Solar Energy Is Going to Power the World Much Sooner Than You Think
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The article discusses the rapid growth of solar energy and its potential to become a dominant source of power, with commenters generally agreeing on its potential but raising concerns about implementation and infrastructure.
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It's perpetual motion
https://archive.is/wip/3OULX
https://removepaywalls.com/3/https://www.newscientist.com/ar...
The sodium ion battery developments are promising.
Solar installers are low quality, expensive, destroy the roof, and existing utility companies will make you pay to grid tie. you wont save money.
the only time solar is worth it is a non grid tie DIY setup.
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