On Mon, 10 Dec 2001, Mike Lorrey wrote:
> are indeed a 'stupid idea'. Even at the 30% efficiencies of the best man
> made solar panels, this would require that 10% of our arable land be
> occupied by solar collectors, something which I am positive would
> trigger an enormous Luddite/NIMBY backlash so as to make the Inquisition
> seem like mere cliquishness.
But, unlike plants, solar panels do not require arable land. Arable land
is a fraction of total land. And the land "used" for solar cells can be
can be dual use (roof, sidewalk, road, etc.).
steve
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