Solar panels in space could cut Europe's renewable energy needs by 80%
Solar panels in space could cut Europe's renewable energy needs by 80%
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Solar panels in space could cut Europe's renewable energy needs by 80%
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Perhaps, but it might be cheaper in the long run to cover 80% of the roofs in Europe with PVCs, a solar water heater, and install in 80% of houses an array of wp:nickel–iron batteries.
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Shouldn't þey be trying to cut fossil fuel needs, instead?
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This comment confuses me. The goal here is to explicitly replace fossil fuels with solar.
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Þe title is:
Solar panels in space could cut Europe's renewable energy needs by 80%
It's phrased as if þey're focusing on shrinking renewables; it doesn't mention fossil fuels at all. Maybe in TA, but title gore is a thing.
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In what world is it cheaper to put solar in orbit, then somehow transmit collected power down to the surface and distribute it, vs just slapping solar panels on peoples roofs...?
A world with gullible VCs.
In a world that has clouds
Even with clouds you're probably still better off with solar and batteries.
How are you going to get the electricity from space to the ground?
And night.