The promise of solar power
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:59 pm
You have to watch this video:
It's a fascinating look at what would happen if we covered the entire Sahara Desert with solar panels. Obviously, that would be overkill (and would leave us with some major, unpredictable worldwide environmental changes). But he does talk about the promise of putting solar panels around the Sahara desert. And that's not just a pipedream. It's something that's already being done. According to the video, a solar farm the size of New Mexico in the Sahara would cover the entire world's power needs. And that's by using modern solar tech.
As this article points out, power generation is being increased in a variety of ways as new approaches are developed. I believe solar will be key for a more sustainable future. What do you think?
It's a fascinating look at what would happen if we covered the entire Sahara Desert with solar panels. Obviously, that would be overkill (and would leave us with some major, unpredictable worldwide environmental changes). But he does talk about the promise of putting solar panels around the Sahara desert. And that's not just a pipedream. It's something that's already being done. According to the video, a solar farm the size of New Mexico in the Sahara would cover the entire world's power needs. And that's by using modern solar tech.
As this article points out, power generation is being increased in a variety of ways as new approaches are developed. I believe solar will be key for a more sustainable future. What do you think?