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> harvest its energy output At most pi r_earth^2 / (4 pi d_earth_sun^2) = 1/2billion of its energy output. Unless we build a Dyson sphere or something.
by gjm11 12y ago
> harvest its energy output
At most pi r_earth^2 / (4 pi d_earth_sun^2) = 1/2billion of its energy output. Unless we build a Dyson sphere or something.
- mohawk 12y agoA pretty big number if you do the math. If you need more, sure, go for nuclear fusion. Until then, just remember slow and steady usually wins the race.