David Roberts of Grist.org tells us what he thinks it will take for solar power to be a truly viable energy source. VIEW more Current Green & SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Playlist here... http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=299D96DD01BAB766
As long as there's still oil, coal and/or natural gas in the ground, solar power will always be a fringe form of energy. You're talking about a total shift in geopolitics and global economics that OPEC and the big energy companies won't take lying down.
Doesn't Spain have a Solar Power Plant where all of the reflected sunlight is focussed into one spot to maximize energy gain? I think I remember hearing about that.
...which must be mined out of the ground in large amounts to get the amount needed, then put into a facility that has a small but prevalent chance of a complete meltdown. and THEN the wastewater must be stored in HUGE containers and buried underground.
The main problem is that solar power can't create the Gigawatts of power society needs. The photovoltaic cells that are used to absorb the light and convert it into energy die within 5-10 years and cannot be recycled and their residue pollutes the environment.
know what?
QuitePossiblyANinja 2 years ago
watch it: you will know
whhyyyyyyyyyy 2 years ago
i suggets to end publicity on YouTube. those fucking slots that come out from nowhere makes me want to KILL. LOoOL
Gorvjksajdaa 2 years ago
As long as there's still oil, coal and/or natural gas in the ground, solar power will always be a fringe form of energy. You're talking about a total shift in geopolitics and global economics that OPEC and the big energy companies won't take lying down.
GhostIntoTheFog 2 years ago
Doesn't Spain have a Solar Power Plant where all of the reflected sunlight is focussed into one spot to maximize energy gain? I think I remember hearing about that.
KittyRokher 2 years ago
why?
QuitePossiblyANinja 2 years ago
...which must be mined out of the ground in large amounts to get the amount needed, then put into a facility that has a small but prevalent chance of a complete meltdown. and THEN the wastewater must be stored in HUGE containers and buried underground.
QuitePossiblyANinja 2 years ago 2
if it will be cheap yhea
corado21 2 years ago 2
DAMN! Cant stop looking at his eyebrows when they are jumping like that... :(
piratapan 2 years ago 2
The main problem is that solar power can't create the Gigawatts of power society needs. The photovoltaic cells that are used to absorb the light and convert it into energy die within 5-10 years and cannot be recycled and their residue pollutes the environment.
The best way for now is still nuclear power.
archivesbc 2 years ago