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> Panels to the east of you get sunlight earlier in the day and panels to the west of you get it later in the day. I sometimes think about a sci-fi world in wh
by eminence32 1y ago
> Panels to the east of you get sunlight earlier in the day and panels to the west of you get it later in the day.
I sometimes think about a sci-fi world in which there is a globally interconnected power grid, so solar panels in daylight India can provide power to Spain. And then when the sun shines in Spain, it can generate solar power for California
- PaulDavisThe1st 1y agoThis model prioritizes generation [0] over storage, by dramatic reliance on transmission systems. That's not inherently a stupid thing to do, but given the reality of global and even national politics, most places are prioritizing storage [1] over generation and limiting transmission goals to national needs. [0] because India would need to generate not just it's daytime requirements, but also Spain's overnight requirements, and so forth. [1] because each nation/grid system would need to store significant excess generation to make it through the night/storm systems etc.