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This is an awesome idea that I hope SRP adopts here in Phoenix. We have plenty of sun, and canals crisscross the whole valley.
by rblatz 6y ago
This is an awesome idea that I hope SRP adopts here in Phoenix. We have plenty of sun, and canals crisscross the whole valley.
- raducu 6y agoAren't the metal structure that can bridge the gap more expensive than the ones planted on ground? If land is expensive, then it might be worth it.
- SECProto 6y agoIf it's a standardized width and they can be assembled and trucked in, the price difference might be minimal compared to ground mounted (which also need metal structure, just one with supports spaced closely together). Increase the span, use a bit heavier gauge square tube and have a 2d truss structure
- AlotOfReading 6y agoFun fact about those canals: many of them are close to 1,000 years old. The modern incarnation largely follows the old Hohokam canal system, though some of the newest, most expensive parts carefully deviate from it.
- m463 6y agoThat's a fascinating observation. I guess it makes sense, sort of like roads probably cross mountains where there used to be animal crossings, then human trails.