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[–] plyth@feddit.org 17 points 4 weeks ago (20 children)

Just build solar cells in the desert. Should be easier than in any other country.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 16 points 4 weeks ago (14 children)

Doesn't even need to be in the desert. Build them on every house and business. Add batteries. Add electric vehicles. Done.

I know it's more complex than that but that's the gist.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 4 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Dandrews govt had a whole acheme for neighbourhood battery banks to spread solar power between those with panels and those without, soak up excess, decentralise the grid and allow neighbourhoods to island

Then covid happened arrtfggh

[–] FreedomAdvocate 1 points 3 weeks ago

Those banks can power like a dozen homes for a dozen minutes lol.

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