• abcdqfr@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    If data centers can create heat islands, heat pumps coupled to ac units at a similar scale can make cool islands? Shove heat into the earth using solar. Wise guys, why not?

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      23 hours ago

      I mean yeah. thats geo thermal. we can actually make energy from that to and it does not require sun or wind. The limit is drilling holes is hard and expensive. One bright spot is there is this laser drilling which may make it easier and more affordable. Basically no tip to wear out.