> It costs too much energy to make a solar cell. Compared to what? Solar cells last a long time, and in sunny climates generate a lot of power, far more than e

> It costs too much energy to make a solar cell. Compared to what? Solar cells last a long time, and in sunny climates generate a lot of power, far more than enough to pay back the energy cost of their construction. > Solar thermal at scale uses less energy for what it returns. That may be true, but don't dismiss solar panels, in particular in remote locations where there's adequate sunlight.