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Also because sand and dirt buildup on solar panels is a major issue for Saharan countries. Wash it off = waste precious water Mechanical device = Jams in sand
by magicsmoke 7y ago
Also because sand and dirt buildup on solar panels is a major issue for Saharan countries.
Wash it off = waste precious water
Mechanical device = Jams in sandstorms
Maintenance personnel = Expensive and remote locations
There's at least a few startups trying to tackle this problem.
- PopeDotNinja 7y agoA friend of mine who worked for an energy company also mentioned that some of their solar panels got stolen often enough they had to factor that into their costs.