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The other problem with solar in the desert is the panels are black. If you have enough to make a difference in energy production you'll also cause a significant
by akvadrako 6y ago
The other problem with solar in the desert is the panels are black. If you have enough to make a difference in energy production you'll also cause a significant amount of warming.
https://theconversation.com/solar-panels-in-sahara-could-boost-renewable-energy-but-damage-the-global-climate-heres-why-153992 https://theconversation.com/solar-panels-in-sahara-could-boo...
- Cthulhu_ 6y agoKeep in mind that 'solar' doesn't have to be PV, but it can also be mirrors heating up an oil pipe. Should be less of an issue then. Or a combination of the two, where the heat captured by the solar panels is used to generate additional power. I'm pretty sure PV panels don't work well in high temperatures, and dark surfaces in the sahara will likely get up to plastic-melty temperatures real quick.