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Discussion of climate, how it is changing, activism around that, the politics, and the energy systems change we need in order to stabilize things.

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[+] copd@lemmy.world -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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[–] SqueakySpider@lemmy.dbzer0.com 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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[–] electricyarn@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

This is a straight up lie.

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