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Transmission and distribution costs of electricity are ~30% of the total cost, so if solar panels become cheap enough, the transmission and distribution costs f
by ph0rque 17y ago
Transmission and distribution costs of electricity are ~30% of the total cost, so if solar panels become cheap enough, the transmission and distribution costs for centralized facilities will become a large part of the cost. Of course, if we get room temperature semiconductors by that time, those costs will come down.