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Gas imports or solar panels? (media.piefed.zip)
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Gas imports or solar panels?
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[–] 25 points 8 months ago (6 children)

There are other expenses and location also plays a big role, but it is certainly true that solar is much cheaper when all is said and done. Hence why the energy transition continues in the US even without subsidies.

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  • [+] -6 points 8 months ago (5 children)

    my solar panels don't produce shit because my city never sees the sun.

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  • [–] 6 points 8 months ago

    The Short Answer

    Low clouds can block light from the sun, which means less solar energy. However, certain cloudy conditions can actually increase the amount of light reaching solar panels. Weather satellites such as those in the GOES-R Series keep an eye on these clouds, which can help scientists make predictions about the capture of solar energy.

    https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/about/k-12-education/atmosphere/how-do-clouds-affect-solar-energy

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