> PV installations require large, flat, open, dry, unused land that don't support any residential or agricultural needs, abundant and readily available, easily

> PV installations require large, flat, open, dry, unused land that don't support any residential or agricultural needs, abundant and readily available, easily proportionate to population density. I also get an off-the-grid vibe when I read about solarpunk. But 1) just because it doesn’t scale at our population doesn’t mean it isn’t worth pursuing, 2) I get a little post-apocalyptic silver lining mentality from this movement, too, which would imply a population collapse in its aesthetic. Large, flat, otherwise unused land areas do seem ideal for deploying solar panels. I don’t see that as prerequisite, as you can strap them onto buildings, and you can have them on fields above farm animals. Although I would agree that the economics don’t necessarily add up for a large population 100% solar scenario; gridlock economy, finding enough space for panels in an urban environment.