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> generally speaking, is there no other way of profiting from surplus electricity (which essentially, this is)? Making hydrogen, smelting aluminium, de-salinat

by vondro 5y ago

> generally speaking, is there no other way of profiting from surplus electricity (which essentially, this is)? Making hydrogen, smelting aluminium, de-salinating water. But bitcoin can be transferred over internet, so the logistics is easier.

kcmastrpc 5y ago
unless the US ramps up nuclear or renewables to a level as of yet unseen, i can see the US building fresh water pipelines to central america in the next 25-50 years.
- vondro 5y ago
  That made me read a bit about the US water problem. But - why not take water from the Great Lakes?