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Putting solar panels in deserts is a very stupid use of those solar panels, in any case. The only reason solar farms are placed in deserts is that pig-ignorant
by ncmncm 4y ago
Putting solar panels in deserts is a very stupid use of those solar panels, in any case.
The only reason solar farms are placed in deserts is that pig-ignorant investors love the idea, so there are oceans of money earmarked for it.
- rileyphone 4y agoWhat's wrong with putting solar panels in deserts? Increased maintenance? Distance from civilization?
- itishappy 4y agoThey also loose efficiency with heat, about 0.5%/°C, so cheap panels can be 25% less efficient.
- ncmncm 4y agoThey gather dust, which can cut output 50%. That is on top of the heat induced loss of conversion efficiency, and reduced panel life. And, yes, you need to build transmission lines. They go better in pastures and floating on canals and reservoirs.