[danielf]

Originally Posted by Earl of Bronze

Yes, and I read that there is enough heavy matter to make three micro-singularities, and place then in orbit about the earth, and then use those to provide endless energy for human consumption.... Thats about as likely to happen as solar pannels and giant orbital mirrors/solar collectors....

While I share your skepticism, it may not be as farfetched as it seems...

http://www.newscientist.com/article/...lar-power.html

My main concern if this turns out to be viable on a large scale is the question of who will own and distribute the energy harvested in this way. Do all countries own all the space over their territory?