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I don't think that's much to worry about. The total energy needs of the US could be met by putting solar panels on only a small percentage of land, far smaller
by RobinL 3y ago
I don't think that's much to worry about. The total energy needs of the US could be met by putting solar panels on only a small percentage of land, far smaller than what's needed for agriculture. Furthermore in some cases the land can be dual use
- jeffbee 3y agoYeah people tend to overestimate the needs of solar power and underestimate the extent of America. Take for example California. It could very easily be powered by a PV installation about the size of Edwards Air Force Base, which is << 1% the extent of the state. Not every state is so lucky, but there are grids. If you sacrificed 10% of Nevada, which history shows we are more than ready to do, that alone would quite easily power America.