pinkfootthegoose t1_janiv9u wrote
Reply to comment by Tech_AllBodies in Electric world that kicks out fossil fuels will cost less than combustion economy. 30TW of wind and solar PV will take 0.2% of earth's surface. by DisasterousGiraffe
also surface could include being on top of already existing structures. like homes, parking lots, warehouses etc.
Tech_AllBodies t1_janjdi4 wrote
Yes, another good point, they did mention this and say that wasn't accounted for either.
altmorty t1_janjxjb wrote
And even waste lands like landfills unfit for other purposes. Not all land is equal, after all.
pinkfootthegoose t1_jankuh9 wrote
true. you can even put them on coal ash pits.
SandAndAlum t1_japl9hy wrote
Or unremediated uranium mines. Lowers the water use to keep from poisoning everything downwind too.
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