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Jim Yanik wrote:



solar still takes far too much real estate to have any decent power output.
It needs water to keep the panels or mirrors clean,and the places where
solar works best are short on water.
then there's the destruction of the environment in those areas.

Like I keep saying, the "panels" of tomorrow will be unrecognizable
compared to those available now. They're working on incorporating
photovoltaics into paint, among other things. Paint your house, and
bingo, the entire surface generates power.



right NOW and the near future,there's no practical substitute for oil.

Agreed. That's why it's such a good idea to continue to research and
develop practical substitutes.