Solar is great for where it's sunny. Not as great where it's not.
this post was submitted on 28 Oct 2026
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True, but:
- Most of the world is actually quite sunny
- High-voltage electrical grid can carry power for thousands of kilometers if needed. Granted, there is some loss of power and maintenance overhead, but at the current rate, economics can still go in favor of this option.
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George Harrison knew..."Here comes the Sun and I say it's all right".
Thank you China, thank you Korea(for USA)