The idea is noble and far-reaching of course. But I somehow very poorly imagine its implementation. Where to get these scientists? Will you really be "hiding"? How long will it take to create at least a prototype alt. energy?
I think that this whole idea is still utopian. The possibilities of alternative energy are greatly exaggerated. And in general - the idea of looking for scientists who come up with a new source of energy is a comic of some kind. And if you find a scientist, but he wont come up with, then how?