So naturally, I have always wanted to have my own solar power farm. The new solar array at the MMM HQ workshop generates more than enough power to run the whole property year-round, plus charge the electric cars of the various members. Physics is forever.įor example, consider the following map showing the tiny amount of our deserts we would need to cover with solar panels to replace all energy consumption (electricity, oil, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, etc) The only obstructions were human inertia and politics, which are temporary. Ever since I learned how much energy the Sun shines onto our planet’s surface (about 16,000 times more energy than all of humanity consumes, even with our current bloated habits), I have been certain that a mostly-solar-electric world was inevitable. The fun part of this for me has always been the physics. Related: In recent Colorado Energy Bids, Solar energy is the cheapest option, even when backed by battery storage (Vox). But the numbers look even better as your solar setup becomes larger, like if you’re running a solar energy utility or a community solar farm. It works for individuals: In many cases, if you can get a good rack of solar panels on your roof, your monthly savings will be equivalent to making an investment that performs better than the stock market. And the 2017 number for the blue side of the graph hit over 95,000 MW. A Watt of Solar Panels: From $100+ to under fifty cents (2017) in less than my lifetime (image source cleantechnica).
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