I will be investing in LIQUID HOT MAGMA myself!

]]> By: m http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441107 m Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:47:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441107 a a

]]> By: No Salt No Lime » Blog Archive » Google Investing in Renewable energy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441096 No Salt No Lime » Blog Archive » Google Investing in Renewable energy Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:32:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441096 [...] This looks like an interesting project. They are helping finance research into geothermal energy. Most geothermal well can only go a few hundred feet deep due to drilling limitations. Google is aiming for the really hot zone several kilometers deep. [...] [...] This looks like an interesting project. They are helping finance research into geothermal energy. Most geothermal well can only go a few hundred feet deep due to drilling limitations. Google is aiming for the really hot zone several kilometers deep. [...]

]]> By: Fredi http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441090 Fredi Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:23:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441090 Interesting to see Google making this sort of investment. Very "green" of them. What's next? www.KillerStartups.com Interesting to see Google making this sort of investment. Very “green” of them. What’s next?

http://www.KillerStartups.com

]]> By: Contest Blogger http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/google-sinks-10-million-into-new-geothermal-technologies/comment-page-1/#comment-2441089 Contest Blogger Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:23:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21214#comment-2441089 Err, that doesn't help.. If advertisers see that the ad is not converting, they will simply stop advertising on google. (Oversimplified but hey..) Err, that doesn’t help.. If advertisers see that the ad is not converting, they will simply stop advertising on google. (Oversimplified but hey..)

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