Australia Builds World's Tallest Solar Power Tower

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The discussion revolves around the proposal for constructing the world's tallest solar power tower in Australia, measuring 1000 meters. Participants explore the feasibility, commercial viability, and skepticism surrounding the project, as well as comparisons to existing smaller versions of similar technology.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express optimism about the commercial viability of the proposed 1000-meter solar power tower in Australia.
  • One participant raises concerns about the legitimacy of the company behind the project, suggesting it may be a scam.
  • Another participant points out that smaller versions of solar power towers in Spain operate successfully, implying that the technology is feasible.
  • A participant references a NASA report suggesting that a space elevator could be constructed today, contingent on funding, which may relate to the broader context of ambitious engineering projects.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are competing views regarding the feasibility and legitimacy of the proposed solar power tower project.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions about the company's capability to execute such a large-scale project and the assumptions underlying the claims of commercial viability.

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AUSTRALIA took a step towards building the world's tallest structure, a solar electricity plant measuring 1000 metres, as experts reported that it would be commercially viable.

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,8580880%255E13762,00.html
Looks like it is getting closer to being built.
 
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Did you read https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10454&perpage=12&pagenumber=3 thread on the subject? I'm completely convinced the company is a scam.
 
The smaller versions of this tower in Spain function quite fine.
 
Originally posted by Adam
The smaller versions of this tower in Spain function quite fine.
I didn't say it couldn't work, I just said that company isn't going to build a 1km tower in Australia.
 
I should also mention that NASA's huge report into the possibility of a space elevator suggested (if I recall correctly) that we could do it today, without materials and methods, if someone could pay for it.
 

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