On Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:52:55 -0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

BartC wrote:


"Lieutenant Scott" wrote in message
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On Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:44:40 -0000, Brian Gaff
wrote:

I thought this was a troll. However I will wade in in any case. As we
have
loads of wind generators out at sea now, why not just get them
working to
make drinking water out of seawater rather than have them providing
power
when nobody needs it and not when they do, at least water can be stored
unlike electricity for the grid.

Indeed - the Middle East manage it. The UK is just disorganised.

How much does it cost per litre or per cubic metre? What about the setup
costs?

Don't let facts get in the way of a nice fantasy.

Why is it fantasy if they can do it?

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